Ben Heller
Ben Heller is an actor known for his roles in It, Flatliners, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
Movie Actor
May 4, 1973
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Ben Heller was an American art dealer who played a significant role in the promotion of numerous post-war artists, such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Robert Rauschenberg. He was instrumental in introducing the works of Claes Oldenburg and James Rosenquist, representing Jasper Johns, and establishing the Ben Heller Gallery in New York. Besides his impact on the art world, Heller had a keen interest in collecting antique Chinese porcelain, with a focus on Ming dynasty pieces. His remarkable porcelain collection was sold after his passing. Interestingly, Ben Heller was also an actor, appearing in films like It (1990), Flatliners (2017), and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001).