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Shepperd Strudwick
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Shepperd Strudwick (1947)
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| Born | September 22, 1907 |
| Died | January 15, 1983 (aged 75) New York City, U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of North Carolina |
| Years active | 1938–1982 |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Jeffrey (1977–1983) (his death) Jane Straub (1958–?) (divorced) Margaret O'Neill (1947–?) (divorced) Helen Wynn (1936–?) (divorced; 1 child) |
Shepperd Strudwick (born September 22, 1907 – died January 15, 1983) was an American actor. He starred in many films, television shows, and plays. Sometimes, he was also known as John Shepperd, especially for his early films and stage work in New York.
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Shepperd Strudwick's Early Life and Education
Shepperd Strudwick was born in Hillsborough, North Carolina. He went to school at Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg, Virginia. Later, he studied at the University of North Carolina. While at university, he was very active in sports. He played football and basketball, and he also ran the mile in track. He started acting in a summer theater group in Maine. This was where he first learned about acting.
Shepperd Strudwick's Acting Career
Shepperd Strudwick began his film career in 1938. His first movie was a short film called Joaquin Murrieta. He was listed as Sheppard Strudwick in this film. In 1943, he played a Yugoslav leader named Lt. Aleksa Petrovic in the war movie Chetniks! The Fighting Guerrillas. For this role, he was credited as John Shepperd.
During World War II, Strudwick served in the Navy.
Notable Film Roles
Strudwick played several important characters in movies. He acted as the famous writer Edgar Allan Poe in The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe (1942). He also appeared in films like Strange Triangle (1946) and Fighter Squadron (1948).
One of his most famous roles was Adam Stanton in All the King's Men (1949). In this movie, he played an idealistic doctor. He also played Father Jean Massieu in Joan of Arc (1948). This film starred Ingrid Bergman as Joan. In A Place in the Sun (1951), he played the father of the character played by Elizabeth Taylor.
Television Appearances
Shepperd Strudwick was also a familiar face on television. He appeared in many TV shows. In 1958, he played Dr. Charles Morris in an episode of Perry Mason. He was also in an episode of The Twilight Zone called "Nightmare as a Child".
He had roles in several popular soap operas. These included As the World Turns, Another World, One Life to Live, and Love of Life. In 1981, he voiced Homer in a radio play of the Odyssey. This radio show won a Peabody Award.
Stage Performances and Final Roles
Strudwick acted in many Broadway plays. He started with The Yellow Jacket in 1929. His last Broadway play was To Grandmother's House We Go in 1981. For this play, he was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor. His final film appearance was in the 1981 TV movie Kent State.
Shepperd Strudwick's Personal Life
Shepperd Strudwick married Helen Wynn in New York City on May 10, 1936. They had a son together in 1944. He was married to Mary Jeffrey from 1977 until he passed away. Shepperd Strudwick died in New York City on January 15, 1983, at the age of 75.
Awards and Nominations
- 1981 Tony Award for Best Actor (Featured Role – Play):
- To Grandmother's House We Go - Nominated
