Jewel Shepard
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Jewel Shepard is an American
writer, photographer and actress, best known for her roles in movies such as Party Camp
(1987) and Return of the Living Dead
(1985).
After a number of small television roles, Shepard broke into film with H.B. Halicki's The Junkman
(1982). Roles in over a dozen mainly B movie
s followed. In 1992 she capitalized on her "B-girl" status by penning Invasion of the B-Girls, a book of interviews with cult actresses such as Kitten Natividad
, Linnea Quigley
, Yvette Vickers
, Haji and Mary Woronov
. She has worked in that capacity for publications including Premiere
, Cosmopolitan
and Details
.
Her autobiography, If I'm So Famous, How Come Nobody's Ever Heard of Me?, detailing some of the less glamorous aspects of film making and her experiences working in adult entertainment
, was published in 1996.
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writer, photographer and actress, best known for her roles in movies such as Party Camp
Party Camp
Party Camp is an American comedy film released in 1987. The plot revolved around a teenager who takes a job as a summer camp counselor, only to spend the whole experience partying and creating hijinks.-Plot:...
(1987) and Return of the Living Dead
Return of the Living Dead
The Return of the Living Dead is a 1985 American zombie film that was followed by several sequels. The film was written and directed by Dan O'Bannon and starred Clu Gulager, James Karen and Don Calfa....
(1985).
After a number of small television roles, Shepard broke into film with H.B. Halicki's The Junkman
The Junkman
The Junkman is a 1982 independent film which spent two years in production. To make the film, H. B. Halicki used his own personal collection of over 200 cars, toys, and guns - including Eleanor, the star of his 1974 cult classic Gone in 60 Seconds....
(1982). Roles in over a dozen mainly B movie
B movie
A B movie is a low-budget commercial motion picture that is not definitively an arthouse or pornographic film. In its original usage, during the Golden Age of Hollywood, the term more precisely identified a film intended for distribution as the less-publicized, bottom half of a double feature....
s followed. In 1992 she capitalized on her "B-girl" status by penning Invasion of the B-Girls, a book of interviews with cult actresses such as Kitten Natividad
Kitten Natividad
Kitten Natividad is a Mexican American film actress and exotic dancer, noted for her 44-inch chest and appearances in cult films by her ex-partner, director Russ Meyer.-Early years:...
, Linnea Quigley
Linnea Quigley
Linnea Barbara Quigley is an American scream queen, B movie actress, and film producer.-Early life:Quigley was born in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Dorothy and W. Heath Quigley, a chiropractor and psychologist. She moved to Los Angeles in the late 1970s to pursue her dreams of acting...
, Yvette Vickers
Yvette Vickers
Yvette Iola Vickers was an American actress, pin-up model and singer.-Early life and career:...
, Haji and Mary Woronov
Mary Woronov
Mary Woronov is an American actress and writer. She is primarily known for her roles in independent and cult films. Woronov has appeared in over 80 movies, as well as numerous appearances in mainstream television series, such as Charlie's Angels and Knight Rider.-Early life:Woronov was born in the...
. She has worked in that capacity for publications including Premiere
Premiere (magazine)
Premiere was an American and New York City-based film magazine published by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., published between the years 1987 and 2007. The original version of the magazine, Première , was started in France in 1976 and is still being published there.-History:The magazine originally...
, Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan (magazine)
Cosmopolitan is an international magazine for women. It was first published in 1886 in the United States as a family magazine, was later transformed into a literary magazine and eventually became a women's magazine in the late 1960s...
and Details
Details (magazine)
Details is an American monthly men's magazine published by Condé Nast Publications, founded in 1982. Though primarily a magazine devoted to fashion and lifestyle, Details also features reports on relevant social and political issues.-History:...
.
Her autobiography, If I'm So Famous, How Come Nobody's Ever Heard of Me?, detailing some of the less glamorous aspects of film making and her experiences working in adult entertainment
Striptease
A striptease is an erotic or exotic dance in which the performer gradually undresses, either partly or completely, in a seductive and sexually suggestive manner...
, was published in 1996.
Filmography
- The CoolerThe CoolerThe Cooler is a 2003 romantic drama film directed by Wayne Kramer. The original screenplay was written by Kramer and Frank Hannah. In gambling parlance, a "cooler" is an unlucky individual whose presence at the tables results in a streak of bad luck for the other players.- Plot :Unlucky Bernie...
(2003) - Scanners: The ShowdownScanners: The ShowdownScanners: The Showdown is the 1995 sequel to Scanner Cop. It is the last film in both the Scanners series and the Scanner Cop series.-Synopsis:...
(1995) - Caged Heat 2: Stripped of Freedom (1994)
- Roots of Evil (1992)
- Hollywood Hot Tubs 2: Educating Crystal (1990)
- Going Undercover (1988)
- The Underachievers (1987)
- Party CampParty CampParty Camp is an American comedy film released in 1987. The plot revolved around a teenager who takes a job as a summer camp counselor, only to spend the whole experience partying and creating hijinks.-Plot:...
(1987)
- Scenes From the Goldmine (1987)
- Return of the Living DeadReturn of the Living DeadThe Return of the Living Dead is a 1985 American zombie film that was followed by several sequels. The film was written and directed by Dan O'Bannon and starred Clu Gulager, James Karen and Don Calfa....
(1985) - Hollywood Hot Tubs (1984)
- ChristinaChristina (1984 film)Christina is a 1984 erotic B movie film starring Jewel Shepard, Karin Schubert, produced and written by Harry Alan Towers and directed by Paco Lara. The film's original Spanish title was Christina y la reconversión sexual.-Plot:...
(1984) - My TutorMy TutorMy Tutor is a 1983 film directed by George Bowers. It stars Matt Lattanzi, Caren Kaye, Kevin McCarthy and Crispin Glover.-Premise:The film details high school graduates' attempts to lose their virginity during the summer vacation before leaving to college, and one's eventual relationship with his...
(1983) - Zapped!Zapped!Zapped! is a 1982 teen sex comedy starring Scott Baio as a teen who acquires telekinetic powers. The film is regarded as a parody of Carrie but also includes spoofs of The Exorcist, Taxi Driver, Star Trek and the 1969 Kurt Russell film The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes.-Cast:Baio stars as Barney...
(1982) - The Junkman (1982)