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John Heard

American actor (1946–2017)

  • Fame64.7
  • Momentum19.4
  • Wikipedia172.9K
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Lived 1946–2017, aged 71United States
United StatesUnited StatesActorsActor
  • Wikipedia
    38 languages
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  • Era
    1946–2017
    Aged 71
  • Known for
    White Chicks
    2004
Summary
Updated 2026-08-30

John Matthew Heard Jr. was an American actor. He 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), After Hours (1985), Beaches (1988), Deceived (1991), and as Peter McCalister in Home Alone (1990) and its sequel Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1999 for his recurring role as corrupt police detective Vin Makazian on The Sopranos (1999–2004).

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  • Theatre World Award
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64.7
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Momentum19.4
Historical28.5
Now attention100.0
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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