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Acting
John Vernon
John Vernon is best known for Batman: The Animated Series, Knight Rider, Spider-Man and The A-Team. John Vernon was born on February 24, 1932. John Vernon died on February 1, 2005 at the age of 72.
- Born
- February 24, 1932
- Place of birth
- Zehner, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Died
- February 1, 2005 (72 years old)
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
Filmography
- 2001The Grim Adventures of Billy and MandyDean Toadblatt
- 2000Pigs Next DoorGrand Porcinus (voice)
- 2000The StrangerersD.N.E. Agent
- 1996The Incredible HulkGeneral Ross (voice)
- 1996Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the RealmShao Kahn (voice)
- 1995Marker
- 1995Pinky and the BrainAdmiral (voice)
- 1994DuckmanPrincipal Dinkler (voice)
- 1994Spider-ManDoctor Strange (voice)
- 1994Fantastic FourDr. Doom (voice)
- 1993Walker, Texas RangerClint Murdock / Max Slater
- 1993Acapulco H.E.A.T.Mr. Smith
- 1993SWAT Kats: The Radical SquadronRex Shard (voice)
- 1992African Skies
- 1992Batman: The Animated SeriesRupert Thorne (voice)
- 1992RenegadeCapt. Ed McKendrick
- 1991Dark Justice
- 1991DinosaursMr. Ashland (voice)
- 1989Tales from the CryptMr. Chalmers
- 1989Doogie Howser, M.D.Hank Bellamy
- 1988War of the WorldsGeneral Wilson
- 1987The New Adventures of Beans BaxterNumber One
- 1986Sledge Hammer!Mayor Jack Flambo
- 1986Wildfire
- 1985The New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsMr. Brenner
- 1985Hail to the ChiefGen. Hannibal Stryker
- 1985MacGyverDave Ryerson
- 1984Murder, She WroteHenry Hayward
- 1984AirwolfJohn Bradford Horn
- 1984Partners in Crime
- 1983The A-TeamTed Jarrett
- 1983Scarecrow and Mrs. King
- 1983Automan
- 1983Philip Marlowe, Private EyeBig John Masters
- 1982T. J. HookerGrant Chandler
- 1982Knight RiderCameron Zachary
- 1982Faerie Tale TheatreFather
- 1982The Blue and the GraySeward
- 1981The Fall Guy
- 1979Hart to HartTravis Saunders
- 1979California Fever
- 1979Delta HouseDean Vernon Wormer
- 1979The Littlest Hobo
- 1979The SackettsJonathan Pritts
- 1978Vega$
- 1977CHiPs
- 1977The Oregon Trail
- 1976Quincy, M.E.
- 1976Here To Stay
- 1976For the RecordI.G. Loring
- 1975SwitchJack Morgan
- 1975S.W.A.T.
- 1974PetrocelliBarney Majors
- 1973Barnaby JonesDr. Hank Danvers
- 1972Kung FuGen. Cantrell
- 1972Search
- 1972Cool MillionInspector Duprez
- 1971Cannon
- 1971McMillan & Wife
- 1971Bearcats!Jason Ryker
- 1969Hawaii Five-OCal Anderson
- 1967Mannix
- 1967The High ChaparralSean McLaren
- 1967Judd, for the DefenseDr. Bellew
- 1966WojeckSteve Wojeck
- 1966The Marvel Super HeroesIron Man (Tony Stark) (voice)
- 1966Mission: ImpossibleColonel Josef Strom
- 1966Felony Squad
- 1966Tarzan
- 1965The F.B.I.Mike Burton
- 1963Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreSteve Wojeck
- 1960FestivalVershinin
- 1959BonanzaBeaudry
- 1957Hawkeye and the Last of the MohicansVarney
- 1955GunsmokeOliver Harker
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Vernon been in?
John Vernon is best known for Batman: The Animated Series, Knight Rider, Spider-Man and The A-Team.
When was John Vernon born?
John Vernon was born on February 24, 1932. (Zehner, Saskatchewan, Canada)
How old is John Vernon?
John Vernon died on February 1, 2005 at the age of 72.
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·