Wayne Heffley

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.

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.
Occupation(s)Film, television actor
Years active1952–2006
RelativesJason Becker (grandson)

Biography

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
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
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
  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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