John Heard Biography

Fast Facts

• Awarded the Theatre World award in 1977
• Inducted into the hall of fame at his alma mater Gonzaga College High School in 2003
• Graduated from Clark University in Worcester, Mass․, in 1968
• Started acting in an off-Broadway production of "The Wager" in 1974
• Quote: "[on "Stealing Roses"] "I read the script and it was about a relationship between a man and a woman who had been together and who were very much in love with each other․ That kind of devotion I don't normally see in a movie․""
• Quote: "[on success] "Well for the period of time that I was successful, I've been much more successful in my life as an actor, and miserably unsuccessful in my private life․ But right now I would have to say that I'm successful in both, in terms of, well ․․․ success․""
• Charged with trespassing and harassing ex-girlfriend Melissa Leo in 1997
• Frequently takes on the role of characters who are in a position of authority
• Has a son with actress Melissa Leo
• Voiced the role of Matthew in an audio book version of the Bible