About Ken Shapiro
Lived 1942 – 2017 (aged 75). Ken Shapiro was an American screenwriter, actor, film director, film producer and television producer.
Kenneth Roy Shapiro (June 5, 1942 – November 18, 2017) was an American writer, producer, director and child actor. Most notably, he played the role of the "Kid" on The Buick-Berle Show. He was a regular on George Scheck's "Star Time" Kids Show (1951–52) working under the name "Kenny Sharpe", along with another budding star Connie Francis.
Shapiro also directed several titles, including The Groove Tube (1974) and Modern Problems (1981). He died in November 2017 at the age of 75 from cancer.
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Who was Ken Shapiro?
American actor, screenwriter and director (1942-2017)
When was Ken Shapiro born?
Ken Shapiro was born on 5 June 1942 in Newark.
When did Ken Shapiro die?
Ken Shapiro died on 18 November 2017 in Las Cruces.
What was Ken Shapiro's occupation?
Ken Shapiro was a screenwriter, actor, film director, film producer and television producer.
What nationality was Ken Shapiro?
Ken Shapiro was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken Shapiro. https://biography.guide/ken-shapiro/
MLA: "Ken Shapiro." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ken-shapiro/.
Chicago: "Ken Shapiro." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ken-shapiro/.
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