Portrait of Jean Shepherd

Jean Shepherd

Bio: Raised in Hammond, Indiana, Jean Shepherd went on to work in the steel mills and was a veteran of the Army Signal Corps before entering the arts. In the 1950s, he began a long career as a radio personality telling stories of his youth, commenting on current topics and performing silly songs
Born: Tue, Jul 26 1921
Birthplace: South Side, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

Death: Sat, Oct 16 1999
Jean Shepherd is 78 years old
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Poster of Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth
Jean Shepherd was 77 in Babe Ruth as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 16 1998
Poster of It Runs in the Family
It Runs in the Family
Jean Shepherd was 73 in It Runs in the Family as 'Narrator / Ralph as an Adult (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1994
Poster of Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss
Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss
Jean Shepherd was 67 in Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss as 'Narrator/Mr. Scott'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1988
Poster of The Star-Crossed Romance of Josephine Cosnowski (a Tale of Gothic Love)
The Star-Crossed Romance of Josephine Cosnowski (a Tale of Gothic Love)
Jean Shepherd was 63 in The Star-Crossed Romance of Josephine Cosnowski (a Tale of Gothic Love) as 'Ralph'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 11 1985
Poster of A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story
Jean Shepherd was 62 in A Christmas Story as 'Ralphie as an Adult (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1983
Poster of The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters
The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters
Jean Shepherd was 60 in The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters as 'Narrator / Adult Ralph (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 16 1982
Poster of The Phantom of the Open Hearth
The Phantom of the Open Hearth
Jean Shepherd was 55 in The Phantom of the Open Hearth as 'Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 23 1976
Poster of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
Jean Shepherd was 53 in Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress as 'John'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1975
Poster of Lenny Bruce: Without Tears
Lenny Bruce: Without Tears
Jean Shepherd was 50 in Lenny Bruce: Without Tears as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Tiki Tiki
Tiki Tiki
Jean Shepherd was 50 in Tiki Tiki
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1971
Poster of Light Fantastic
Light Fantastic
Jean Shepherd was 42 in Light Fantastic as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Shadows
Shadows
Jean Shepherd was 39 in Shadows as 'Man at Party (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1960
Poster of Village Sunday
Village Sunday
Jean Shepherd was 38 in Village Sunday as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1960
Poster of Inquest
Inquest
Jean Shepherd was 18 in Inquest as 'Mary Trelease'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1939

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Jean Shepherd's America
Jean Shepherd's America
Jean Shepherd was 49+ in Jean Shepherd's America as 'Self - Host'.
Movie Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 11 1971