John Heard Birthday & Fun Facts

John Heard Birthday Highlights

Birth Name

John Heard Jr.

Place Of Birth

Washington, USA

Age

77 years old

Birth Date

March 7 1946

John Heard Facts

Child Star?

no

Occupation

Actor

Education & Qualifications

Catholic University of America,

Net Worth

$3,500,000

Current Partner

Margot Kidder (1979-1980), Sharon Heard (1988-1996), Lana Pritchard (2010-2010)

Children

Maxwell Heard, John Matthew Heard, Annika Heard

Parents

Helen Heard,John Henry Heard Sr

Siblings

Cordis Heard, Matthew Heard

John Heard Jr. was born on March 7, 1946 in Washington D.C., in the United States.
He was born to Helen Heard and John Henry Heard Sr. Helen was involved in the arts and community theater while John worked for the Secretary of Defense Office.
John Heard had two siblings: Cordis Heard, a sister, and Matthew Heard. John went to Gonzaga College High School. Later, John Heard went to Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, and the Catholic University of America in D.C. He appeared in various films like 'Home Alone', 'Home Alone 2: Lost In New York', 'Heart Beat', 'Cutter's Way', 'Cat People', 'Beaches', 'Deceived', 'White Chicks', 'Big', and 'Prison Break'.
In 1979, John Heard married Margot Kidder. They were separated six days after their wedding. In 1987, John and his girlfriend, Melissa Leo, had a son. Later, John married Sharon Heard in 1988. They had two children together: Annika Rose and Maxwell John. They got divorced in 1996. In 2010, he married Lana Pritchard but separated after seven months. John Heard died on July 21, 2017 from a cardiac arrest.

What was John Heard’s net worth?

The estimated net worth of John Heard was $3.5 million.

How much did John Heard earn per year?

John Heard earned approximately $400,000.

How tall was John Heard?

John Heard was 5 ft 9 in (176 cm) tall, and he had blue eyes.

How old was John Heard?

John Heard was 71 years old when he died in 2017.

John Heard Jr. was born on March 7, 1946. His parents were John Henry Heard and Helen Heard. His mother was involved in community theater. His father was an employee of the Secretary of Defense Office. He had one sister and one brother. John's brother died in 1975. He attended Gonzaga College High School. Later on, he went to Clark and then to the Catholic University of America.

Who was John Heard’s partner?

In 1979, John Heard married Margot Kidder. It didn't last long as they separated six days later. In 1987, John Heard began dating Melissa Leo. He had a son with her who died on December 6, 2016. In 1988, John married Sharon Heard; however, they got divorced in 1996. They have two children: Annika Rose and Maxwell John. In 2010, he married Lana Pritchard. They also separated seven months later.

Best Known For…

John Heard was best known for:
'Home Alone' (1990)
'Home Alone 2: Lost In New York' (1992)
'White Chicks' (2004)
'Big' (1988)
'Cutter's Way' (1981)
'The Sopranos' (1997 to 2017)
'The Pelican Brief' (1993)
'C.H.U.D.' (1984)
'Snake Eyes' (1998)
'After Hours' (1985)
'Cat People' (1982)

Charity Work

There are no details about the charity work of John Heard.

What awards did John Heard win?

John Heard did not win any awards, but he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for 'Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series' (1999) and a CableACE award for 'Best Actor in a Movie or Miniseries' (1987).

John Heard’s Hobbies And Interests

There are no details available regarding the hobbies and interests of John Heard.

• Some interesting facts and trivia about John Heard are listed down below:
• John Heard was an American actor who appeared in many films and drama series.
• John Heard Jr. was born on March 7, 1946.
• John Heard was born in Washington D.C. in the United States.
• His parents were Helen Heard and John Henry Heard Sr.
• His mother, Helen, was involved in arts and community theater.
• His father, John, worked in the office of the Secretary of Defense.
• John Heard had a sister (Cordis Heard) and a brother (Matthew Heard).
• John was raised as a Catholic.
• John Heard was 44 years old when he did 'Home Alone'.
• He went to Gonzaga College High School.
• He attended Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts.
• He appeared in many movies like 'Between The Lines' (1977), 'First Love' (1977), 'Rush It' (1978), 'On The Yard' (1978), 'Chilly Scenes Of Winter' (1979), 'Heart Beat' (1980), 'Cutter's Way' (1981), 'Best Revenge' (1984), 'Heaven Help Us' (1985), 'The Trip To Bountiful' (1985), 'The Seventh Sign' (1988), 'Big' (1988), 'Beaches' (1988), 'Home Alone' (1990), 'Deceived' (1991), 'Waterland' (1992), 'Home Alone 2: Lost In New York' (1992), 'The Pelican Brief' (1993), 'Snake Eyes' (1998), 'Animal Factory' (2000), 'White Chicks' (2004), 'The Deal' (2005), 'Sweet Land' (2205), 'Warren' (2014), 'After The Reality' (2016), 'O' (a 2001 film that was an adaptation of 'Othello'), and many others.
• He appeared in main television series like 'Prison Break', 'Valley Forge' (1975), 'The Scarlet Letter' (1979), 'Legs' (1983), 'Kate & Allie' (1984), 'Tender Is The Night' (1985), 'Tales From The Dark Side' (1985), 'The Equalizer' (1987), 'Screen Two' (1989), 'Cross Of Fire' (1989), 'The Client' (1995 to 1996), 'The Sopranos' (1999 to 2004), 'Law & Order' (1994 to 1999), 'Outsiders' (2017), and others.
• He got married thrice: once to Margot Kidder (1979-1980), second to Sharon Heard (1988-1996), and finally to Lana Pritchard (2010-2010).
• He had three kids: Maxwell Heard, John Matthew Heard, and Annika Heard. Maxwell Heard died on December 6, 2016.
• John Heard died from a cardiac arrest on July 21, 2017. He was 71 years old. The staff found his body in a hotel room in Palo Alto, California.
• His resting place is in Old South Cemetery in Ipswich.

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