Jean Shepherd
Biography
Jean Shepherd works in writing. Born July 26, 1921 in South Side, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.. Archytele tracks 15 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
15 titles- A Christmas Story (1983) as Ralphie as an Adult (voice)
- Shadows (1960) as Man at Party (uncredited)
- Tiki Tiki (1971)
- It Runs in the Family (1994) as Narrator / Ralph as an Adult (voice)
- Babe Ruth (1998) as Himself
- Jean Shepherd's America (1971) as Self - Host
- Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss (1988) as Narrator/Mr. Scott
- Inquest (1939) as Mary Trelease
- The Star-Crossed Romance of Josephine Cosnowski (a Tale of Gothic Love) (1985) as Ralph
- The Phantom of the Open Hearth (1976) as Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)
- Lenny Bruce: Without Tears (1972) as Self (archive footage)
- Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius (1982) as Self - archival footage
- The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters (1982) as Narrator / Adult Ralph (voice)
- Light Fantastic (1964) as Frank
- Village Sunday (1960) as Narrator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jean Shepherd best known for?
Jean Shepherd is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Christmas Story (1983), Shadows (1960), Murder Club: Liar's Table (2026), The Art of Crime (2017).
When and where was Jean Shepherd born?
Jean Shepherd was born on July 26, 1921 in South Side, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A..
How many credits does Jean Shepherd have?
Jean Shepherd has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1939 to 1998.
What is Jean Shepherd's background in cinema and television?
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.
Jean Shepherd by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- A Christmas Story (1983) as Ralphie as an Adult (voice) — aged about 61
- Shadows (1960) as Man at Party (uncredited) — aged about 38
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