David Shepherd (producer)

David Shepherd
BornOctober 10, 1924
DiedDecember 17, 2018
Occupation(s)producer
Improv coach/teacher
director
Years active1950–2018
Notable workPlaywrights Theatre Club
Compass Players
Canadian Improv Games
ImprovOlympic

David Gwynne Shepherd (10 October 1924 – 17 December 2018) was an American producer, director, and actor noted for his innovative work in improvisational theatre. He founded and/or co-founded the Playwrights Theatre Club, The Compass Players, the Canadian Improv Games, and the ImprovOlympic.