Dax Shepard is an American actor, comedian and director, who is best known for his portrayal of Crosby Braverman in the NBC comedy-drama series Parenthood.
He has established himself as an actor in the business through his powerful performances in Without a Paddle (2004), Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005), Employee of the Month (2006), Idiocracy (2006), Let’s Go to Prison (2006), Hit and Run (2012), CHiPs (2017), The Ranch (2018-2020), Bless This Mess (2019-2020) and Buddy Games (2020). So, who is Dax Shepard? Here’s everything we know about the actor.
Dax Shepard Biography
Dax Shepard was born on the 2nd of January 1975, in Milford, Michigan, United States of America. He’s currently 50 years old.
| Birth Name | Dax Randall Shepard |
| Nickname | Dax |
| Date of Birth | January 2, 1975 |
| Place of Birth | Highland Township, Oakland County, Michigan, U.S. |
| Age | 50 years old |
| Sun Sign | Capricorn |
| Profession | Actor, Comedian, Writer, Director |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | French-Canadian and Belgian |
| Religion | Atheism |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Kristen Bell |
| Children | 2 |
Family
- Father – Dave Robert Shepard, Sr. (Car Salesman)
- Mother – Laura LaBo (Businesswoman)
- Siblings – Carly Hatter (Younger Half-Sister) (Actress), David Shepard (Older Brother)
Education
Dax Shepard graduated from Walled Lake Central High School, Michigan in 1993 and then attended The Groundlings School, Los Angeles.
He completed his school education at Santa Monica Community College and West Los Angeles College in California. After, he enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he earned a magna cum laude degree in Anthropology.
Dax Shepard Personal Life
Dax Shepard married actress Kristen Bell, also a native of Detroit’s northern suburbs, at the Beverly Hills County Clerk’s Office on October 17, 2013. The two have been dating since 2007 when they met at a birthday party of a common friend.
They got engaged in 2010 and delayed their marriage until the state of California passed legislation legalizing same-sex marriage. Together, they have two daughters, Lincoln Bell Shepard (born March 28, 2013) and Delta Bell Shepard (born December 19, 2014).
Prior, Shepard dated actress Kate Hudson for a few months in 2007.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 6 feet 3 inches Centimeters -192 cm Meters – 1.91 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 88 kg Pounds – 194 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Distinctive Features | Towering height |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Dax Shepard made his onscreen debut in a minor role as the guy who vomited at the party in the 1998 romantic comedy film Hairshirt.
He wrote, starred in, and co-directed the 2010 comedy film Brother’s Justice. The film stars Ashton Kutcher, Tom Arnold, and Bradley Cooper.
Television Debut
Shepard first appeared in MTV’s hidden camera-practical joke reality TV series Punk’d from 2003 until 2012.
Brand Endorsements
Dax has appeared in several TV commercials for Miller Lite, Samsung Galaxy Tab S tablet, Best Buy, Samsung Electronics, and Samsung kitchen appliances. He and his wife Kristen Bell have appeared in many of Samsung’s advertising campaigns.
Famous For
Having appeared in films including Employee of the Month (2006), Without a Paddle (2004), Idiocracy (2006), Let’s Go to Prison (2006), and Hit and Run (2012).
His television work includes the MTV reality series Punk’d from 2003 to 2012 and the NBC comedy-drama series Parenthood from 2010 to 2015.
Favorite Things
- TV Show – Game of Thrones
- Car – 1967 Lincoln Continental
- Book – The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Dax Shepard Net Worth
According to Celebrity NetWorth, Dax Shepard’s net worth is estimated at $60 million US dollars in 2025.
Facts
He worked on the racetracks from the age of 14 until 28.
He was named Dax Shepard by his mother after the lead character “Diogenes Alejandro Xenos” also known as Dax in Harold Robbins’ novel The Adventurers’.
In June 2013, PETA named him and his wife Kristen Bell as the Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities of 2013.
He is good friends with Bradley Cooper.
Shepard races motorcycles at Buttonwillow Raceway, including his Ducati Hypermotard 1100S and Suzuki GSX-R1000.
He is an avid car enthusiast and can rebuild a pre-computer engine. He has a 1967 Lincoln Continental.
He practices the Transcendental Meditation program.
He co-hosts the podcast Armchair Expert with Monica Padman, which was named the 8th biggest podcast on the US Spotify.
Dax starred opposite Lake Bell in the ABC sitcom Bless This Mess from 2019 to 2020.
In 2021, he became a host of reality shows Top Gear America and Family Game Fight.