Person
Jean Shepherd
Writing · 1921–1999 · South Side, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
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.
Known for
American Playhouse
Adult Ralph / Narrator
Jean Shepherd's America
Self - Host
A Christmas Story
Ralphie as an Adult (voice)
Tiki Tiki
1971
Babe Ruth
Himself
A Christmas Story Christmas
Book
It Runs in the Family
Narrator / Ralph as an Adult (voice)
Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius
Self - archival footage
Shadows
Man at Party (uncredited)
A Christmas Story 2
Novel
Filmography
- 2022A Christmas Story ChristmasBook
- 2017A Christmas Story Live!Novel
- 2012A Christmas Story 2Novel
- 1998Babe RuthHimself
- 1994It Runs in the FamilyNarrator / Ralph as an Adult (voice)
- 1988Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of BlissNarrator/Mr. Scott
- 1985The Star-Crossed Romance of Josephine Cosnowski (a Tale of Gothic Love)Ralph
- 1983A Christmas StoryRalphie as an Adult (voice)
- 1982Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original GeniusSelf - archival footage
- 1982The Great American Fourth of July and Other DisastersNarrator / Adult Ralph (voice)
- 1982American PlayhouseAdult Ralph / Narrator
- 1976The Phantom of the Open HearthNarrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)
- 1972Lenny Bruce: Without TearsSelf (archive footage)
- 1971Tiki Tiki
- 1971Jean Shepherd's AmericaSelf - Host
- 1964Light FantasticFrank
- 1960ShadowsMan at Party (uncredited)
- 1960Village SundayNarrator
- 1939InquestMary Trelease
Follow their work on Vescene
Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.