Sam Shepard – Biography, Facts & Life Story

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Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Bodytype	Slim
Height	6 feet 1 inches (1.87 m)
Hair Color	Light Brown
Eye Color	Blue

Nickname	Sam
Gender	Male
Date of Birth	November 5, 1943
Full Name	Samuel Shepard Rogers III
Profession	Actor, Director, Playwright, Screen Writer, Author
Nationality	American
Date of Death	July 27, 2017
Place of Death	Midway, Kentucky, United States
Cause of Death	Lou Gehrig’s disease
Birthplace	Fort Sheridan, Illinois, United States
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio

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Sam Shepard Education

School: Duarte High School

College: Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, Mt. San Antonio College

Sam Shepard Career

Profession: Actor, Director, Playwright, Screen Writer, Author

Known For: Wining ten Obie Awards for writing and directing, the most won by any writer or director

Net Worth: USD $10 million (approx)

Family & Relatives

Father: Samuel Shepard Rogers, Jr.

Mother: Jane Elaine Schook

Marital Status: Divorced

Ex Spouse: O-Lan Jones (m. 1969–1984)

FAQs

Who was Sam Shepard?

Sam Shepard was an American actor, director, playwright, screen writer, author, born on 05 November, 1943 in Fort Sheridan, Illinois, United States.

When did Sam Shepard pass away?

Sam Shepard passed away on July 27, 2017.

What was the cause of death?

The cause of Sam Shepard’s death was Lou Gehrig’s disease.

How old was Sam Shepard at the time of death?

Sam Shepard was 6 years old when he passed away.

How tall was Sam Shepard?

Sam Shepard was 6 feet 1 inches (1.87 m).