John Heffernan
Attentive, charismatic, authoritative & intelligent.
Brought up in Essex.
A star of the stage.
Nominated for an Evening Standard Award for Best Actor for his role in Edward II.
Audio Samples
Singing Ability
- Various singing styles (Skilled)
Acting Talents
- Improvisation (Experience of)
Credits
- Much Ado About Nothing (Theatre, 2022) Benedict. National Theatre
- The Duke (Feature Film, 2020) Neddie Cussen. Pathe
- A Slight Ache (Theatre, West End, 2019) Edward. Harold Pinter Theatre.
- Misbehaviour (Feature Film, 2019) Gareth. Pathe
- The Banishing (Film, 2019) Linus Forster. West End Films.
- Dracula (TV, 2019) Netflix
- Official Secrets (Feature Film, 2019) James Welch. Classified Films.
- Brexit - The Uncivil War (TV Film, 2019) Matthew Elliot. HBO
- Official Secrets (Feature Film, 2018) James Welch. Raindog.
- Collateral (TV, 2018) Sam Spence. BBC
- The Crown (TV, 2017) Lord Altrincham. Left Bank Pictures
- Saint George and The Dragon (Theatre, 2017) George. The National Theatre.
- Crooked House (TV, 2017) Laurence Brown. Brilliant Films
- Loch Ness (TV, 2016) Dr Simon Marr. ITV
- Luther (TV, 2016) Steven Rose. BBC
- Dickensian (TV, 2016) Jaggers. BBC
- Home Front (Radio, 2016) Henry V. BBC Radio.
- Going Solo (Radio, 2016) Roald Dahl. BBC4 Radio
- Othello (Short Film, 2016) Iago. Globe Film
- Eye in the Sky (Feature Film, 2015) Major Harold Webb.
- Macbeth (Theatre, 2015) Macbeth. Young Vic.
- Foyle's War (TV, 2014-15) James Gifford. ITV.
- Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (TV, 2014) Henry Lascelles. BBC.
- Love And Marriage (TV, 2013) Ashley Roehampton. ITV.
- Murder On The Home Front (TV, 2013) Joseph Ziegler. ITV.
- Edward II (Theatre, West End, 2013) Edward II. National Theatre.
- The Hothouse (Theatre, West End, 2013) Lush. Trafalgar Studios.
- Henry IV (TV, 2012) Francis. BBC.
- Love And Information (Theatre, West End, 2012) Royal Court Theatre.
- The Physicists (Theatre, West End, 2012) Johann Wilhelm Mobius. Donmar Warehouse.
- She Stoops To Conquer (Theatre, West End, 2012) George Hastings. National Theatre.
- Having You (Feature Film, 2012) Dr Matthew Jenson.
- The Last Of The Duchess (Theatre, West End, 2011) Michael Bloch. Hampstead Theatre.
- Emperor And Galilean (Theatre, West End, 2011) Peter. National Theatre.
- Richard II (Theatre, 2011) Richard II. Tobacco Factory.
- The Shadow Line (TV, 2010) Constable Felix. BBC.
- Love, Love, Love (Theatre, 2010) Kenneth. Paines Plough.
- After The Dance (Theatre, West End, 2010) Peter Scott-Fowler. National Theatre.
- The Habit Of Art (Theatre, West End, 2010) George. National Theatre.
- Jack Thorne Monologue (Theatre, 2009) Bernard. Bush Theatre.
- Carrie's War (Theatre, West End, 2009) Albert Sandwich. Apollo Theatre.
- Lloyd George Knew My Father (Theatre, 2009) Rev. Trevor Simmonds. Theatre Royal Bath.
- King Lear (TV, 2008) Oswald. Ch4.
- Casualty (TV, 2008) Clarence Blythe. BBC1.
- Revenger's Tragedy (Theatre, West End, 2008) Supervacuo. National Theatre.
- Major Barbara (Theatre, West End, 2008) Stephen Undershaft. National Theatre.
- The Archers (Radio, 2008) Gary. BBC Radio.
- Holby Blue (TV, 2007) Jimmy Cooper. BBC1.
- Hamlet (Theatre, 2005) Francisco. English Touring Company.
Related news articles
30/06/2022
'Much Ado About Nothing' at the National Theatre. Starring John Heffernan.
Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy of new beginnings. Since the 1930s, the legendary family-run Hotel Messina has been visited by artists, celebrities and royalty. When the current owner’s daughter falls for a dashing young soldier, the hallways are ringing with the sound of wedding bells. 7th July- 10th September 2022, get your tickets now.
15/06/2022
New drama series 'Becoming Elizabeth' starring John Heffernan.
Elizabeth Tudor, an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court on her journey to secure the crown. Becoming Elizabeth begins on Sunday 12th June 2022, with new episodes available to stream on Starz in the US and on StarzPlay through Amazon Prime Video in the UK weekly.
29/04/2021
New BBC adaptation period drama 'The Pursuit Of Love’ based on the novel by Nancy Mitford. Starring Emily Beecham & featuring John Heffernan.
A romantic comedy-drama about love and friendship. Set in Europe between the two World Wars, the story follows the adventures and misadventures of the charismatic Linda Radlett, and her best friend & cousin Fanny Logan.Watch at 9pm on the 9th May on BBC One.
18/12/2019
New TV Adaptation of the classic horror story Dracula!
Starring John Heffernan, Sacha Dhawan, Joanna Scanlan & Nathan Stewart Jarrett. Watch on New Years Day, BBC One at 9pm.