Van Heflin
Acting50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 13, 1910
Birth Place: Walters, Oklahoma, USA
About Van Heflin
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).
Best Van Heflin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Van Heflin's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Van Heflin.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! | (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Last Child | Senator Quincy George | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Airport | D. O. Guerrero | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Ruthless Four | Sam Cooper | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Man Outside | Bill MacLean | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Stagecoach | Marshal Curly Wilcox | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Once a Thief | Inspector Mike Vido | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Greatest Story Ever Told | Bar Amand | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Five Branded Women | Velko | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | They Came to Cordura | Sgt. John Chawk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Tempest | Emelyan Pugachov | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Gunman's Walk | Lee Hackett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | 3:10 to Yuma | Dan Evans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Patterns | Fred Staples | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Black Widow | Peter Denver | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Woman's World | Jerry Talbot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | A Star Is Born World Premiere | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Raid | Maj. Neal Benton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Tanganyika | John Gale | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Shane | Joe Starrett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | South of Algiers | Nicholas Chapman | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Week-End with Father | Brad Stubbs | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Prowler | Webb Garwood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tomahawk | Bridger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | East Side, West Side | Mark Dwyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Madame Bovary | Charles Bovary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Act of Violence | Frank R. Enley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Secret Land | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Three Musketeers | Athos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Tap Roots | Keith Alexander | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | B.F.'s Daughter | Thomas W. 'Tom' Brett | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Possessed | David Sutton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Green Dolphin Street | Timothy Haslam | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Till the Clouds Roll By | James I. Hessler | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Strange Love of Martha Ivers | Sam Masterson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Land and Live in the Jungle | 1st Lieutenant Lynn Harrison | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Presenting Lily Mars | John Thornway | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Tennessee Johnson | Andrew Johnson | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Seven Sweethearts | Henry Taggart | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Grand Central Murder | 'Rocky' Custer | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Kid Glove Killer | Gordon McKay | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Johnny Eager | Jeff Hartnett | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | H.M. Pulham, Esq. | Bill King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Santa Fe Trail | Rader | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Saturday's Heroes | Val | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Annapolis Salute | Clay V. Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Outcasts of Poker Flat | Rev. Samuel Woods | Average | Similar → |
Van Heflin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Van Heflin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Van Heflin is "A Star Is Born World Premiere" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Van Heflin acted in?
Van Heflin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Van Heflin?
Other notable films include "Land and Live in the Jungle", "Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress", and "Tanganyika".