John Vernon Biography

Fast Facts

• Was a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
• Nominated for a Gemini at the 1989 Gemini Awards in the Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Dramatic Program of Mini-Series category for "Two Men․"
• Made his United States film debut in John Boorman's "Point Blank․"
• Known for his portrayal of crafty villains and corrupt officials and authority figures
• Known for his baritone, resonant, commanding voice
• Perhaps best remembered as the sinister Dean Vernon Wormer in "Animal House․"
• In his later years, he provided voices for many characters in video games