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Jean ShepherdJean Shepherd Jean Shepherd American writer and radio host (1921–1999) This article is about the American writer, raconteur, and radio host. For the American country singer, see Jean Shepard. Jean Parker Shepherd Jr. (July 26,[1] 1921 – October 16, 1999)[2] was an American storyteller, humorist, radio and TV personality, writer, and actor. With a career that spanned decades, Shepherd is known for the film A Christmas Story (1983), which he narrated and co-scripted on the basis of his own semi-autobiographical stories.[3] Quick facts Born, Died ... Jean Shepherd Shepherd circa 1969 Born Jean Parker Shepherd Jr. (1921-07-26)July 26, 1921 Chicago, Illinois, US Died October 16, 1999(1999-10-16) (aged 78) Fort Myers, Florida, US Pen name Shep (nickname) Occupation Writer, humorist, actor,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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