- John Shepherd (actor)
John Shepherd is an American actor and producer who has starred in film and on television. He is best known for his role in the
1985 horror film ' asTommy Jarvis . John refused to reprise this role for ' because he became a devoutChristian .Other movies he starred in were the
1992 movie "Deep Cover " and in the1996 comedy film "Down Periscope " withKelsey Grammer . His most recent film is in the 2000 movie "Bless the Child ".John has made guest appearances on TV shows like "Quantum Leap", "Tour of Duty", "", and "
T.J. Hooker ".John Shepherd is currently the President of
Mpower Pictures and the producer of such films asThe Ultimate Gift , Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius, and Co-Executive Producer ofBella (film) .He also has a film showing at the Toronto film festival called
The Stoning (film) and a newly produced filmAmerican Carol (film) coming out in October.Filmography
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Down Periscope " (1996 )
*"Deep Cover " (1992 ) (uncredited)
*"Mark Twain and Me " (1991 ) (TV)
*"The Hunt for Red October " (1990 )
*"I'll Be Home for Christmas " (1988 ) (TV)
*"Caught" (1987 )
*"Thunder Run " (1986 )
*"" (1985 )
*"Confessions of a Married Man " (1983 ) (TV)
*"The Other Victim " (1981 ) (TV)External links
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