John William Shepherd (born November 18, 1960) is an American actor and producer who has starred in film and on television since the 1980s. Career He is best known for his role in the 1985 horror film Friday the 13th: A New Beginning as Tommy Jarvis and speaks in the commentary of the deluxe edition DVD of the film in 2009. He also appeared in one episode of Friday the 13th TV series. Other movies he starred in were the 1992 movie Deep Cover and in the 1996 comedy film Down Periscope with Kelsey Grammer. His most recent role was in the 2000 movie Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius. Shepherd has made guest appearances on TV shows such as Quantum Leap, Tour of Duty, Friday the 13th: The Series, and T.J. Hooker. John Shepherd is a producer of such films as The Ultimate Gift, Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius, Snowmen, The Stoning of Soraya M., and co-executive producer of Bella. Filmography Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) – Tommy Jarvis Thunder Run (1986) – Chris Caught (1987) – Tim Devon Banzai Runner (1987) – Beck Baxter Hot Paint (1988) Frank Nitti: The Enforcer (1988) The Hunt for Red October (1990) – Foxtrot Pilot The Heroes of Desert Storm (1991) Deep Cover (1992) – Undercover Cop (uncredited) Down Periscope (1996) – Young Sailor The Ride (1997) – Staff #1 Bless the Child (2000) – Mr. Czernik The Climb (2002) – Pastor Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004) – Bob Woodruff Television The Phantom of the Open Hearth (1978) – Young Ralph Parker California Fever (1979) – Don 240-Robert (1981) – Chris The Other Victim (1981) – Steve Langford T.J. Hooker (1982) – David Wagner Confessions of a Married Man (1983) – Tom Close Ties (1983) – Thayer The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe (1987) – Friend as Party Friday the 13th: The Series (1988) – Constable High Mountain Rangers (1988) I'll Be Home for Christmas (1988) – Greg Tour of Duty (1989) – Specialist Taft The Equalizer (1989) – Michael Gianelli Quantum Leap (1990) – Thomas Road to Avonlea (1990) – Henry Rock Hudson (1990) – Captain of 'Fighter Squadron' Shannon's Deal (1990) Mark Twain and Me (1991) – Oxford Dean External links 1960 births American male film actors American male television actors Living people People from Glen Ellyn, Illinois