Cast & creator
Ben Shepherd
Best known for Live from the Artists Den, Singles, 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Born in Okinawa, Shepherd grew up in Washington and developed an interest in music after watching Johnny Cash on TV. He played in various punk-rock bands and eventually joined Soundgarden as a bassist in 1990. Shepherd contributed to the band's musical evolution and played a significant role in songwriting. In 1993, he formed a side project, Hater, with Matt Cameron and John McBain. Soundgarden broke up in 1997, leading Shepherd to struggle with addiction and personal issues. He played in various bands before Soundgarden reunited in 2010, continuing until Chris Cornell's death in 2017.
Also known as: Soundgarden, Hunter Benedict Shepherd, HBS
15
film credits
1
television credits
15
1992–2025 · acting roles
6.9
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (16)
Showing 16 of 16 credits
Live from the Artists Den
Self
2009
Singles
Himself - Soundgarden (uncredited)
1992
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
2025
MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains
Self
2020
VH1 News Special: Grunge
Self
2001
Hype!
1996
Cold Hearts
Original Music Composer
1999
The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale
Self
2016
Soundgarden - Live From The Artists Den
2019Soundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop Festival
Bass
1992
Unfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannes
Self
2017
Soundgarden: Motorvision
1992
Soundgarden - Live At Lollapalooza
2010![Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazil](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w1280/otbzAvETWdP2ZpQnT7Z5Qb2N6Ox.jpg?width=1200)
Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazil
Bass
2014
Soundgarden - Live at The Paramount Theatre 1991
2016