Heath Freeman (actor)
Heath Freeman | |
|---|---|
 Freeman in Bones, 2006 | |
| Born | June 23, 1980 |
| Died | November 14, 2021 (aged 41) |
| Alma mater | New York University Tisch School of the Arts University of Texas[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 2001–2021 |
Heath Freeman (June 23, 1980 – November 14, 2021) was an American film and television actor. He was best known for playing the recurring role of serial killer Howard Epps in the American police procedural television series Bones.[2][3]
Freeman guest-starred in television programs including NCIS, Medical Investigation, Without a Trace and ER, and played the recurring role of Gavin Dillon in the TNT legal drama television series Raising the Bar.[1] He also starred as Brent Burkham in the 2010 film Skateland, starring along with Shiloh Fernandez, Ashley Greene, Brett Cullen, Melinda McGraw and Taylor Handley.[4]
Freeman died of combined drug intoxication on November 14, 2021, at the age of 41.[5][6][7][8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Painting | Randy Barrington (18 years old) | |
| 2010 | Skateland | Brent Burkham | Also a writer and a producer |
| 2011 | Coffees | Gusto | Short film |
| 2013 | All American Christmas Carol | Jake Marley | |
| 2014 | Dark Was the Night | Jim | |
| 2015 | Home Sweet Hell | Benji | |
| 2015 | The Wicked Within | Padre Patrick | |
| 2016 | Warrior Road | Rusty | |
| 2019 | Why Not Choose Love: A Mary Pickford Manifesto | Walter de Frece | |
| 2020 | Soft | Guard | Short film |
| 2021 | The Seventh Day | Mr. Miller | |
| 2021 | 12 Mighty Orphans | Coach Cox | |
| 2022 | Terror on the Prairie | Gold Tooth | Posthumous film |
| 2023 | Outlaw Johnny Black | Jed Clayton | Posthumous film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ER | Kevin | Special participation |
| 2002 | The Wonderful World of Disney | Patrick Daly | |
| 2003 | Tru Calling | Cameron | |
| 2003 | NCIS | Benjamin Frank | |
| 2005 | Medical Investigation | Josh | |
| 2005–07 | Bones | Howard Epps | Recurring cast |
| 2007 | The Closer | Roger Stimple | Special participation |
| 2008 | Trust Me | Andrew Hunter | |
| 2009 | Without a Trace | Keith Baldwin | |
| 2008–09 | Raising the Bar | Gavin Dillon | Recurring cast |
| 2009–10 | Spartacus: Blood and Sand | Albinius / Glaber / Crixus | Main cast |
| 2011 | Torchwood: Web of Lies | Agent Joe | Special participation |
References
- ^ a b White, Abbey (November 16, 2021). "Heath Freeman, 'Bones' and 'NCIS' Actor, Dies at 41". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ Maas, Jennifer (November 16, 2021). "Heath Freeman, Actor Who Played 'Bones' Villain Howard Epps, Dies at 41". TheWrap. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ Tapp, Tom (November 15, 2021). "Heath Freeman Dies: 'Bones,' 'NCIS,' 'ER' Actor Was 41". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ "Skateland (2011)". AllMovie. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ Bucksbaum, Sydney (November 15, 2021). "Bones actor Heath Freeman dies at 41". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ Dicker, Ron (November 16, 2021). "Heath Freeman, Who Played Memorable Serial Killer On 'Bones,' Dead At 41". The Huffington Post. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ Feldman, Kate (November 16, 2021). "Actor Heath Freeman, who played serial killer on 'Bones,' dead at 41". New York Daily News. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ Lenthang, Marlene; Dasrath, Diana (November 16, 2021). "Heath Freeman, 'Bones' and 'NCIS' actor, dies at 41". NBC News. Retrieved November 16, 2021.