Shawn Stevens
Born: 1958-04-05 in Morristown, New Jersey, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
2025
- Chapel as Doctor
- Princess for a Day as Board Member
- Lady in the Locket as Pete Jacobs
- Beauty and the Billionaire as Stan Flynn
2022
- Destined at Christmas as Bill Fenech
- Fighting Chance as Harry Stalls
2020
- Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace as Grandpa Jackson
- The Santa Box as Otto
2019
- Out of Liberty as Judge Turnham
- The Fighting Preacher as Bammer
- A Candle in the Window as Grandpa
2018
- In Emma's Footsteps as Wiliam Marks
2016
- Sacred Vow as Doug
- Love Everlasting as Will
- Drop Off as Winston Pruitt
2015
- The Cokeville Miracle as Bishop John Teichert
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
- Savage Harvest as Jon
- I Think I'm Having A Baby as Peter
- Bret Maverick as Sidney Bent
1980
- Too Close for Comfort as Wayne Hartfield
- Marilyn: The Untold Story as Actor
1979
- The Facts of Life as Bob Perkins
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century as Boy
- The Chisholms as Charles Sinclair
- The Last Convertible as Bobby
- The Orson Welles Show as Self
- The Trophy Case as Randy
1977
- Eight Is Enough as Jack Binder
- CHiPs as self