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John Heard
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Heard in 2010
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John Matthew Heard
March 7, 1946 Washington, D.C., U.S.
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| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1974–2017 |
| Spouse(s) |
Margot Kidder
(m. 1979; div. 1980)Sharon Heard
(m. 1988; div. 1996)Lana Pritchard
(m. 2010; div. 2010) |
| Children | 3 (including John James Heard) |
| Parent(s) | John Henry Heard |
John Matthew Heard was an American actor. He appeared in many movies and TV shows. He was born on March 7, 1946, and passed away on July 21, 2017. Many people remember him for playing Peter McCallister, the dad in the popular Home Alone movies.
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Early Life and Education
John Heard was born in Washington, D.C., on March 7, 1946. He went to college at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. He also studied at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
Acting Career Highlights
John Heard had a long and successful acting career. He was famous for playing Peter McCallister, the dad in the hit movies Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. These movies are very popular, especially around the holidays.
Notable Movie Roles
Heard also had important roles in other films. These included Big, Beaches, and Awakenings. He also appeared in movies like Cutter's Way and The Pelican Brief. Later in his career, he appeared in the fun movie Sharknado.
Television Appearances
John Heard was also recognized for his TV work. He was even nominated for an Emmy Award in 1999. This was for his guest role on the TV show The Sopranos.
Later Life and Passing
John Heard passed away on July 21, 2017. He was 71 years old. He was found in his hotel room in Palo Alto, California. Doctors said he died from a heart attack. At the time, he was recovering from back surgery.
