Outside of his stage work, he has achieved fame as an actor, writer, and director in the film industry. With a career that now spans nearly 40 years, Sam Shepard has gained the critical regard, media attention, and iconic status enjoyed by only a rare few in American theatre. Throughout his career Shepard has amassed numerous grants, prizes, fellowships, and awards, including the Cannes Palme d'Or and the Pulitzer Prize.
The U.S. government has acknowledged that the official retirement age will to increase from 66 years. But doubts about the solvency of Social Security and the need for funding beyond the government entitlement is making the official age obsolete.
The current full retirement age is 66. The age when retired people can receive full benefits is increasing gradually to age 67. See Benefits By Year Of Birth for more information. When youâre ready to apply for retirement benefits, use our online retirement application, the quickest, easiest, and most convenient way to apply.