John Vernon
"An iconic presence in cinema, defining characters with depth and intensity."
Age
94 years
Origin
Canada
Active
1955 — Present
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.
History of the Legend
Witness the defining moments that shaped a legacy.
Bonanza
Starring as Beaudry
The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
Highest Rated Masterpieces
Batman: The Animated Series
as Rupert Thorne (voice)
Spider-Man
as Doctor Strange (voice)
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
as Dean Toadblatt
A Special Day
as Emanuele Taberi
SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron
as Rex Shard (voice)
Sledge Hammer!
as Mayor Jack Flambo
Tales from the Crypt
as Mr. Chalmers
Automan
Cast Member
Dinosaurs
as Mr. Ashland (voice)
Pinky and the Brain
as Admiral (voice)
Media Proof
Filmography Engine
165 Credits found
Point Blank the Documentary
Self
2024
Delgo
Judge Nohrin (voice)
2008
Animal House: The Inside Story
Self
2008
Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman
Rupert Thorne (voice)
2003
Warrior Angels
Ansgar / Bladrick
2002
Sorority Boys
Old Man
2002
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Dean Toadblatt
2001
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Cast
2000
Pigs Next Door
Grand Porcinus (voice)
2000
The Strangerers
D.N.E. Agent
2000
Stageghost
Slim
2000
Hell Hath No Fury: The Making of The Outlaw Josey Wales
Self
1999
Baby Huey's Great Easter Adventure
Principal Scotti
1999
The Yearbook: An Animal House Reunion
Self - Dean Wormer
1998
Wojeck: Out of the Fire
Dr Steve Wojeck
1997
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Shao Kahn (voice)
1996
The Incredible Hulk
General Ross (voice)
1996
Family of Cops
Frank Rampola
1995
Malicious
Detective Pronzini
1995
Pinky and the Brain
Admiral (voice)
1995
Marker
Cast
1995
Spider-Man
Doctor Strange (voice)
1994
Fantastic Four
Dr. Doom (voice)
1994
Sodbusters
Slade Cantrell
1994
Paris or Somewhere
Old Mahon
1994
Hostage for a Day
V.D. Regan
1994
The Forget-Me-Not Murders
Boyce
1994
Duckman
Principal Dinkler (voice)
1994
Acapulco H.E.A.T.
Mr. Smith
1993
SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron
Rex Shard (voice)
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger
Clint Murdock / Max Slater
1993
African Skies
Cast
1992
The Naked Truth
Von Bulo
1992
Renegade
Capt. Ed McKendrick
1992
Batman: The Animated Series
Rupert Thorne (voice)
1992
The Woman Who Sinned
Lieutenant Girvetz
1991
Rewrite for Murder
Claude Dempsey
1991
Dinosaurs
Mr. Ashland (voice)
1991
Dark Justice
Cast
1991
Mob Story
Don "Luce" Luciano
1989
Bail Out
Mr. Ridgeway
1989
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Hank Bellamy
1989
Hostile Takeover
Mayor
1989
Tales from the Crypt
Mr. Chalmers
1989
Afghanistan: The Last War Bus
Ken Ross
1989
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Mr. Big
1988
War of the Worlds
General Wilson
1988
Deadly Stranger
Mr. Mitchell
1988
Two Men
Alex Kores
1988
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Curtis Mooney
1988
Dixie Lanes
Elmer Sinclair
1988
Blue Monkey
Roger Levering
1987
Terminal Exposure
Mr. Karrothers
1987
Nightstick
Adam Beardsly
1987
The New Adventures of Beans Baxter
Number One
1987
Ernest Goes to Camp
Sherman Krader
1987
Sledge Hammer!
Mayor Jack Flambo
1986
Wildfire
Cast
1986
Fuzzbucket
Principal
1986
Rat Tales
Bronc
1986