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.
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John Vernon was a prolific stage-trained Canadian actor renowned for his distinctive voice and memorable portrayals of authority figures.
He is best known for his roles as the Mayor in Dirty Harry, Fletcher in The Outlaw Josey Wales, and Dean Wormer in Animal House. Explore his filmography on Mood.
He worked extensively across Hollywood feature films and television, spanning westerns, crime thrillers, and comedies.
