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John Heffernan

84 (at death)May 30, 1934New York City, New York, USAPopularity 0.7

John Heffernan (May 30, 1934 – December 3, 2018) was an American film, stage and television actor. He was perhaps best known for playing Eddie Niles in the 1973 film The Sting.

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Known For

The Fisher King poster
7.3
The Fisher King
1991
as Stockbroker Bum
1492: Conquest of Paradise poster
6.3
1492: Conquest of Paradise
1992
as Brother Buyl

Biography

John Heffernan (May 30, 1934 – December 3, 2018) was an American film, stage and television actor. He was perhaps best known for playing Eddie Niles in the 1973 film The Sting.

Career

Filmography

1492: Conquest of Paradise poster
6.3
1492: Conquest of Paradise
1992
as Brother Buyl
The Fisher King poster
7.3
The Fisher King
1991
as Stockbroker Bum
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