John Vernon

John Keith Vernon (born Adolphus Raymondus Vernon Agopsowicz; 24 February 1932 – 1 February 2005) was a Canadian actor. He made a career in Hollywood films after achieving initial television stardom in Canada, and was known for his roles as villainous authority figures.

His best-known film roles included the Mayor in Dirty Harry (1971), Fletcher in The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976), and Dean Wormer in Animal House (1978). In his later career, he provided voiceover work in many animated productions and video games, such as mob boss Rupert Thorne on Batman: The Animated Series and General Thunderbolt Ross on The Incredible Hulk.