Jean Shepherd

Personal Info

Birthday: 1921-07-26

Age: 103

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.

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Awards

• Academy Award (2020) - Best Actor
• Golden Globe (2019) - Best Performance