Stephen Shea standing in at 6' (1.83 m) was born December 21, 1961 in Los Angeles, California and is a former child actor most noted for voicing the character of Linus van Pelt (inheriting the role from his older brother, Christopher) in seven animated Peanuts television specials (Play It Again, Charlie Brown, You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown, It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown, It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown, and Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown), and in the feature-length animated film Snoopy Come Home. Stephen is also the brother of actor Eric Shea.