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Emmett Evan "Van" Heflin Jr. (December 13, 1908 – 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.
Van Heflin. Actor: Shane. Craggy-faced, dependable star character actor Van Heflin never quite made the Hollywood "A" list, but made up for what he lacked in appearance with hard work, charisma and solid acting performances.
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...
Emmett Evan "Van" Heflin, Jr. (December 13, 1910 – July 23, 1971) was an American film and theatre 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.
56 Fims of Van Heflin ( 1908 - 1971) by milam_ogden • Created 8 years ago • Modified 8 years ago. God smiled and danced on this date in 1908 when Van was born in Watters, Oklahoma. Heflin served in WW II in the Air Force as a combat cameraman. Appeared in first play in 1928 at age of 20 at the Yale School of Drama.
Van Heflin was an American actor who had a successful career in Hollywood from the 1930s to the 1960s. He was nominated for three Academy Awards and won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Johnny Eager (1942).
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 Angeles...
