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Van Heflin
1910–1971 · Actor
Biography
Emmett Evan "Van" Heflin, Jr. 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. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Johnny Eager (1942).
Notable Noir Roles
A former prisoner of war, Frank Enley is hailed as a hero in his California town. However, Frank has a shameful secret that comes back to haunt him when fellow survivor Joe Parkson emerges, intent on…
Full Noir Filmography
1 film · 1949–1949YearFilmCharacterDirector
1949Act of ViolenceFrank R. EnleyFred ZinnemannView Film →
