John Heard

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Biography

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), and was perhaps best known for his role of Peter McCallister in the first two Home Alone films (1990–1992). He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1999 for guest-starring as Vin Makazian on The Sopranos (1999–2004).

Career Overview

John Heard has 149 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Sharknado with 3 titles. Signature works include White Chicks, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, A Perfect Ending. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
149
Birth Date
1946-03-07 00:00:00
Birth Place
Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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