John Heard
Known for Acting
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).
Filmography
A Perfect Ending
2012
as Mason Westridge
White Chicks
2004
as Warren Vandergeld
O
2001
as Dean Brable
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
1992
as Peter
Desert Blue
1999
as Prof. Lance Davidson
Big
1988
as Paul
In the Line of Fire
1993
as Professor Riger
The Package
1989
as Col. Glen Whitacre
Snake Eyes
1998
as Gilbert Powell
Awakenings
1990
as Dr. Kaufman
After Hours
1985
as Tom the Bartender
Sharknado
2013
as George
The Guardian
2006
as Capt. Frank Larson
Runner Runner
2013
as Harry Furst
Edison
2005
as Tilman
Cat People
1982
as Oliver Yates
The Pelican Brief
1993
as Gavin Vereek
Beaches
1988
as John Pierce
Gladiator
1992
as John Riley
The Great Debaters
2007
as Sheriff Dozier