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John Heffernan

Acting Born May 30, 1934 New York City, New York, USA 20 credits
20
Total Credits
2014
53 Years Career Span
9
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

John Heffernan works in acting. Born May 30, 1934 in New York City, New York, USA. Archytele tracks 20 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Basquiat

as Marvin Warner
Film

Basquiat

as Welch

Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman

as Chester Markham
Film

The Sting

as Eddie Niles
Film

Draft Day

as Self
Film

1492: Conquest of Paradise

as Brother Buyl
Film

The Fisher King

as Stockbroker Bum
Film

Bringing Out the Dead

as Mr. Oh
Film

Extreme Measures

as Cartman

Frequent co-stars

Paul Newman 1 shared title
Robert Redford 1 shared title
Robert Shaw 1 shared title
Charles Durning 1 shared title
Ray Walston 1 shared title
Eileen Brennan 1 shared title
Harold Gould 1 shared title
Dana Elcar 1 shared title
Jack Kehoe 1 shared title
Dimitra Arliss 1 shared title

Career timeline

Draft Day
Snakes on a Plane: Meet the Reptiles
The Core
Bringing Out the DeadGloria
Extreme Measures
1492: Conquest of Paradise
The Fisher King
Law & OrderLaw & Order
Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure
Mary Hartman, Mary HartmanGod Told Me To
92 in the Shade
A Touch of the Poet
The Sting
Puzzle of a Downfall Child
Barefoot in Athens
The American WayTime of the Heathen

Full Filmography

20 titles
  • Law & Order (1990) as Marvin Warner
  • Law & Order (1990) as Welch
  • Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976) as Chester Markham
  • The Sting (1973) as Eddie Niles
  • Draft Day (2014) as Self
  • 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) as Brother Buyl
  • The Fisher King (1991) as Stockbroker Bum
  • Bringing Out the Dead (1999) as Mr. Oh
  • Extreme Measures (1996) as Cartman
  • Gloria (1999) as Hotel Clerk
  • God Told Me To (1976) as Bramwell
  • Mayflower: The Pilgrims' Adventure (1979) as Christopher Martin
  • 92 in the Shade (1975)
  • Puzzle of a Downfall Child (1970) as Dr. Sherman
  • Barefoot in Athens (1966) as Anytas
  • The American Way (1962) as Man in the Park
  • A Touch of the Poet (1974) as Paddy O'Dowd
  • Snakes on a Plane: Meet the Reptiles (2007) as Self
  • The Core (2005) as Narrator
  • Time of the Heathen (1962) as Gaunt

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is John Heffernan best known for?

John Heffernan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Basquiat (1996), Basquiat (1996), Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976), The Sting (1973).

When and where was John Heffernan born?

John Heffernan was born on May 30, 1934 in New York City, New York, USA.

How many credits does John Heffernan have?

John Heffernan has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2014.

What is John Heffernan's background in cinema and television?

John Heffernan (May 30, 1934 – December 3, 2018) was an American film, stage and television actor. He was perhaps best known for playing Eddie Niles in the 1973 film The Sting.