John Vernon
John Keith Vernon (born Adolphus Raymondus Vernon Agopsowicz; 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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| Full name at birth | Adolphus Raymondus Vernon Agopsowicz
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| Claim to fame | Dean Wormer in Animal House
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| Date of birth | 24 February 1932
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| Place of birth | Zehner, Saskatchewan, Canada
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| Date of death | 1 February 2005
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| Age | 72 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Cause of death | Complications from surgery
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| Resting place | Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend
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| Occupation | Actor, Production Manager
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| Height | 6' 2" (188 cm)
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| Residence | Toluca Lake, California
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- Father of Kate Vernon and Nan Vernon.
- Studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England.
- Cousin of Trent Gough.
- In later years provided voices for many video games.
- Father of Chris Vernon.
John Vernon is known for his role in the TV series Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Henry Hayward.
He is also known for his role in the film The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) as Captain Fletcher.
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