Overview (4)Date of Birth 13 December 1908, Walters, Oklahoma, USADate of Death 23 July 1971, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA (heart attack)Birth Name Emmett Evan Heflin Jr.Height 5' 11¾" (1.82 m)Mini Bio (1)Craggy-faced, dependable star character actor Van Heflin never quite made the Hollywood "A" list, but made up for what he lacked in appearance with hard work, charisma and solid acting performances. He was born Emmett Evan Heflin in Oklahoma in December 1910, the son of Fanny Bleec