Van Heflin
1908 – 1971

Van Heflin

American actor (1908–1971)

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Born
1908-12-13, Walters
Died
1971-07-23
Birthplace state
Oklahoma

Biography

Van Heflin was born on December 13, 1908, in Walters, Oklahoma, and died on July 23, 1971. He worked as a theatre, radio, and film actor, taking on mostly character roles throughout his film career, though he played leading men in several films during the 1940s. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Johnny Eager (1942) and starred in the westerns Shane (1953), 3:10 to Yuma (1957), and Gunman's Walk (1958). His final film role included a mentally disturbed airline passenger in Airport (1970).

Occupation

Van Heflin is recorded as a film actor, a stage actor, a character actor and a actor, born in Oklahoma (1908–1971).

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Frequently asked about Van Heflin

Who was Van Heflin?
Van Heflin was American actor (1908–1971), born in Oklahoma (1908 – 1971).
When and where was Van Heflin born?
Van Heflin was born on 1908-12-13 in Walters.
When did Van Heflin die?
Van died on 1971-07-23.
What was Van Heflin known for?
Van Heflin is recorded as a film actor, a stage actor, a character actor and a actor.
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