Ira Heiden
American television and film actor (born 1966)
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::summary American television and film actor (born 1966) ::
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| occupation | Actor |
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Ira Heiden (born September 22, 1966) is an American television and film actor. He played Will Stanton in the 1987 horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Ira's other film roles include the 1988 film Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, Timelock (1996), The Trouble with the Truth (2011), and Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021).
Heiden had a small recurring role in the ABC hit TV series Alias as C.I.A. techie Rick McCarthy. He has made guest appearances on TV shows such as Family Ties, Step by Step, and Family Matters.
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1986 | The B.R.A.T. Patrol | Ray | TV film |
| 1987 | A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors | Will Stanton | |
| 1987 | Student Exchange | Simon | TV film |
| 1988 | Illegally Yours | Andrew Dice | |
| 1988 | Elvira: Mistress of the Dark | Bo | |
| 1990 | Zapped Again! | Elliott | |
| 1991 | Father of the Bride | Stock Boy | |
| 1993 | The Pros & Cons of Breathing | Bradley | |
| 1994 | Dangerous Touch | Benny | |
| 1996 | Timelock | Dr. Teller | |
| 2011 | The Trouble with the Truth | Restaurant Host | |
| 2021 | Ghostbusters: Afterlife | Mini-Pufts (voice role) | |
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