★ HOW OLD IS STEPHEN LEA SHEPPARD?
Stephen Lea Sheppard is 43 years old, born January 26, 1983 in CA · Aquarius.
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About
Stephen Lea Sheppard is a Canadian actor and writer born in 1983. He played Dudley Heinsbergen in Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) and Harris Trinsky on NBC's Freaks and Geeks. Judd Apatow, who cast him in Freaks and Geeks, recommended him to Anderson by sharing an acting reel of his performance. As an Aquarius, Sheppard has since focused on co-authoring modules for the role-playing game Exalted beginning in 2007.
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Biography
Stephen Lea Sheppard is a Canadian actor and writer born January 26, 1983, in Gibsons, British Columbia, northwest of Vancouver. His on-camera acting career spans two iconic projects: he played Dudley Heinsbergen in Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) and portrayed geek guru Harris Trinsky on NBC's dramedy Freaks and Geeks. His casting in The Royal Tenenbaums came through an unconventional route — Judd Apatow, who directed Freaks and Geeks, recommended Sheppard to Anderson after creating an acting reel of his performance on the show to help secure the role. These remain his only on-camera acting credits. As an actor and writer, Sheppard has balanced performance with creative development, particularly in tabletop gaming. Since 2007, he has co-authored several modules for the role-playing game Exalted, shifting focus from film and television work. Born under the sign of Aquarius, Sheppard's unconventional career trajectory — two landmark roles followed by a pivot to game design — reflects an innovative approach to creative work. He currently lives in Surrey, British Columbia.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Sheppard was born in Gibsons, British Columbia, a town northwest of Vancouver, in 1983. Before his film roles, he was acting in Judd Apatow's television series Freaks and Geeks, where his performance caught Apatow's attention enough to recommend him to Wes Anderson for The Royal Tenenbaums.
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Trivia
- Judd Apatow created a custom acting reel of Sheppard's Freaks and Geeks performance to help him land his Royal Tenenbaums role with Wes Anderson.
- The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) and Freaks and Geeks are Sheppard's only on-camera acting credits.
- Since 2007, Sheppard has co-authored multiple modules for the role-playing game Exalted.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Stephen Lea Sheppard 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
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- An Yu-jinGoat · 2003
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Stephen Lea Sheppard?
- Stephen Lea Sheppard is 43 years old (born January 26, 1983).
- When is Stephen Lea Sheppard's birthday?
- Stephen Lea Sheppard was born on January 26, 1983.
- What is Stephen Lea Sheppard's zodiac sign?
- Stephen Lea Sheppard is a Aquarius, born January 26, 1983.
- What is Stephen Lea Sheppard's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Stephen Lea Sheppard was born in 1983, the year of the Water Pig.
- Where is Stephen Lea Sheppard from?
- Stephen Lea Sheppard is from CA.
- What does Stephen Lea Sheppard do?
- Stephen Lea Sheppard is a actor.
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