Trivia

Shea's son, Mike Shea, was the winner of the silver medal in snowboard-cross at the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Winter Games.

Shea's duties with the LAPD included serving as the head of security for celebrities riding in the Hollywood Christmas Parade,.

On September 16, 2010, the 7th Annual Hollywood PAL Benefit, held at the Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, Shea was honored for his "incredible dedication and hard work" and "community involvement" as a law enforcement officer.

In September 2010, Shea retired from his 31-year career with the LAPD as a Senior Lead Officer.

In 1979, Shea became a police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department.

Attended classes at Van Nuys High School in the San Fernando Valley where he lived with his family. Shea graduated from Van Nuys High School in 1971.

After leaving show business in 1973, began working in a patio furniture shop in Studio City, Los Angeles.