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Wayne Heffley

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Wayne Heffley
Heffley in Man with a Camera (1958)
Born
Arnold Wayne Heffley Jr.

(1927-07-15)July 15, 1927
Bakersfield, California, U.S.
DiedNovember 19, 2008(2008-11-19) (aged 81)
Montrose, California, U.S.
OccupationsFilm, television actor
Years active1952–2006
RelativesJason Becker (grandson)

Wayne Heffley (July 15, 1927 – November 19, 2008) was an American television and film actor, known for the role of Vern Scofield on Days of Our Lives, as well as over 100 other roles.

Biography

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Heffley co-starred in the 1958 film Submarine Seahawk alongside Brett Halsey and John Bentley.[1] He appeared in S3 E14 of "The Wild, Wild West" as Deputy in "The Night of the Iron Fist" which aired 12/6/1967. Heffley also had several theatre roles.[2][3][4] He died of kidney failure in 2008.[5]

He was guitarist Jason Becker's maternal grandfather.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1954The Human JungleHoodUncredited
1955The Eternal SeaCommanding OfficerUncredited
1958Submarine SeahawkCommander Dean Stoker
1959Alfred Hitchcock PresentsProsecutorSeason 4 Episode 31: "Your Witness"
1959The TrapLou BrannUncredited
1959Crime and Punishment U.S.A.Rafe
1957-1959Highway PatrolOfficer Dennistelevision series, 1955–1959; regular
1959Battle FlameTeach
1960SpartacusSlave GuardUncredited
1960Bat MastersonJeff TaylorS2E21 "Cattle and Canes"
1960Wanted Dead or Alive (TV series)Homerseason 2 episode 22 (The Partners)
1961The OutsiderCorporal Johnson
1961The Twilight Zone (TV series)2nd Officer Wyatt
1962Birdman of AlcatrazGuardUncredited
1963A Gathering of EaglesRadar NavigatorUncredited
1966Voyage to the Bottom of the SeaSeaview DoctorSeason 2 Episode 16: "Deadly Creature Below!"
1967GunnPolice Sergeant Ashford
1967The InvadersJim WaltonCredited as Deputy episode Nightmare
1968MaryjaneIce Cream Company Manager
1971Johnny Got His GunCaptain
1966-1972BonanzaBert / Andytelevision series, 1959–1973; 2-time guest-appearance
1974The Streets of San FranciscoDetective Steiglitztelevision series, 1972–1977; guest-appearance
1974KojakDetective Steiglitztelevision series, 1973–1978; guest-appearance
1974-1975Little House on the PrairieMr. Kennedytelevision series, 1974–1984; 3-time guest-appearance
1976King KongAir Force General
1976The WaltonsCarl Muntnertelevision series, 1971–1981; guest-appearance
1977RootsTelegraphertelevision miniseries
1977OrcaPriest
1978Uncle Joe ShannonStore Manager
1977-1979Barnaby JonesCarl Larkin / Sheriff Carson / Dr. Merlowtelevision series, 1973–1980; 3-time guest-appearance
1979The White ShadowCoach Stanley Harpertelevision series, 1978–1981, guest appearance
1982Hill Street BluesGersontelevision series, 1981–1987; guest-appearance
1982The Best Little Whorehouse in TexasTV Station Manager
1983TestamentPolice Chief
1984AirwolfLieutenant Grodintelevision series, 1984–1986; 2-time guest-appearance
1985Trapper John, M.D.Chaplaintelevision series, 1979–1986; guest-appearance
1986MatlockWayne Cornelltelevision series, 1986–1995; guest-appearance
1987Black WidowEtta's Husband
1987Beyond the Next MountainPostal Clerk
1990Evening ShadeVernontelevision series, 1990–1994; guest-appearance
1989-2006Days of Our LivesVern Scofieldtelevision series, 1965-still; regular role

References

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  1. ↑ "Top Movies of the Week". Lincoln Journal. January 18, 1959. p. 16. Retrieved April 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ "Stage Society To Open New Play On February 14". Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. January 31, 1958. p. 14. Retrieved April 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "'Cowbird' due at Stage Society". Valley Times. February 8, 1958. p. 07. Retrieved April 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Theather". LA Weekly. April 23, 1992. p. 88. Retrieved April 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ Wayne Heffley Obituary
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