Harvey Vernon Explained

Harvey Vernon
Birth Name:Chet Smith
Occupation:Actor

Harvey Vernon (June 30, 1927 – October 9, 1996)[1] was an American actor from Flint, Michigan. His birth name was Chet Smith.

Perhaps his most famous role was Jasper DeWitt in the television series Carter Country. He also appeared in motion pictures as diverse as MacArthur, Teen Wolf and Someone to Watch Over Me.

Vernon's earliest guest starring roles include appearances in The Rockford Files, The Dukes of Hazzard, Cagney & Lacey and Touched by an Angel.

In 1986 and In the 1990s, he guest starred on Highway to Heaven, The Golden Girls, (in the episode "Equilibrium") and in The Larry Sanders Show.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1977MacArthur Admiral Sherman
1982The American Adventure Sailor Voice
1982They Call Me Bruce? Officer Hangten
1984All of Me Judge
1985Teen Wolf Old Man Clerk
1985Stoogemania Beverly's Dad
1985First Strike
1987Someone to Watch Over Me Giddings
1987The Killing Time Dick
1994Monkey Trouble Harold Weller
1994Love Is a Gun The Watchmaker

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lentz II, Harris M.. Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 1996: Film, Television, Radio, Theatre, Dance, Music, Cartoons and Pop Culture. 200. July 1997. McFarland. 9780786403028. Google Books.