John William Shepherd (born November 18, 1960)[citation needed] is an American actor and producer who has starred in film and on television since the 1980s.
John Shepherd | |
|---|---|
| Born | John William Shepherd November 18, 1960 Glen Ellyn, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actor, producer |
| Years active | 1978–present |
Career
editJohn Shepherd is best known for his role in the 1985 horror film Friday the 13th: A New Beginning as Tommy Jarvis[1][2] and he speaks in the commentary of the deluxe edition DVD of the film in 2009. He also appeared in "The Baron's Bride", an episode of Friday the 13th: The Series.
Other movies Shepherd starred in were the 1992 movie Deep Cover[2] and in the 1996 comedy film Down Periscope with Kelsey Grammer.[2] He took a hiatus from acting to focus on producing after appearing in the 2004 film Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius. Shepherd has made guest appearances on TV shows such as Quantum Leap, Tour of Duty, Friday the 13th: The Series, and T.J. Hooker. He returned to acting in 2019 when he appeared in the short film Flesh and Blood.
Shepherd is a producer of such films as The Ultimate Gift, Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius, Snowmen, The Stoning of Soraya M., and co-executive producer of Bella.
Filmography
editFilm
edit- Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) – Tommy Jarvis[1][2]
- Thunder Run (1986) – Chris
- Banzai Runner (1987) – Beck Baxter
- Caught (1987) – Tim Devon
- The Hunt for Red October (1990) – Foxtrot Pilot
- Deep Cover (1992) – Undercover Cop (uncredited)[2]
- Down Periscope (1996) – Young Sailor[2]
- The Ride (1997) – Staff #1
- Bless the Child (2000) – Mr. Czernik
- The Climb (2002) – Pastor
- Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004) – Bob Woodruff
- Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013) – Himself (Documentary film)[3]
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | The Phantom of the Open Hearth | Young Ralph Parker | TV movie |
| 1979 | California Fever | Don | 1 episode |
| 1981 | 240-Robert | Chris | 1 episode |
| 1981 | The Other Victim | Steve Langford | TV movie |
| 1982 | T.J. Hooker | David Wagner | 1 episode |
| 1983 | Confessions of a Married Man | Tom | TV movie |
| 1983 | Close Ties | Thayer | TV movie |
| 1987 | The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe | Friend as Party | TV movie |
| 1988 | Friday the 13th: The Series | Constable | 1 episode |
| 1988 | Hot Paint | Unknown | TV movie |
| 1988 | High Mountain Rangers | Hank Rassy | 1 episode |
| 1988 | Frank Nitti: The Enforcer | Unknown | TV movie |
| 1988 | I'll Be Home for Christmas | Greg | TV movie |
| 1989 | Tour of Duty | Specialist Taft | 1 episode |
| 1989 | The Equalizer | Michael Gianelli | Episode: "Heart of Justice" |
| 1990 | Quantum Leap | Thomas | 1 episode |
| 1990 | Road to Avonlea | Henry | 1 episode |
| 1990 | Rock Hudson | Captain of 'Fighter Squadron' | TV movie |
| 1990 | Shannon's Deal | Unknown | 1 episode |
| 1991 | The Heroes of Desert Storm | Unknown | TV movie |
| 1991 | Mark Twain and Me | Oxford Dean | TV movie |
| 2009 | His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th | Himself | Documentary film[4] |
References
edit- 1 2 Meslow, Scott (13 May 2016). "The Bloodiest, Most Deranged 'Friday the 13th' Movie". GQ. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Where Are They Now?: John Shepherd". fridaythe13thfilms.com. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ↑ "John Shepherd". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ↑ "John Shepherd". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2025-08-23.