John Heffernan

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

Life and career Heffernan was born in Manhattan, New York. He began his screen career in the 1950s in New York, appearing in Broadway productions, In 1964, he replaced Albert Finney in the title role of the New York production of Luther. His last stage credit was for the 1982 production Alice in Wonderland.

Heffernan began his screen career in 1960, appearing in the anthology television series The Play of the Week. He also played Professor Everett Chambers in the soap opera television series The Doctors, and Chester Markham in Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. In 1973, he played Eddie Niles in the film The Sting. He appeared in films such as Bringing Out the Dead, 92 in the Shade, 1492: Conquest of Paradise, Gloria, Extreme Measures, and The Fisher King.

Heffernan retired from acting in 2001, last appearing in the NBC police procedural television series Law & Order.

Death Heffernan died on December 3, 2018, at the age of 84.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1961 Time of the Heathen Gaunt 1970 Puzzle of a Downfall Child Dr. Sherman 1973 The Sting Eddie Niles 1975 92 in the Shade Myron 1976 God Told Me To Bramwell 1991 The Fisher King Stockbroker Bum 1992 1492: Conquest of Paradise Brother Buyl 1996 Extreme Measures Cartman 1999 Gloria Hotel Clerk 1999 Bringing Out the Dead Mr. Oh