John Heard Jr.[1] (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).

John Heard was a very talented actor who established himself as a respected thespian in the late 1970s and early '80s, though he is perhaps better known for his turn as Peter McCallister, Kevin McCallister's (Macaulay Culkin) father in the Home Alone (1990) movies.

Jul 22, 2017 · John Heard, the actor best known for his roles in "Home Alone" and "The Sopranos," has died, the Santa Clara Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed to CBS News. He was 71. Early reports from TMZ...

Aug 16, 2017 · Officials say actor John Heard, whose body was found last month in a Northern California hotel, died of cardiac arrest. The Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office said Tuesday an autopsy revealed...

Jul 22, 2017 · John Heard — the actor known for his role in several iconic ’80s and ’90s movies including Big, Beaches, and Home Alone — died Friday in Palo Alto, California, the Santa Clara County medical...

John Heard was an accomplished stage actor and appeared in numerous critically acclaimed Broadway productions throughout his career. In addition to his acting career, Heard was also a talented painter and photographer, showcasing his artistic abilities outside of …

Jul 23, 2017 · Actor John Heard, best known for playing the father in the “Home Alone” movies, has died, the Santa Clara County, California, medical examiner’s office said.

Jul 22, 2017 · John Heard, the actor who portrayed Kevin McCallister’s father in a pair of Home Alone films, has died at the age of 72. The Santa Clara Medical Examiner’s office confirmed Heard’s death ...

Jul 22, 2017 · The actor John Heard, best known for his role in the Home Alone films, has died at the age of 71. Heard was found dead on Friday in his hotel room in Palo Alto, California, according to...

Jul 22, 2017 · NEW YORK -- Actor John Heard, whose many roles included the father in the "Home Alone" series and a corrupt detective in "The Sopranos," has died. He was 71. His death was confirmed Saturday...