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JOHN VERNON

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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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BORN February 24, 1932
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HEIGHT 5'8" (1.73 m)
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NATIONALITY Canadian
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YEARS ACTIVE 1955 – Present
JOHN VERNON

🏆 AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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1985
ACADEMY AWARDS

Best Lead Performance (Murder, She Wrote)

WINNER
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1984
GOLDEN GLOBES

Best Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture (The A-Team)

WINNER
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1960
BAFTA FILM AWARDS

Outstanding Cinematic Achievement (Bonanza)

WINNER
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1986
CRITICS' CHOICE

Best Performance (MacGyver)

WINNER

👤 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.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name John R. Vernon
  • Born February 24, 1932
  • Height 5'8" (1.73 m)
  • Nationality Canadian
  • Citizenship Canadian
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Deceased (Passed away on February 1, 2005)
  • Years Active 1955 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career He made a career in Hollywood after achieving initial television stardom in Canada.
  • Partner Private
  • Children 1
  • Social
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