John Vernon

Acting

February 24, 1932 – February 1, 2005 (aged 72)

Zehner, Saskatchewan, Canada

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.

Filmography

Point Blank the Documentary

Point Blank the Documentary2024 · Self

Delgo

Delgo2008 · Judge Nohrin (voice)

Animal House: The Inside Story

Animal House: The Inside Story2008 · Self

Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman

Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman2003 · Rupert Thorne (voice)

Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update

Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update2003 · Vernon Wormer

Warrior Angels

Warrior Angels2002 · Ansgar / Bladrick

Sorority Boys

Sorority Boys2002 · Old Man

Welcome to America

Welcome to America2002 · Det. Golding

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy2001 · Dean Toadblatt

The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story

The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story2000

Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Afterglow of Zeon

Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Afterglow of Zeon2000 · Grand Porcinus (voice)

The Strangerers

The Strangerers2000 · D.N.E. Agent

Stageghost

Stageghost2000 · Slim

Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales

Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales1999 · Self

Baby Huey's Great Easter Adventure

Baby Huey's Great Easter Adventure1999 · Principal Scotti

The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion

The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion1998 · Self - Dean Wormer

Wojeck: Out of the Fire

Wojeck: Out of the Fire1997 · Dr Steve Wojeck

Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm

Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm1996 · Shao Kahn (voice)

The Incredible Hulk

The Incredible Hulk1996 · General Ross (voice)

Family of Cops

Family of Cops1995 · Frank Rampola

Malicious

Malicious1995 · Detective Pronzini

Pinky and the Brain

Pinky and the Brain1995 · Admiral (voice)

Now and Forever

Now and Forever1995

Spider-Man

Spider-Man1994 · Doctor Strange (voice)

Fantastic Four

Fantastic Four1994 · Dr. Doom (voice)

Sodbusters

Sodbusters1994 · Slade Cantrell

Paris or Somewhere

Paris or Somewhere1994 · Old Mahon

Hostage for a Day

Hostage for a Day1994 · V.D. Regan

The Forget-Me-Not Murders

The Forget-Me-Not Murders1994 · Boyce

Duckman

Duckman1994 · Principal Dinkler (voice)

Acapulco H.E.A.T.

Acapulco H.E.A.T.1993 · Mr. Smith

The Hours

The Hours1993 · Rex Shard (voice)

Walker, Texas Ranger

Walker, Texas Ranger1993 · Clint Murdock / Max Slater

African Skies

African Skies1992

The Naked Truth

The Naked Truth1992 · Von Bulo

Renegade

Renegade1992 · Capt. Ed McKendrick

Batman: The Animated Series

Batman: The Animated Series1992 · Rupert Thorne (voice)

The Woman Who Sinned

The Woman Who Sinned1991 · Lieutenant Girvetz

Rewrite for Murder

Rewrite for Murder1991 · Claude Dempsey

Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs1991 · Mr. Ashland (voice)

Killer Klowns from Outer Space

Killer Klowns from Outer Space1988

Savage Streets

Savage Streets1984

Jungle Warriors

Jungle Warriors1984

Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night

Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night1977

Angela

Mousey

The Questor Tapes

The Questor Tapes1974

Hunter

Fear Is the Key

Fear Is the Key1972

One More Train to Rob

One More Train to Rob1971

Face-Off

Escape