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Jean Shepherd

Actor, Writer, Producer, Additional Credits
Born July 26, 1921Died October 16, 1999 (78 years)
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.
Known For
  • A Christmas Story
  • A Christmas Story Christmas
  • A Christmas Story 2
  • It Runs in the Family
  • Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss
  • A Christmas Story Live!
  • The Phantom of the Open Hearth

Filmography

2011
1994
It Runs in the Family · as Narrator / Ralph As An Adult (voice)
1988
Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss · as Narrator/mr. Scott
1983
A Christmas Story · as Ralphie As An Adult (voice)
1980
American Playhouse (TV Series) · as Narrator
1980
Flickers (TV Series) · as Narrator In New Introduction
1976
The Phantom of the Open Hearth · as Narrator / Ralph Parker (as A Man)
1976
Visions (1976) (TV Series) · as Adult Ralph
1969
Sesame Street (TV Series) · as All Characters In 'cowboy X' Segment
1964
NET Playhouse (TV Series) · as Cast
1958
Shadows · as Man At Party (uncredited)
1954
New Faces · as Cast
1939
Inquest · as Mary Trelease

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