Shep Gordon
Shep Gordon (Shep E. Gordon) was born on October 18th, 1945 and is currently 80 years old. Shep Gordon was born in Jackson Heights, Queens, NY. Gordon attended the University at Buffalo where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Shep Gordon is a renowned producer, agent, and talent manager from the United States known for his work in film, food, and music.
For years, he worked with artists, introducing many to the industry and shaping their careers. While he was better known as the best manager of wild rock stars, he is also known by peers as a spiritual, calm man who has a deep focus on hospitality.
His first gig as a manager was in 1968 when he managed
Alice Cooper, the band which he guided for years. Shep Gordon has also worked with the likes of Willie Nelson, Pink Floyd, Teddy Pendergrass, and Luther Vandross.
Working with Saamy Hagar, they launched the liquor brand
Cabo Wabo Tequila.
In 1993, Shep Gordon launched the first chef agency,
Alive Culinary Resources, as he believed chefs, just like rockers, deserved good pay and respect. Some of his chef clients included Nobu Matsuhisa, Wolfgang Puck, Daniel Boulud, and Emeril Lagasse, as he launched the concept of a celebrity chef.
As a producer, Gordon was the producer of Cannes Film Festival’s Best First Work winner
The Duellists. He was the founder of
Alive Films, a distributor and producer of films. He also executive-produced films by directors such as John Carpenter and Wes Craven.
Shep Gordon is the subject of a documentary titled
Supermensch by Mike Meyers.
In his memoir
They Call Me Supermensch, Shep Gordon reflects on his life from a humble childhood to becoming one of the greats in Hollywood.
He began as an unsure and shy young man, only to become one of the most respected and trusted people in entertainment. Known for his bold energy and kindness, he made friends in the industry, as he shaped the careers of many.
Shep Gordon shares stories of his time in Hollywood, including how he met Janis Joplin during the late 1960s.
He recalls working with the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Alice Cooper in music, in addition to managing chefs such as Emeril Lagasse and Wolfgang Puck, as he created the concept of the celebrity chef.
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Shep Gordon: F.A.Q
When was Shep Gordon Born? How old is Shep Gordon?
Shep Gordon was born on October 18th, 1945. Shep Gordon is currently 80 years old.
Where was Shep Gordon Born?
Shep Gordon was born in Jackson Heights, Queens, NY and is American.
What was the first book Shep Gordon wrote?
The first book written by Shep Gordon was They Call Me Supermensch, published in 2016.
What was the most recent book Shep Gordon wrote?
His most recently released work was They Call Me Supermensch on September 20th, 2016.
Are there upcoming new books by Shep Gordon?
Shep Gordon does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Shep Gordon written?
Shep Gordon has written 1 book. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.