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John Heffernan(1933-2018)

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John Heffernan was born on 30 May 1933 in Bronx, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for The Sting (1973), 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) and Bringing Out the Dead (1999). He died on 20 November 2018 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornMay 30, 1933
DiedNovember 20, 2018(85)
BornMay 30, 1933
DiedNovember 20, 2018(85)
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Known for

Paul Newman and Robert Redford in The Sting (1973)
The Sting
8.2
  • Eddie Niles
  • 1973
Gérard Depardieu in 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)
1492: Conquest of Paradise
6.4
  • Brother Buyl
  • 1992
Nicolas Cage in Bringing Out the Dead (1999)
Bringing Out the Dead
6.9
  • Mr. Oh
  • 1999
Hugh Grant and Gene Hackman in Extreme Measures (1996)
Extreme Measures
6.2
  • Cartman
  • 1996

Credits

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Actor

  • Kevin Costner in Draft Day (2014)
    Draft Day
    6.8
    • John Heffernan
    • 2014
  • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, David Ajala, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
    Law & Order
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Marvin Warner
    • Welch
    • 1992–2001
  • Nicolas Cage in Bringing Out the Dead (1999)
    Bringing Out the Dead
    6.9
    • Mr. Oh
    • 1999
  • Sharon Stone and Jean-Luke Figueroa in Gloria (1999)
    Gloria
    5.2
    • Hotel Clerk
    • 1999
  • Hugh Grant and Gene Hackman in Extreme Measures (1996)
    Extreme Measures
    6.2
    • Cartman
    • 1996
  • Gérard Depardieu in 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992)
    1492: Conquest of Paradise
    6.4
    • Brother Buyl
    • 1992
  • Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges in The Fisher King (1991)
    The Fisher King
    7.5
    • Stockbroker Bum
    • 1991
  • MysteryDisc: Murder, Anyone? (1982)
    MysteryDisc: Murder, Anyone?
    5.8
    Video Game
    • Thomas Pembroke
    • 1982
  • Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure (1979)
    Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure
    5.9
    TV Movie
    • Christopher Martin
    • 1979
  • Lovers and Friends (1977)
    Lovers and Friends
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Lester Saxton #1 (original cast) (1977)
    • 1977–1978
  • Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976)
    Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Chester Markham
    • 1976
  • God Told Me To (1976)
    God Told Me To
    6.3
    • Bramwell
    • 1976
  • James Pritchett in The Doctors (1963)
    The Doctors
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Professor Everett Chambers
    • 1976
  • Peter Fonda, Margot Kidder, and Warren Oates in 92 in the Shade (1975)
    92 in the Shade
    5.8
    • Myron
    • 1975
  • The Lives of Benjamin Franklin (1974)
    The Lives of Benjamin Franklin
    7.2
    TV Mini Series
    • 1974

Personal details

  • Born
    • May 30, 1933
    • Bronx, New York, USA
  • Died
    • November 20, 2018
    • New York City, New York, USA(undisclosed)
  • Parents
      Catherine Lillian GIlman
  • Other works
    Active on Broadway in the following productions:

Did you know

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    Played a supporting role in the Broadway production of "Luther" by John Osborne in 1963 and later took over the title role from Albert Finney.

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