Shawn Stevens

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.

Known For

Jon

Savage Harvest

Self

Our Heavenly Father's Plan

Will

Love Everlasting

Harry Stalls

Fighting Chance

Pete Jacobs

Lady in the Locket

Bill Fenech

Destined at Christmas

Doctor

Chapel

Board Member

Princess for a Day

Actor

Marilyn: The Untold Story

Pops

Beyond Closed Eyes

Winston Pruitt

Drop Off

Peter

I Think I'm Having A Baby

Judge Turnham

Out of Liberty

Grandpa

A Candle in the Window

Self

The Orson Welles Show

Doug

Sacred Vow

Self

Orson Welles' Magic Show

Otto

The Santa Box

Owney (uncredited)

Stamp of a Killer

Randy

The Trophy Case

Saxophone Player

Going Undercover

Bammer

The Fighting Preacher

Wiliam Marks

In Emma's Footsteps

Bishop John Teichert

The Cokeville Miracle

Grandpa Jackson

Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace