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Hilary Shepard

Hilary Shepard

Actor · Born December 10, 1959 (66) · New York City, New York

Hilary Shepard (born Hilary Shapiro on December 10, 1959, in New York City) is a versatile American actress and singer of Eastern European Jewish heritage. She launched her career in the mid-1980s as co-lead singer and percussionist in the all-female band American Girls on IRS Records, before transitioning to acting with early film roles in Summer Lovers (1982) and Weekend Pass (1984). Best known for voicing the villainous pirate queen Divatox in Power Rangers Turbo (1997) and Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie, she also appeared in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Hoya and Lauren, and in films like The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), with recent TV movies including The Wrong Fiancé (2021). Previously married to Nick Turner, with whom she has two daughters, Shepard continues to work steadily in entertainment.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 10, 1959 (66)
From
New York City, New York
Works as
Actor
Titles
32 on MovieCove · 49 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 14% in 30 days

What are Hilary Shepard's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 24th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 30th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 10th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
29%
Bonds
26%
Survival
16%
Morality
14%
Power
13%
Society
1%
Survival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themePower3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 13 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 9 · Serious 2 · Dark 2

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 7 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 6 · Charged 5 · Intense 2

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 9 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 5

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 11 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 11 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Absurd
6
Joyful
4
Romantic
4
Dread
3
Other
10

How their films linger

Fun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCozy2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Hilary Shepard's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 21 of their 32 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (10).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Hilary Shepard's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

49 credits, 32 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • As Luck Would Have It (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Meghan David

  • Mommy's Deadly Con Artist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Bridget

  • Deceived by My Mother-In-Law(2021)

    as Bridget

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • The Wrong House Sitter(2020)

    as Tracy

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • The Wrong Teacher(2018)

    as Mrs. Peterson

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • The Wrong Friend(2018)

    as Mrs. Andrews

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Paradox(2018)

    as Lady

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • A Husband for Christmas(2016)

    as Natasha Tate

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • The Order (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Helena

  • 666: Teen Warlock(2016)

    as Rogers

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Wrong Roommate(2016)

    as Louise

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Going Shopping (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Shopper

  • The 40-Year-Old Virgin(2005)

    as Bar Girl

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Legacy of Power (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Divatox (archive footage)

  • Searching for Debra Winger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Associate Producer · as Self

  • Crossing Jordan(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Trudi

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • A Woman's a Helluva Thing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Mel/Melanie

  • Ophelia Learns To Swim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Virginia Svelte

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Del Nagro

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Roswell(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Nurse Susan

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Escape from Alaska (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Annie

  • S Club 7 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Janis

  • Addams Family Reunion(1998)

    as Katherine Adams

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie(1997)

    as Divatox

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Last Exit to Earth(1996)

    as Lilith

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Theodore Rex(1995)

    as Sarah Jiminez

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman(1993)

    as Nurse

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Scanner Cop(1994)

    as Zena

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Diagnosis Murder(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Brenda Locke

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers(1993)

    Show 50 episodes · as Divatox

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine(1993)

    Show 2 episodes · as Hoya · as Lauren

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore(1992)

    as Ada Fishbine

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Dark Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Shangri-La Plaza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Veronica

  • Peacemaker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Dori Caisson

  • Troop Beverly Hills(1989)

    as Salesgirl

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Murphy Brown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · as Jessie

  • Lucky Stiff(1988)

    as Cissy

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Friday the 13th: The Series (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Lady Die / Sarah Berrell

  • Full House(1987)

    Show 2 episodes · as Julie

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Hunk(1987)

    as Alexis Cash

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Tough Guys(1986)

    as Sandy

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Radioactive Dreams(1984)

    as Biker Leader

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • The Golden Girls(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Yvonne

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Private Resort(1985)

    as Shirley

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • It's Your Move (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Meg Robinowitz

  • Weekend Pass (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Cindy Hazard

  • Family Ties(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Yvette

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Soup for One(1982)

    as Girl #4

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 86th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 49 titles from 1982 to 2023; peak year 1985.

Biggest box office

Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie (1997)

$9.6M worldwide

Highest rated

Radioactive Dreams (1984)

Midcredits 47th

Most popular right now

Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie (1997)

Film career

19822023

Peak 1985 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting48 of 49: 48 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score26thProducing1 of 49: 1 only producing, 0 with another role

By decade

1980s14 · acting1990s16 · acting2000s8 · 7 acting · 1 crew2010s7 · acting2020s4 · acting

Billing

usually 11th · top billed in 0% of 9 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Hilary Shepard's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 16th percentile, the median of all 23; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 20th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

20thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Approval · how many liked their films

17thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Reach · how many have seen their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Midcredits score across 32 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th15

Shape of the crowd

19 of their 32 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Universally Panned2
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser7
  • Mixed19

Most divisive · actor

666: Teen Warlock (2016)

92nd percentile spread · 68% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)

Midcredits 80th · 73% liked

Reviewers score the acting 44/100 in their films, across 12 reviewed titles; fans 63, detractors 26. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Hilary Shepard's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 47 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Hilary Shepard work with?

People who share at least 2 of Hilary Shepard's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; David DeCoteau shares the most, 5.

Directors

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers