Dr. Ron Shepherd — Xtro 2: The Second Encounter Character Profile

About Dr. Ron Shepherd

Original architect of the Nexus underground facility. Coaxed out of retirement by Julie Cassidy to investigate a dimensional experiment disaster. He previously left after a lab explosion. Ultimately kills the mature alien parasite during the facility lockdown.

Dr. Ron Shepherd — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Jan-Michael Vincent

Appears in

Xtro 2: The Second Encounter (1990)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Dr. Ron Shepherd — Alliance Teammate — Jedburg (W.F. Wadden)

  Fellow survivors attempting the dangerous elevator shaft escape route.

• Dr. Ron Shepherd — Alliance Teammate — Baines (Nicholas Lea)

  Cooperative effort to survive the alien threat and reach the facility surface.

• Dr. Ron Shepherd — Alliance Survivor — Zunoski (Rolf Reynolds)

  Enduring alliance between the lead scientist and the surviving colleague after the outbreak.

• Dr. Ron Shepherd — Alliance Professional Ally — McShane (Jano Frandsen)

  Collaborative partnership between the lead scientist and the hired mercenary commander.

• Dr. Ron Shepherd — Conflict Rival — Dr. Alex Summerfield (Paul Koslo)

  Professional rivalry stemming from past project failures and differing opinions on Shepherd's involvement.

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More characters from Xtro 2: The Second Encounter

• Dr. Alex Summerfield (Paul Koslo)
• Dr. Julie Casserly (Tara Buckman)
• McShane (Jano Frandsen)
• Jedburg (W.F. Wadden)
• Baines (Nicholas Lea)
• Secretary Kenmore (Bob Wilde)
• Marshall (Tracy Westerholm)
• Dr. Myers (Rachel Hayward)
• Zunoski (Rolf Reynolds)
• Mancini (Nic Amoroso)
• Hoffman (Thom Schioler)
• Medic Council (Nicola Crosbie)