Shawn Stevens
Shawn Stevens was born Shawn Perry Stevens in Morristown, New Jersey April 5, 1958, the first child of Gary Kieth Stevens, a carpenter, pilot and construction contractor, and Gladys Edna (Chich) Smith, a homemaker. Stevens lived in Morristown, New Jersey until his family moved to Burbank, Ca. in 1969. Stevens is the oldest of 3 children. He has a sister Jodi Beth (Blatz. b/1961) and brother Gary Kieth Jr. (b/1963). Stevens was raised Church of Christ and converted to Mormonism at age 19. Stevens married Kaylene McLaws in 1984 and together they have 4 children, Tauren-Ashlee (Tucker b. 1985), Shawn Kory (b. 1989), Perry Christian (b. 1981) and Vince Kayson (b. 1993). Shawn has 1 grandson and is expecting a 2nd in the summer of 2014. Shawn is uncle to actor/musician Kelly Blatz (One Square Mile, Aaron Stone, April Showers, and Prom Night). After 25 years offstage, Shawn was given the opportunity to audition for the legendary 50's and 60's doo wop group The Diamonds (Li'l Darlin', The Stroll) and was invited to perform with them during a 4 month engagement headlining the world famous Palm Springs Follies. During this experience Shawn remembered how much he missed and loved performing and, with the love and support of his family, decided to set about returning to his passion. Shawn will be appearing in the T.C. Christensen penned and directed feature The Cokeville Miracle to be filmed the summer of 2014 and has several other projects in development including reality show concepts and theatrical productions.
Known For
Credits
- 2024 · Chapel as Doctor
- 2022 · Destined at Christmas as Bill Fenech
- 2022 · Fighting Chance as Harry Stalls
- 2020 · The Santa Box as Otto
- 2019 · A Candle in the Window as Grandpa
- 2019 · Out of Liberty as Judge Turnham
- 2016 · Love Everlasting as Will
- 2016 · Drop Off as Winston Pruitt
- 2016 · Sacred Vow as Doug
- 2002 · American Dreams as Chuck
- 1988 · Going Undercover as Saxophone Player
- 1987 · Stamp of a Killer as Owney (uncredited)
- 1986 · Our Heavenly Father's Plan as Self
- 1985 · Orson Welles' Magic Show as Self
- 1982 · Fame as Larry
- 1981 · Bret Maverick as Sidney Bent
- 1981 · Savage Harvest as Jon
- 1981 · I Think I'm Having A Baby as Peter
- 1980 · Too Close for Comfort as Wayne Hartfield
- 1980 · Marilyn: The Untold Story as Actor
- 1979 · The Last Convertible as Bobby
- 1979 · Buck Rogers in the 25th Century as Boy
- 1979 · The Facts of Life as Bob Perkins
- 1979 · The Chisholms as Charles Sinclair
- 1979 · The Orson Welles Show as Self
- 1977 · CHiPs as self
- 1977 · Eight Is Enough as Jack Binder
- Future · Acre Beyond the Rye as Cameraman (uncredited)
- Future · Lady in the Locket as Pete Jacobs
- Future · Beyond Closed Eyes as Pops
- 1979 · The Trophy Case as Randy
- Future · Princess for a Day as Board Member