Share:

John Heard

Actor | * 03/07/1945 († 72, 07/21/2017) | Washington, D.C. (United States of America (USA))
1,380
John Heard Jr. (March 7, 1946 – July 21, 2017) was an American actor. Heard made his debut appearance in film with the ensemble Between the Lines (1977). He appeared in a number Of successful films, including Heart Beat (1980), Cutter's Way (1981), Cat People (1982), Beaches (1988), and Deceived (1991). He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1999 for guest-starring as Vin Makazian On The Sopranos (1999–2004). Other films include The Trip to Bountiful (198... ()
Photo of John Heard

John Heard Jr. (March 7, 1946 – July 21, 2017) was an American actor. He appeared in a number Of successful films, including Heart Beat (1980), Cutter's Way (1981), Cat People (1982), Beaches (1988), and Deceived (1991). Other films include The Trip to Bountiful (1985), Big (1988), The Pelican Brief (1993), White Chicks (2004), and his role as the lead protagonist (Kevin McCallister)‘s father, Peter, in Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). From 1995 to 1997, he played the role Of Roy Foltrigg in the television series The Client. From 2005 to 2006, Heard played the role Of Governor Frank Tancredi in Prison Break. He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1999 for guest-starring as Vin Makazian On The Sopranos (1999–2004).

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Crime

Known for these Movies & Shows

Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a shy research physician, uses an experimental drug to "awaken" the catatonic victims of a rare disease. Leonard is the first patient to receive the controversial treatment. His awa ...

Awakenings

PG-13

1990 | 3.9/5 | 2h
Drama
available on:
Watch now!
When a young boy makes a wish at a carnival machine to be big—he wakes up the following morning to find that it has been granted and his body has grown older overnight. But he is still the same 13-y ...

Big

PG

1988 | 3.6/5 | 1h 44min
Fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Romance / Love, Kids & Family
available on:
Watch now!
A high school swim champion with a troubled past enrolls in the U.S. Coast Guard's 'A' School, where legendary rescue swimmer, Ben Randall teaches him some hard lessons about loss, love, and self-sacr ...

The Guardian

PG-13

2006 | 3.6/5 | 2h 19min
Drama, Action
available on:
Watch now!
Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. But when a pair of bungling burglars set their sight ...

Home Alone

PG

1990 | 3.7/5 | 1h 43min
Comedy, Kids & Family
available on:
Watch now!

Awards & Nominations for John Heard

Theatre World Award
Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:

Movies with John Heard as Actor(121)

2019 Imprisoned
as Frank2018 Buoyancy
as William P. Allens2018 The Tale
as Andrew2018 Living Among Us
as George (archive footage)2018 The Last Sharknado: It's About Time
as Michael Denton Sr.2017 Searching for Fortune
as Markus Gardner2017 Pray for Rain
as Blackwell2017 Last Rampage
as Thurman2016 So B. It
as JP Monroe2016 Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero
as Sheriff Parsons2016 Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?
as Bob2016 After the Reality
as Tim Davis2015 Boiling Pot
as Garrett Stalworth2015 Counting for Thunder
as John LaSalle2015 The Murder Pact
as Sam Farmer2014 Boys of Abu Ghraib
as himself2014 Witches Blood
as Frank2014 The Nurse
as Jack Cavanee2014 Warren
as Albert2014 Animals
2014 Sister
as George2013 Sharknado
as Detective Kalkowitz2013 Torn
as Wally Parks2013 Snake & Mongoose
as Harry Furst2013 Runner Runner
as Jeremy Stancroft2013 Assault on Wall Street
as Paul Epstein2013 The Insomniac
as Conway2012 Would You Rather
as Nethiah's Father2012 The Legends of Nethiah
as Mason Westridge2012 A Perfect Ending
as Walter2012 Stealing Roses
as Joe Gregory2011 Too Big to Fail
as Tom Braxton2010 Formosa Betrayed
as Jonathan Davenport2010 The Truth
as Coach Nimms2009 Little Hercules
as Dr. Alan Shearson2008 P.J.
as Bob2008 The Lucky Ones
as Principal Winters2008 Generation Gap
as Ace Morgan2008 Justice League: The New Frontier
as Sheriff Dozier2007 The Great Debaters
as Commander Barry Garner (archive footage) (uncredited)2007 Battlestar Galactica: Razor
as Father2007 Brothers Three: An American Gothic
as Dr. Robert Hooker2007 Dead Lenny
as Gordon's Dad2006 Gamers
as Carl Lee2006 Steel City
as Capt. Frank Larson2006 The Guardian
as Peter Axelrod2005 Locusts
as Professor Roseman2005 The Deal
as Officer Lou Bratley2005 The Chumscrubber
as Tilman2005 Edison
as Prison Warden2005 Tracks
as Minister Sorrensen2005 Sweet Land
as Henry Richards2004 Mind the Gap
as Bobby2004 My Tiny Universe
as Warren Vandergeld2004 White Chicks
as Dr. Steven Brandt2003 Word of Honor
as Jack Lyons2002 The Pilot's Wife
as Roone Arledge2002 Monday Night Mayhem
as John Burroughs2001 The Boys of Sunset Ridge
as Richard Woods2001 The Big Heist
as Dean Brable2001 O
as Bill Davidson2000 The Wednesday Woman
as Tony Smith2000 Pollock
as Larry Mason2000 Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
as James Decker2000 Animal Factory
as Gregor2000 The Witness
as Jerome Carver1999 The Pact
as Prof. Lance Davidson1999 Desert Blue
1999 Freak Weather
as Gilbert Powell1998 Snake Eyes
as Dr. Britain1997 Silent Cradle
as George1997 Men
as Walker1997 Executive Power
as Dave Childress1997 One Eight Seven
as Vice President Ted Matthews1996 My Fellow Americans
as Wendell Bye1996 Before and After
as Andrew1994 Spoils of War
as Ted Forman1994 Because Mommy Works
as Gregg1993 There Was a Little Boy
as Gavin Vereek1993 The Pelican Brief
as Frankie1993 Me and Veronica
as Professor Riger1993 In the Line of Fire
as Lewis Scott1992 Waterland
as John Riley1992 Gladiator
as Dan Lawn - State of Alaska1992 Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster
as Peter McCallister1992 Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
as Daugherty1992 Radio Flyer
as Older Willcox "Buddy" Hillyer1991 Rambling Rose
as Jack1991 Deceived
as Dean1990 The End of Innocence
as Peter McCallister1990 Home Alone
as Dr. Kaufman1990 Awakenings
as Thomas Harriman1990 Mindwalk
as Col. Glen Whitacre1989 The Package
as Michael Johnson1989 Virtuoso
as Telephone Man1988 The Telephone
as John Pierce1988 Beaches
as Charlie Bloom1988 The Milagro Beanfield War
as Reverend1988 The Seventh Sign
as Paul1988 Big
as Michael Carnes1988 Betrayed
as Charlie1988 Necessity
as Johnny Boy (voice)1987 Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
as Brother Timothy1985 Heaven Help Us
as Tom the Bartender1985 After Hours
as Ludie Watts1985 The Trip to Bountiful
as George Cooper1984 C.H.U.D.
as Charlie1984 Best Revenge
as Sid1984 Too Scared to Scream
as Skipper1984 Violated
as Dan1983 Legs
as Clifford Odets1983 Will There Really Be a Morning?
as Oliver Yates1982 Cat People
as Alex Cutter1981 Cutter's Way
as Jack Kerouac1980 Heart Beat
as Charles1979 Chilly Scenes of Winter
as Byron1978 Rush It
as Juleson1978 On the Yard
as David Bonner1977 First Love
as Harry1977 Between the Lines
1975 Valley Forge

TV Shows/Series with John Heard as Actor(35)

as Self (figure)2019 The Movies That Made Us
as Joe2017 APB
as Arthur Ericson2016 MacGyver
as Dregory2013 Adam Devine's House Party
as Congressman Evan Rickford2012 Perception
as Congressman Evan Rickford Graham Beckel2012 Perception
as Congressman Roger McCourt2011 Person of Interest
as B.C.2010 Gravity
as Gunther Thorpe2009 Modern Family
as Special Congressional Investigator Michael Thomas2009 NCIS: Los Angeles
2009 Southland
2007 Cavemen
as Peter Houseman2005 Numb3rs
as Frank Tancredi2005 Prison Break
as Commander Barry Garner2004 Battlestar Galactica
2004 Jack & Bobby
as Kenwall 'Duke' Duquesne2002 CSI: Miami
as Paul 'Webster' Ballinger2002 Hack
as Larry Wiegert2001 Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Roger Ridley2000 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Peter Sipes1999 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Vin Makazian1999 The Sopranos
1995 The Client
1995 The Outer Limits
as Mitch Burke1990 Law & Order
as Walter Grobman1990 Law & Order
as David 'D.C.' Stephenson1989 Cross of Fire
as Abe North1985 Tender Is the Night
as Ron Parrish1985 The Equalizer
as Bill Callahan1985 The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Billy Malone1984 Tales from the Darkside
1984 Miami Vice
1984 Kate & Allie
as Arthur Dimmesdale1979 The Scarlet Letter
as Harvie1951 Hallmark Hall of Fame

Movies with John Heard as Crew(1)

Crew/In Memory Of2017 Sharknado 5: Global Swarming

Full Name: John Heard
Born: Wednesday, 03/07 1945 (March) in Washington, D.C. (United States of America (USA))
Died: Friday, 07/21 2017 (July) in Palo Alto (aged: 72)
Zodiac sign: Pisces (Chinese zodiac sign: Rooster)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Clark University, The Catholic University of America
Spouses (current/former): Margot Kidder
Other names for John Heard (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"John Matthew Heard, Jr."
John Heard frequently works together with these people:
Dick Wolf (18x, Crew)
Adam LeFevre (16x, Actor)
Lou Martini Jr. (16x, Actor)
Michael Gaston (15x, Actor)
Bruce MacVittie (15x, Actor)
William H. Burns (15x, Actor)
Zach Grenier (14x, Actor)
Terry Serpico (14x, Actor)
John Doman (13x, Actor)
Robert Turano (13x, Actor)
Myk Watford (12x, Actor)
Ian Ziering (6x, Actor)
Maintain information on this page as an official partner
Is any information about this person incorrect or missing? Give us a hint!
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:9885, Added: 05/06/2018, Last updated: 08/21/2024