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Emmett Evan " Van " Heflin Jr. (December 13, 1908 [1] – July 23, 1971) was an American theatre, radio, and film actor. He played mostly character parts over the course of his film career, but during the 1940s had a string of roles as a leading man. Heflin won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Johnny Eager (1942).
Van Heflin was a versatile and dependable character actor who won an Oscar for his role in Johnny Eager (1941). He starred in various genres, from westerns to noir, and served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.
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Jul 24, 1971 · Van Heflin's enduring talent as an actor was recognized early on Broadway and in Hol lywood, where he won an Oscar as best supporting actor in “Johnny Eager” (1942) and...
A list of 56 films featuring Van Heflin, an American actor who won an Oscar for his role in Johnny Eager. The list includes titles, ratings, genres, directors, and co-stars of his movies from 1936 to 1978.
Jul 24, 1971 · Van Heflin, longtime character actor who generally portrayed tough guys who were more sensitive and vulnerable than their snarling manner initially implied, died Friday in a Los...
Van Heflin was an American actor who won an Oscar for his role in Johnny Eager (1942). He also starred in films such as Shane, 3:10 to Yuma, and The Strange Love of Martha Ivers.
Apr 30, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Van Heflin, an Oscar-winning actor who starred in films such as Johnny Eager, Shane, Black Widow and Airport. Find out his essential films, family background and military service.
