Jean Shepherd
Writing
Born: 7/26/1921•Died: 10/16/1999
Place of Birth
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.
Also Known As
J. Shepherd, Jean Shepard
