Jean Shepherd
Writing
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
Writing11
movieIt Runs in the Family
1994
Novel, Screenplay
movieOllie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss
1988
Writer, Novel
movieA Christmas Story
1983
Novel, Screenplay
tvAmerican Playhouse
1982
Writer, Short Story
movieThe Phantom of the Open Hearth
1976
Writer, Novel
Acting16
movieBabe Ruth
1998
Himself
movieIt Runs in the Family
1994
Narrator / Ralph as an Adult (voice)
movieOllie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss
1988
Narrator/Mr. Scott
movieA Christmas Story
1983
Ralphie as an Adult (voice)
Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius
1982
Self - archival footage
movieThe Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters
1982
Narrator / Adult Ralph (voice)
tvAmerican Playhouse
1982
Adult Ralph / Narrator / Older Ralph (voice) / Mr. Scott
movieThe Phantom of the Open Hearth
1976
Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)
movieLenny Bruce: Without Tears
1972
Self (archive footage)
tvJean Shepherd's America
1971
Self - Host
movieShadows
1960
Man at Party (uncredited)
movieVillage Sunday
1960
Narrator
movieInquest
1939
Mary Trelease
Creator1
Production1
movieIt Runs in the Family
1994
Executive Producer