John Vernon

Birth Name:

Adolphus Raymondus Vernon Agopsowicz

Birth Place:

Zehner, Canada

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Production manager

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․"
Was a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Made his United States film debut in John Boorman's "Point Blank․"
Known for his baritone, resonant, commanding voice
Known for his portrayal of crafty villains and corrupt officials and authority figures
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

1989Gemini - Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series:Nominated

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