John Vernon
Biography
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.
Filmography
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Bail Out
1989 • Mr. Ridgeway
The Six Million Dollar Man: The Solid Gold Kidnapping
1973 • Julian Peck
Golden Rendezvous
1977 • Luis Carreras
Hostage for a Day
1994 • V.D. Regan
Ernest Goes to Camp
1987 • Sherman Krader
Virginia Hill
1974 • Nick Rubanos
Chained Heat
1983 • Warden Bacman
Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here
1969 • Hacker
A Special Day
1977 • Emanuele Taberi
Mob Story
1989 • Don "Luce" Luciano
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
1988 • Mr. Big
Family of Cops
1995 • Frank Rampola
The Uncanny
1977
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
1988 • Curtis Mooney
Angela
1977 • Benjamin Kincaid
One More Train to Rob
1971 • Timothy Xavier Nolan
Savage Streets
1984 • Principal Underwood
Malicious (1995)
1995 • Detective Pronzini
Curtains
1983 • Jonathan Stryker
Herbie Goes Bananas
1980 • Prindle
Heavy Metal
1981
Nobody Waved Goodbye
1964