John Heard (actor)
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). Other films include The Trip to Bountiful (1985), Big (1988), The Pelican Brief (1993), White Chicks (2004), and his role as Peter McCallister in Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). From 1995 to 1996, he played the role of Roy Foltrigg in the television series The Client. From 2005 to 2006, Heard played the role of Governor Frank Tancredi in Prison Break. He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1999 for guest-starring as Vin Makazian on The Sopranos (1999–2004).
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| Born | John Heard Jr. March 7, 1946 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | July 21, 2017 (aged 71) Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Old South Cemetery, Ipswich, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1975–2017 |
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| Children | 3 |