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- Birth nameErnest Howard Shepard
- Ernest Shepard was born on December 10, 1879 in London, England, UK. He was a writer and production designer, known for Christopher Robin (2018), Winnie the Pooh (2011) and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977). He was married to Norah Carrol and Florence Chaplin. He died on March 24, 1976 in Midhurst, West Sussex, England, UK.
- SpousesNorah Carrol(1943 - March 24, 1976) (his death)Florence Chaplin(1904 - 1927) (her death, 2 children)
- Most well known as the illustrator of A.A. Milne's "Winnie the Pooh" books.
- Father of Graham Shepard who was killed in World War II and Mary Shepard who illustrated the Mary Poppins book series.
- Shepard in his childhood was a cheerful boy, fond of practical jokes and, in the current slang of the day, was described as a "giddy kipper." Kipper was a nickname which clung to him all his life.
- A.A. Milne initially thought Shepard's style was not what he wanted for Winnie-the-Pooh, but later on changed his mind. Milne also arranged for Shepard to receive a share of his royalties, understanding Shepard's contribution to Pooh's success.
- Shepard modelled Pooh on Growler, a stuffed bear owned by his own son. Growler no longer exists, having been given to his granddaughter Minnie Hunt and subsequently destroyed by a neighbour's dog.
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