Ben Shepherd
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 20, 1968
- Birthplace
- Okinawa, Japan
Born in Okinawa, Shepherd grew up in Washington and developed an interest in music after watching Johnny Cash on TV. He played in various punk-rock bands and eventually joined Soundgarden as a bassist in 1990. Shepherd contributed to the band's musical evolution and played a significant role in songwriting. In 1993, he formed a side project, Hater, with Matt Cameron and John McBain. Soundgarden broke up in 1997, leading Shepherd to struggle with addiction and personal issues. He played in various bands before Soundgarden reunited in 2010, continuing until Chris Cornell's death in 2017.
Filmography
Hard Rock Calling: Soundgarden Live at Hyde Park TBA
Actor
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2025
as Self
MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains 2020
as Self
Soundgarden - Live From The Artists Den 2019
Actor
Unfinished Plan: The Path of Alain Johannes 2017
as Self
Soundgarden - Live at The Paramount Theatre 1991 2016
Actor
The Colossus of Destiny: A Melvins Tale 2016
as Self
![Poster for Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazil](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.tmdb.org%2Ft%2Fp%2Fw185%2FotbzAvETWdP2ZpQnT7Z5Qb2N6Ox.jpg&w=96&q=75)
Soundgarden: [2014] Lollapalooza Brazil 2014
as Bass
Soundgarden - Live At Lollapalooza 2010
Actor
VH1 News Special: Grunge 2001
as Self
Cold Hearts 1999
Original Music Composer
Hype! 1996
Actor
Singles 1992
as Himself - Soundgarden (uncredited)
- Soundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop Festival
Soundgarden: [1992] Pinkpop Festival 1992
as Bass
Soundgarden: Motorvision 1992
Actor
Credits from TMDB.