John Heard

John Matthew Heard (March 7, 1946 – July 21, 2017) was an American movie and television actor.

Early life
Heard was born on March 7, 1946 in Washington, D.C.. He studied at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, and Catholic University of America, in Washington, D.C.

Career
Heard had lead roles in several movies, including Chilly Scenes of Winter, Heart Beat, Cutter's Way, Cat People, and C.H.U.D., as well as supporting roles in After Hours, Big, Beaches, Awakenings, Rambling Rose, The Pelican Brief, My Fellow Americans, Snake Eyes, and Animal Factory. 

Heard also played Peter McCallister in Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, as well as appearing in Sharknado. Heard was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1999 for guest starring on The Sopranos.

Death
Heard was found dead of a heart attack at his hotel room in Palo Alto, California on July 21, 2017 at the age of 71. At the time of his death, Heard was recovering from back surgery.

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