7.2
Movie
Writing
Jean Shepherd
- Born
- Died
- (aged 78)
- Birthplace
- South Side, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
- Credits
- 19 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.2
Movie
6.3
Movie
A Christmas Story Christmas
5.1
Movie
A Christmas Story 2
4.7
Movie
A Christmas Story Live!
5.4
Movie
It Runs in the Family
7.4
Movie
Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss
6.2
Movie
Inquest
6.6
TV
American Playhouse
6.8
Movie
The Phantom of the Open Hearth
6.8
Movie
The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters
7.0
Movie
The Star-Crossed Romance of Josephine Cosnowski (a Tale of Gothic Love)
8.5
Movie
Light Fantastic
8.0
Movie
Tiki Tiki
9.0
TV
Jean Shepherd's America
Acting credits 16
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Babe Ruth Film | Himself |
| 1994 | It Runs in the Family Film | Narrator / Ralph as an Adult (voice) |
| 1988 | Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss Film | Narrator/Mr. Scott |
| 1985 | The Star-Crossed Romance of Josephine Cosnowski (a Tale of Gothic Love) Film | Ralph |
| 1983 | A Christmas Story Film | Ralphie as an Adult (voice) |
| 1982 | Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius Film | Self - archival footage |
| 1982 | The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters Film | Narrator / Adult Ralph (voice) |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Adult Ralph / Narrator, Older Ralph (voice) / Mr. Scott (1 ep) |
| 1976 | The Phantom of the Open Hearth Film | Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man) |
| 1972 | Lenny Bruce: Without Tears Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1971 | Tiki Tiki Film | |
| 1971 | Jean Shepherd's America TV | Self - Host (23 ep) |
| 1964 | Light Fantastic Film | Frank |
| 1960 | Shadows Film | Man at Party (uncredited) |
| 1960 | Village Sunday Film | Narrator |
| 1939 | Inquest Film | Mary Trelease |
Crew credits 11
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | A Christmas Story Christmas Film | Book |
| 2017 | A Christmas Story Live! Film | Novel |
| 2012 | A Christmas Story 2 Film | Novel |
| 1994 | It Runs in the Family Film | Novel, Screenplay, Executive Producer |
| 1988 | Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss Film | Writer, Novel |
| 1985 | The Star-Crossed Romance of Josephine Cosnowski (a Tale of Gothic Love) Film | Writer, Novel |
| 1983 | A Christmas Story Film | Novel, Screenplay |
| 1982 | The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters Film | Writer, Novel |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Writer, Short Story (3 ep) |
| 1976 | The Phantom of the Open Hearth Film | Writer, Novel |
| 1971 | Jean Shepherd's America TV | Writer, Creator (23 ep) |