John Vernon | |
|---|---|
 Vernon in Dirty Harry, 1971 | |
| Born | Adolphus Raymondus Vernon Agopsowicz February 24, 1932 Zehner, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | February 1, 2005 (aged 72) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | |
| Years active | 1956–2005 |
| Spouse |
Nancy West (divorced) |
| Children | 3, including Kate and Nan |
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.