In addition to his acting career, Shepard was also an accomplished playwright, winning a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1979 for his play "Buried Child." He continued to influence the arts until his death on July 27, 2017. Shepard's legacy endures through his impactful works in both theater and film, showcasing his versatility and talent in the performing arts.
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Sam Shepard
Also known as: γ΅γ γ»γ·γ§γγΌγ, Samuel Shepard Rogers, Samuel Shepard Rogers III, Samuel "Sam" Shepard Rogers III, Samuel Sam Shepard Rogers III, Samuel Shepard Rogers IV, δ»γ―δΊ‘γγγ³γͺγΌγ’γΉ
Awards & Nominations
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Complete Award Details 1 Major
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor The Right Stuff | |
| 2000 | Tony Award for Best Play True West | |
| 1996 | Tony Award for Best Play Buried Child | |
| 1979 | Pulitzer Prize for Drama | |
| 1971 | Guggenheim Fellowship | |
| 1968 | Guggenheim Fellowship | |
| - | PEN/Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater Award | |
| - | star on Playwrights' Sidewalk | |
| - | New York Drama Critics Award | |
| - | Obie Award | |
| - | Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences |
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1979 | Pulitzer Prize for Drama |
| 1971 | Guggenheim Fellowship |
| 1968 | Guggenheim Fellowship |
| - | PEN/Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater Award |
| - | star on Playwrights' Sidewalk |
| - | New York Drama Critics Award |
| - | Obie Award |
| - | Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences |
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1984 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor The Right Stuff |
| 2000 | Tony Award for Best Play True West |
| 1996 | Tony Award for Best Play Buried Child |
| Year | Festival | Award | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Oscars | Best Supporting Actor | The Right Stuff |
About Sam Shepard
Sam Shepard was born on 5 November 1943 in Fort Sheridan, Illinois, USA. Sam Shepard passed away on 27 July 2017 at the age of 73. Nominated for an Academy Award. We have 15 films with Sam Shepard available. Among Sam Shepard's most popular films: Felon, The Notebook, Black Hawk Down, Brothers, Swordfish.
In addition to his acting career, Shepard was also an accomplished playwright, winning a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1979 for his play "Buried Child." He continued to influence the arts until his death on July 27, 2017. Shepard's legacy endures through his impactful works in both theater and film, showcasing his versatility and talent in the performing arts.
Fun Facts About Sam Shepard
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Samuel Shepard Rogers III was an American playwright, actor, director, screenwriter, author and musician whose career spanned half a century.
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He wrote 58 plays as well as several books of short stories, essays, and memoirs.
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He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1994.
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The New York magazine described Shepard as "the greatest American playwright of his generation."
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