Sam Shepard
American playwright and actor (1943–2017)
1943 — 2017
Quick Facts
Profession
American playwright and actor (1943–2017)
Born
November 5, 1943
Died
2017 (age ~74)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, playwright
United StatesBorn in Fort SheridanDied in Midway
1943
Born in Fort Sheridan (1943-11-05)
1968
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
1971
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
1979
AwardPulitzer Prize for Drama
2017
Died in Midway
About
Samuel Shepard Rogers III was an American playwright, actor, director, screenwriter, author and musician whose career spanned half a century. He wrote 58 plays as well as several books of short stories, essays, and memoirs. His numerous accolades include the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Drama Desk Award, the PEN/Laura Pels Theater Award, and the record 10 Obie Awards, in addition to nominations for two Tony Awards, an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe. He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1994. The New York magazine described Shepard as "the greatest American playwright of his generation."
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Who is Sam Shepard?+
Samuel Shepard Rogers III was an American playwright, actor, director, screenwriter, author and musician whose career spanned half a century. He wrote 58 plays as well as several books of short stories, essays, and memoirs. His numerous accolades include the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Drama Desk
What does the name Sam mean?+
The name Sam means "unisex given name". It is of English origin.
When was Sam Shepard born?+
Sam Shepard was born on November 5, 1943.
When did Sam Shepard die?+
Sam Shepard died in 2017, at approximately 74 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Sam is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sam — November 5, 1943
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
The world is a little different because you existed.
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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