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American television and film actor
Wayne Heffley
Heffley in Man with a Camera (1958)
BornArnold 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.
Occupation(s)Film, 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

Heffley co-starred in the 1958 film Submarine Seahawk alongside Brett Halsey and John Bentley. 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. He died of kidney failure in 2008.

He was guitarist Jason Becker's maternal grandfather.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1954 The Human Jungle Hood Uncredited
1955 The Eternal Sea Commanding Officer Uncredited
1958 Submarine Seahawk Commander Dean Stoker
1959 Alfred Hitchcock Presents Prosecutor Season 4 Episode 31: "Your Witness"
1959 The Trap Lou Brann Uncredited
1959 Crime and Punishment U.S.A. Rafe
1957-1959 Highway Patrol Officer Dennis television series, 1955–1959; regular
1959 Battle Flame Teach
1960 Spartacus Slave Guard Uncredited
1960 Bat Masterson Jeff Taylor S2E21 "Cattle and Canes"
1960 Wanted Dead or Alive (TV series) Homer season 2 episode 22 (The Partners)
1961 The Outsider Corporal Johnson
1961 The Twilight Zone (TV series) 2nd Officer Wyatt
1962 Birdman of Alcatraz Guard Uncredited
1963 A Gathering of Eagles Radar Navigator Uncredited
1967 Gunn Police Sergeant Ashford
1967 The Invaders Jim Walton Credited as Deputy episode Nightmare
1968 Maryjane Ice Cream Company Manager
1971 Johnny Got His Gun Captain
1966-1972 Bonanza Bert / Andy television series, 1959–1973; 2-time guest-appearance
1974 The Streets of San Francisco Detective Steiglitz television series, 1972–1977; guest-appearance
1974 Kojak Detective Steiglitz television series, 1973–1978; guest-appearance
1974-1975 Little House on the Prairie Mr. Kennedy television series, 1974–1984; 3-time guest-appearance
1976 King Kong Air Force General
1976 The Waltons Carl Muntner television series, 1971–1981; guest-appearance
1977 Roots Telegrapher television miniseries
1977 Orca Priest
1978 Uncle Joe Shannon Store Manager
1977-1979 Barnaby Jones Carl Larkin / Sheriff Carson / Dr. Merlow television series, 1973–1980; 3-time guest-appearance
1979 The White Shadow Coach Stanley Harper television series, 1978–1981, guest appearance
1982 Hill Street Blues Gerson television series, 1981–1987; guest-appearance
1982 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas TV Station Manager
1983 Testament Police Chief
1984 Airwolf Lieutenant Grodin television series, 1984–1986; 2-time guest-appearance
1985 Trapper John, M.D. Chaplain television series, 1979–1986; guest-appearance
1986 Matlock Wayne Cornell television series, 1986–1995; guest-appearance
1987 Black Widow Etta's Husband
1987 Beyond the Next Mountain Postal Clerk
1990 Evening Shade Vernon television series, 1990–1994; guest-appearance
1989-2006 Days of Our Lives Vern Scofield television series, 1965-still; regular role

References

  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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