Stephen Shea
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Stephen Shea is a former child actor most noted for voicing the character of Linus van Pelt
(inherited from his older brother, Christopher) in several animated Peanuts
television specials, as well as in the feature-length animated film Snoopy Come Home. Shea was born on December 21, 1961, in Los Angeles
, California
. In addition to Christopher, Stephen is brother to actor Eric Shea
.
Linus van Pelt
Linus van Pelt is a character in Charles M. Schulz's comic strip Peanuts. The best friend of Charlie Brown, Linus is also the younger brother of Lucy van Pelt and older brother of Rerun van Pelt. He first appeared on September 19, 1952; however, he was not mentioned by name until three days later....
(inherited from his older brother, Christopher) in several animated Peanuts
Peanuts
Peanuts is a syndicated daily and Sunday American comic strip written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz, which ran from October 2, 1950, to February 13, 2000, continuing in reruns afterward...
television specials, as well as in the feature-length animated film Snoopy Come Home. Shea was born on December 21, 1961, in Los Angeles
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, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. In addition to Christopher, Stephen is brother to actor Eric Shea
Eric Shea
Eric Shea , is an American actor. A professional child actor since the age of six, he is best known for his roles in the feature films Yours, Mine and Ours, The Poseidon Adventure, Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies, and The Castaway Cowboy, as well as for his numerous guest-starring appearances...
.
As the voice of "Linus"
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