John Vernon

45 titles Acting Feb 24, 1932 Died: Feb 01, 2005 Zehner, Saskatchewan, Canada

John Keith Vernon (February 24, 1932 – February 1, 2005) was a distinguished Canadian actor whose career spanned several decades and crossed into Hollywood stardom. He initially gained recognition in the Canadian television landscape before making his mark in American cinema. Vernon is perhaps most famously remembered for his memorable portrayal of Dean Wormer in the cult classic film *Animal House*. His impressive resume also includes iconic roles such as the Mayor in *Dirty Harry* and Fletcher in *The Outlaw Josey Wales*, showcasing his versatility and talent across various genres. With a commanding presence and a distinctive voice, Vernon left a lasting impact on both television and film audiences, solidifying his legacy as one of Canada's noteworthy acting talents.

John Vernon

Filmography

Bail Out

The Six Million Dollar Man: The Solid Gold Kidnapping

Golden Rendezvous

Hostage for a Day

Ernest Goes to Camp

Virginia Hill

Chained Heat

Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here

A Special Day

Mob Story

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

Family of Cops

The Uncanny

Killer Klowns from Outer Space

Angela

One More Train to Rob

Savage Streets

Malicious (1995)

Curtains

Herbie Goes Bananas

Heavy Metal

Nobody Waved Goodbye

The Questor Tapes

The Black Windmill

The Outlaw Josey Wales

Terminal Exposure

Mousey

Animal House

Brannigan

The Blood of Others

Point Blank

Fear Is the Key

Blue Monkey

Airplane II: The Sequel

Topaz

The Incredible Hulk (1996)

Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm

Batman: The Animated Series

The Sacketts

Cannon