John Vernon

John Vernon
Vernon in Dirty Harry, 1971
Born
Adolphus Raymondus Vernon Agopsowicz

(1932-02-24)February 24, 1932
Zehner, Saskatchewan, Canada
DiedFebruary 1, 2005(2005-02-01) (aged 72)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma mater
Years active1956–2005
Spouse
Nancy West
(divorced)
Children3, 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.