★ HOW OLD IS MICHELLE SHEPHARD?
Michelle Shephard is 54 years old, born January 1, 1972 in CA · Capricorn.
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About
Michelle Shephard turned investigative reporting into documentary filmmaking, winning Canada's National Newspaper Award three times. Born in Canada in 1972, she worked as an independent reporter and author while producing documentaries for the National Film Board, including Prisoners of the Absurd (2014) and Guantanamo's Child (2015). A Capricorn, her career spans print journalism, books, and film.
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Biography
Michelle Shephard is a Canadian investigative reporter, author, and filmmaker born in 1972. Her journalism career included a long tenure with the Toronto Star, where she won the National Newspaper Award three times and earned the Michener Award for public service journalism. She transitioned into documentary work, serving as associate producer on Under Fire: Journalists in Combat (2011). Her National Film Board documentary Prisoners of the Absurd premiered at Amsterdam's film festival in 2014. She co-directed Guantanamo's Child, based on her book about Omar Khadr, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2015. In 2015, she received the Atkinson Fellowship in Public Policy. As a screenwriter and filmmaker, Shephard blends investigative rigor with visual storytelling. Born under Capricorn, her career reflects the sign's trademark persistence in uncovering truth across multiple media formats.
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Trivia
- Won Canada's National Newspaper Award three times during her journalism career
- Co-directed Guantanamo's Child based on her own book about Omar Khadr, premiering at Toronto International Film Festival in 2015
- Received the 2015 Atkinson Fellowship in Public Policy
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Numerology
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The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Michelle Shephard gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Lindsay CollinsDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Michelle Shephard?
- Michelle Shephard is 54 years old (born January 1, 1972).
- When is Michelle Shephard's birthday?
- Michelle Shephard was born on January 1, 1972.
- What is Michelle Shephard's zodiac sign?
- Michelle Shephard is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1972.
- What is Michelle Shephard's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Michelle Shephard was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Michelle Shephard from?
- Michelle Shephard is from CA.
- What does Michelle Shephard do?
- Michelle Shephard is a writer.
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