Jean Shepherd
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: Writing
Birthday: 1921-07-26
Place of Birth: South Side, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Also Known As: J. Shepherd, Jean Shepard
