Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
September 20, 1968
Place of Birth:
Okinawa, Japan
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Ben Shepherd
Biography
Born in Okinawa, Shepherd grew up in Washington and developed an interest in music after watching Johnny Cash on TV. He played in various punk-rock bands and eventually joined Soundgarden as a bassist in 1990. Shepherd contributed to the band's musical evolution and played a significant role in songwriting. In 1993, he formed a side project, Hater, with Matt Cameron and John McBain. Soundgarden broke up in 1997, leading Shepherd to struggle with addiction and personal issues. He played in various bands before Soundgarden reunited in 2010, continuing until Chris Cornell's death in 2017.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains | Self |
| 2019 | Soundgarden: Live From The Artists Den | |
| 2017 | Unfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannes | Self |
| 2016 | Soundgarden: Live at The Paramount Theatre 1991 | |
| 2016 | The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale | Himself |
| 2014 | Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazil | Bass |
| 2010 | Soundgarden - Live At Lollapalooza | |
| 1996 | Hype! | |
| 1994 | Soundgarden: Black Hole Sun | Ben Shepherd |
| 1992 | Soundgarden: Motorvision | |
| 1992 | Soundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop Festival | Bass |
| 1992 | Singles | Himself - Soundgarden (uncredited) |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Live from the Artists Den | Self |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Musical Guest |