Actor
Shawn Stevens
Born April 5, 1958 in Morristown, New Jersey, USA22 films
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).
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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.
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First watchLucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace20208.4as Grandpa JacksonSecond chances start when a hardened criminal crosses paths with a precocious little girl who is helped by an angel to change hearts during the holiday season.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
22 films as actor- TBABeyond Closed EyesPops
- 2025Princess for a DayBoard Member
- 2025ChapelDoctor
- 2025Lady in the LocketPete Jacobs
- 2022Destined at ChristmasBill Fenech
- 2022Fighting ChanceHarry Stalls
- 2020The Santa BoxOtto
- 2020Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of PeaceGrandpa Jackson
- 2019A Candle in the WindowGrandpa
- 2019Out of LibertyJudge Turnham
- 2019The Fighting PreacherBammer
- 2018In Emma's FootstepsWiliam Marks
- 2016Love EverlastingWill Simms
- 2016Drop OffWinston Pruitt
- 2016Sacred VowDoug
- 2015The Cokeville MiracleBishop John Teichert
- 1988Going UndercoverSaxophone Player
- 1987Stamp of a KillerOwney (uncredited)
- 1981Savage HarvestJon
- 1981I Think I'm Having A BabyPeter
- 1980Marilyn: The Untold StoryActor
- 1979The Trophy CaseRandy