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John Vernon Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1932-02-24

Birthplace:
Zehner, Saskatchewan, Canada

Credits:
178 Total Roles

John Vernon

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Biography

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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2008 Delgo MOVIE Judge Nohrin (voice)
2008 Animal House: The Inside Story MOVIE Self
2004 Los Angeles Plays Itself MOVIE Mal Reese in Point Blank (archive footage)
2003 Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman MOVIE Rupert Thorne (voice)
2003 Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update MOVIE Vernon Wormer
2002 Warrior Angels MOVIE Ansgar / Bladrick
2002 Sorority Boys MOVIE Old Man
2002 Welcome to America MOVIE Det. Golding
2001 The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy TV Dean Toadblatt
2000 The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story MOVIE Self

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