John Vernon
Actor

John Vernon

John Vernon is credited on 47 movies and 54 TV shows, best known by TMDB votes for Dirty Harry, Batman: The Animated Series and Animal House.

Born February 24, 1932 in Zehner, Saskatchewan, Canada; died February 1, 2005.

Filmography · 60 titles

The 60 best known of 101 credits on TMDB, by votes.

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About John Vernon

John Keith Vernon (February 24, 1932 – February 1, 2005) was a Canadian actor. He made a career in Hollywood after achieving initial television stardom in Canada. He was best known for playing Dean Wormer in Animal House, the Mayor in Dirty Harry and Fletcher in The Outlaw Josey Wales.

Biography from TMDB, written by its community.

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