Jean Shepherd

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.

Not to be confused with American country music singer Jean Shepard.

Jean Shepherd
Shepherd circa 1969
BornJean Parker Shepherd Jr.
(1921-07-26)July 26, 1921
Chicago, Illinois, US
Died October 16, 1999(1999-10-16) (aged 78)
Fort Myers, Florida, US
Pen nameShep (nickname)
OccupationWriter, humorist, actor, raconteur, radio host
NationalityAmerican
GenreHumor, satire
Years active1945–1998
Spouse
Barbara Olive Mattoon
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(m. 1947; div. 1948)​
    Joan Laverne Warner
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    (m. 1950; div. 1960)​
      Lois Nettleton
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      (m. 1960; div. 1967)​
        Leigh Brown
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        (m. 1977; died 1998)​
        Children2
        Military career
        Allegiance United States
        Service/branchUnited States Army
        Years of service1942–1944
        RankTechnician Fifth Grade (T/5)
        UnitSignal Corps
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