John Vernon
ActorFebruary 24, 1932 — February 1, 2005

John Vernon

Zehner, Saskatchewan, Canada

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.

Career at a glance

Active years

1969 — 2003
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Peak: 1970sTotal: 8 works
34yrs career
7films · 1 series
Actiontop genre

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