Jean Shepherd

Born: 1921-07-26

Place of Birth: South Side, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

Known For: Writing

Biography

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.

Filmography (15)