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Jean Shepherd

Actor / Radio Personality / Writer / Amateur Radio Operator | * 07/26/1921 († 78, 10/16/1999) | United States of America (United States of America (USA))
Jean Parker "Shep" Shepherd Jr. (July 26, 1921 – October 16, 1999) was an American storyteller, humorist, radio and TV personality, writer, and actor. With a career that spanned decades, Shepherd is known for the film A Christmas Story (1983), which he narrated and co-scripted, based on his own semiautobiographical stories. ()

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.

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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Kids & Family | TV Movies

Known for these Movies & Shows

The comic mishaps and adventures of a young boy named Ralph, trying to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift for the 1940s. ...

A Christmas Story

FSK: 6+ years

1983 | 3.6/5 | 1h 33min
Comedy, Kids & Family
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It is now summer in the Parker family; and the usual amount of numerous events are happening in their separate lives. Ralphie is searching for the perfect top to use to beat the school bully with, the ...

It Runs in the Family

Certification unknown

1994 | 2.7/5 | 1h 25min
Comedy, Kids & Family
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Ralphie is now all grown up and must deal with Christmas and all that comes with it…as a dad. ...

A Christmas Story Christmas

FSK: 6+ years

2022 | 3.3/5 | 1h 38min
Kids & Family, Comedy, Drama
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A live broadcast of the Broadway hit "A Christmas Story: The Musical" in which Ralphie wishes for nothing more than a Red Rider BB Gun for Christmas. ...

A Christmas Story Live!

Certification unknown

2017 | 2.5/5 | 2h 11min
TV Movie, Music
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Movies with Jean Shepherd as Actor(12)

as himself1998 Babe Ruth
as Narrator / Ralph as an Adult (voice)1994 It Runs in the Family
as Narrator/Mr. Scott1988 Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss
1985 The Star-Crossed Romance of Josephine Cosnowski (a Tale of Gothic Love)
as Ralphie as an Adult (voice)1983 A Christmas Story
as Narrator/Old Ralph1982 The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters
as Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)1976 The Phantom of the Open Hearth
as Himself (archive footage)1972 Lenny Bruce: Without Tears
1971 Tiki Tiki
as Frank1964 Light Fantastic
as Man at Party (uncredited)1958 Shadows
as Mary Trelease1939 Inquest

Movies with Jean Shepherd as Crew(12)

Writing/Book2022 A Christmas Story Christmas
Writing/Novel2017 A Christmas Story Live!
Writing/Novel2012 A Christmas Story 2
Production/Executive Producer1994 It Runs in the Family
Writing/Novel1994 It Runs in the Family
Writing/Screenplay1994 It Runs in the Family
Writing/Writer1988 Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss
Writing/Writer1985 The Star-Crossed Romance of Josephine Cosnowski (a Tale of Gothic Love)
Writing/Novel1983 A Christmas Story
Writing/Screenplay1983 A Christmas Story
Writing/Writer1982 The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters
Writing/Writer1976 The Phantom of the Open Hearth

Full Name: Jean Shepherd
Born: Tuesday, 07/26 1921 (July) in United States of America (United States of America (USA))
Died: Saturday, 10/16 1999 (October) in Sanibel (aged: 78)
Zodiac sign: Leo (Chinese zodiac sign: Rooster)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Indiana University, Hammond High School
Spouses (current/former): Lois Nettleton
Other names for Jean Shepherd (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"J. Shepherd"
"Jean Shepard"
"Frederick R. Ewing" (Pseudonym)
"Jean Parker Shepherd"
Jean Shepherd frequently works together with these people:
Bob Clark (6x, Crew)
John Cassavetes (4x, Actor)
Peter Billingsley (3x, Actor)
Clay Kaytis (3x, Crew)
Barbara Bolton (3x, Actress)
Leigh Brown (3x, Cast)
Fred Baker (3x, Crew)
Nick Schenk (3x, Crew)
Justin Paul (3x, Crew)
William Lampley (3x, Cast)
Jonathan Tolins (3x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:168560, Added: 07/08/2018, Last updated: 03/25/2024