Stephen Shea (born December 21, 1961) is a former child actor most noted for voicing the character of Linus van Pelt (inherited from his older brother, Christopher) in several animated Peanuts television specials, as well as in the feature-length animated film Snoopy Come Home. Shea was born on December 21, 1961, in Los Angeles, California. In addition to Christopher, Stephen is brother to actor Eric Shea. Shea was the voice actor for Linus in eight Peanuts specials in Play It Again, Charlie Brown, You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Come Home, 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.