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John Heard
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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).
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Trapped and Playing by Someone Else’s Rules
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When the Camera Refuses to Blink
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Would You Rather
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Generation Gap
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The Great Debaters
2007 · Sheriff Dozier
Sweet Land
2005 · Minister Sorrensen
White Chicks
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Snake Eyes
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One Eight Seven
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Deceived
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Awakenings
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Beaches
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Big
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After Hours
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Cutter's Way
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On the Yard
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Valley Forge
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