David Heard

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Birthday May 5, 1950

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Dallas, TX

Age 74 years old

#139,188 Most Popular

About

American actor known for being the father of Amber Heard. He also has appeared in the television series Overhaulin' and the feature film Machete Kills.  He is semi-retired and runs a for-hire construction company in Austin, Texas. 

Before Fame

He was a professional rodeo rider before he turned to acting. He was briefly infamous in the 1980s in central Texas when accusations emerged that pit bull fights had been staged on his 10-acre Texas ranch. 

Trivia

His first big acting break was being cast as Doctor Villachez in Machete Kills. 

Family Life

He was married to his late wife Paige Heard from November 21, 1984, until her passing on May 30, 2020 in Austin, Texas. Besides Amber, he has another daughter named Whitney Henriquez Heard. He has lived in Austin, Texas, and Dallas, Texas, for most of his life.

Associated With

He has worked with movie director Roberto Rodriguez as well as with actor Danny Trejo. His name was invoked throughout the infamous Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard court case in 2022 for allegedly threatening to harm his former son-in-law.