Shawn Stevens
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.
Acting
Movie
Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace
as Grandpa Jackson
2020
Movie
Love Everlasting
as Will
2016
TV
CHiPs
as self
1977
TV
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
as Boy
1979
TV
The Facts of Life
as Bob Perkins
1979
Movie
The Cokeville Miracle
as Bishop John Teichert
2015
TV
Fame
as Larry
1982
TV
Eight Is Enough
as Jack Binder
1977
TV
Too Close for Comfort
as Wayne Hartfield
1980
Movie
Destined at Christmas
as Bill Fenech
2022
TV
American Dreams
as Chuck
2002
Movie
Savage Harvest
as Jon
1981
Movie
Fighting Chance
as Harry Stalls
2022
Movie
The Fighting Preacher
as Bammer
2019
Movie
The Santa Box
as Otto
2020
Movie
Chapel
as Doctor
2025
TV
Bret Maverick
as Sidney Bent
1981
Movie
Out of Liberty
as Judge Turnham
2019
Movie
Going Undercover
as Saxophone Player
1988
TV
The Chisholms
as Charles Sinclair
1979
Movie
Marilyn: The Untold Story
as Actor
1980
Movie
Sacred Vow
as Doug
2016
Movie
Orson Welles' Magic Show
as Self
1985
Movie
Princess for a Day
as Board Member
2025