Vernon is a masculine given name which may refer to:

People

Postmaster General of Sri Lanka The Postmaster General of Sri Lanka is the appointed head of Sri Lanka Post, which is a government department. The current Postmaster General is Ranjith Ariyaratne. History The first mail service in Ceylon, was in 1788, established by the Dutc ...

from 1969–1970 *

Vernon Adams Vernon Anthony Adams Jr. (born January 3, 1993) is an American professional Canadian football quarterback for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Eastern Washington Eagles and Oregon Ducks. He ...

(born 1993), American football quarterback *

Vernon Baker Vernon may refer to: Places Australia *Vernon County, New South Wales Canada *Vernon, British Columbia, a city *Vernon, Ontario France * Vernon, Ardèche *Vernon, Eure United States * Vernon, Alabama * Vernon, Arizona * Vernon, California * ...

(1919–2010),

Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor ...

recipient *

Vernon Bell Vernon Cecil Frederick Bell (10 October 1922 – 27 February 2004) is often credited as "the father of British karate". Bell was taught karate by Henry Plée Henry Plée (also named H.D. Plée, Henri Plée, Henry D. Plée, or Henry-Désiré ...

, founder of the British karate movement *

Vernon Bogdanor Vernon Bernard Bogdanor (; born 16 July 1943) is a British political scientist and historian, research professor at the Institute for Contemporary British History at King's College London and professor of politics at the New College of the ...

(born 1943), British Research Professor *

Vernon Carey Jr. Vernon A. Carey Jr. (born February 25, 2001) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. He finished ...

(born 2001), American basketball player *

Vernon Coaker Vernon Rodney Coaker, Baron Coaker (born 17 June 1953) is a British politician and life peer serving as Shadow Spokesperson for Home Affairs and Defence since 2021. A member of the Labour Party, he was Member of Parliament (MP) for Gedling from ...

(born 1953), British politician *

Vernon Campbell Vernon Campbell (born April 4, 1961) is an American film actor. His thick set, stocky build and bald head has seen him play almost entirely police detectives or bodyguards. He appeared in the 1995 Academy Award-nominated film ''12 Monkeys'' ...

, American film actor *

Vernon Carrington Vernon Carrington (November 1, 1936 – March 22, 2005) founded the Twelve Tribes of Israel branch of the Rastafari movement in 1968. To his many followers across Jamaica and the world he was known as the Prophet Gad. Members of the Twelve Tribes o ...

, Rastafarian, founder of the Twelve Tribes of Israel *

Vernon Castle Vernon and Irene Castle were a husband-and-wife team of ballroom dancers and dance teachers who appeared on Broadway and in silent films in the early 20th century. They are credited with reviving the popularity of modern dancing. Castle was a sta ...

(1887–1918), stage name of American ballroom dancer and dance teacher William Vernon Blyth * Choi Hansol, better known as Vernon Chwe (born 1998), Korean-American singer and rapper and member of South Korean idol group Seventeen *

Vernon Coleman Vernon Edward Coleman (born 1946) is an English conspiracy theorist, writer, novelist, anti-vivisectionist, anti-vaccination activist and AIDS denialist who writes on topics related to human health, politics and animal welfare. He was form ...

(born 1946), English author *

Vernon Herbert Coleman Vernon Herbert Coleman (April 28, 1898 – June 6, 1978) was a marine seascape muralist artist and art teacher on Cape Cod. He painted more than 100 murals for the Works Progress Administration. Early years Coleman was born in Norwich, Connect ...

(1898–1978) American artist and art teacher *

Vernon Cooray Vernon Cooray is a Sri Lankan scientist who is an emeritus professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering at Uppsala University, Sweden. As a scientist he has concentrated on solving both physics and engineering problems related to lightni ...

, Sri Lankan Sinhala electrical engineer and professor *

Vernon Corea Vernon Corea (11 September 1927 – 23 September 2002) was a pioneer radio broadcaster with 45 years of public service broadcasting both in Sri Lanka and the UK. He joined Radio Ceylon, South Asia's oldest radio station, in 1956 and later the Sr ...

(1927–2002), Sri Lankan radio broadcaster *

Vernon Davis Vernon Davis (born January 31, 1984) is a former American football tight end. He played college football at Maryland, and was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers sixth overall in the 2006 NFL Draft. In 2009, Davis co-led the NFL in touchdown re ...

(born 1984), American football player *

Vernon Dean Wellington Vernon Dean (born May 5, 1959) is an American football coach and former player who is the defensive backs coach for the DC Defenders of the XFL. He played professionally as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL), primari ...

(born 1959), American former professional football player *

Vernon Lee Evans Vernon Lee Evans (born October 11, 1949) is a contract killer convicted for murdering two witnesses scheduled to testify against the leader of a drug gang. In 1984, he was convicted and sentenced to death together with drug kingpin Anthony Grand ...

(born 1949), American contract killer *

Vernon Forrest Vernon Forrest (February 12, 1971 – July 25, 2009) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2008. He held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including the WBC, IBF, '' Ring'' magazine and lineal welterw ...

(1971–2009), American boxer *

Vernon Simeon Plemion Grant Vernon Simeon Plemion Grant (April 26, 1902 – July 9, 1990) was an American illustrator known for his whimsical gnome characters and fairy tale drawings. Over seven decades, Grant created hundreds of illustrations for advertising (General El ...

(1902–1990), American illustrator known for gnomes and fairy tales *

Vernon Gholston Vernon Gholston (born June 5, 1986) is a former American football defensive end. He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted sixth overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft. Gholston was also a member of the Chicago Bears ...

, NFL player for the New York Jets *

Vernon Hartshorn Vernon Hartshorn (16 March 1872 – 13 March 1931) was a Welsh trade unionist and Labour Party politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1918 until his death. Hartshorn was President of the South Wales Miners' Federation, and a ...

(1872–1931), Welsh trade unionist and Labour Party politician *

Vernon Henry Vernon Henry (born March 12/13, 1952) is an American murder suspect in the familicide killings in August 1996 of his wife and daughter in the Athol, Idaho residence they shared. Though he hasn't been arrested as of 2022, he is still wanted by loca ...

(born 1952) American fugitive *

Vernon Huber Vernon Huber (August 28, 1899 – June 17, 1967) was a United States Navy rear admiral, and the 36th governor of American Samoa from April 22, 1947, to June 15, 1949. He was born in Philadelphia, Illinois, and was appointed to the United Stat ...

, 36th

Governor of American Samoa This is a list of governors, etc. of the part of the Samoan Islands (now comprising American Samoa) under United States administration since 1900. From 1900 to 1978 governors were appointed by the Federal government of the United States. Since ...

Vernon Jarrett Vernon Daurice Jarrett (born Daurice Vernon Jarrett; June 19, 1918Jarrett's year of birth according to the 1920 United States Census, U.S. Social Security Death Index, and the U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index is 1918. Conflicting ...

(1918–2004), African-American journalist and commentator *

Vernon K. Jensen Vernon K. Jensen (March 3, 1912 – December 11, 1982) was an American politician and veterinarian. Jensen was born in Montevideo, Chippewa County, Minnesota and graduated from Montevideo Central High School. He graduated from the Ontario Vete ...

(1912-1982), American veterinarian and politician *

Vernon Jonklaas Vernon Jonklaas, (10 June 1906 – 19??) was a Ceylonese lawyer and politician. He served as an appointed member of the House of Representatives. Born in Kandy, Jonklaas qualified as a Proctor and Notary Public from the Ceylon Law College and sta ...

, Sri Lankan

Burgher Burgher may refer to: * Burgher (social class), a medieval, early modern European title of a citizen of a town, and a social class from which city officials could be drawn ** Burgess (title), a resident of a burgh in northern Britain ** Grand Burg ...

lawyer and politician *

Vernon Jordan Vernon Eulion Jordan Jr. (August 15, 1935 – March 1, 2021) was an American business executive and civil rights attorney who worked for various civil rights movement organizations before becoming a close advisor to President Bill Clinton. Jor ...

(1935–2021), American business executive and civil rights activist *

Vernon Kay Vernon Charles Kay (born 28 April 1974) is an English television and radio presenter, and former model. He presented Channel 4's ''T4'' (2000–2005) and has presented various television shows for ITV, including '' All Star Family Fortunes'' ...

(born 1974), British DJ and television presenter *

Vernon Lattin Vernon Eugene Lattin (born November 7, 1938), an American of Mexican-American heritage, was the seventh president of Brooklyn College, from 1992 to 2000. Biography Lattin was born in Winslow, Arizona, to Eli Voil Lattin and Betty (Rubi) Lattin. ...

(born 1938), American president of Brooklyn College *

Vernon Lewis (American football) Vernon Lewis Jr. (born October 27, 1970) is a former American football defensive back who played four seasons with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh and a ...

(born 1970), American football player * Vernon Lewis (footballer) (1881–1941), English amateur footballer and minor counties cricketer *

Vernon Maxwell Vernon Maxwell (born September 12, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player who was a shooting guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for thirteen seasons during the late 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. Maxwell pla ...

(born 1965) American basketball player *

Vernon Mendis Deshamanya Dr Vernon Loraine Benjamin Mendis (5 December 1925 – 23 June 2010) was a prominent Sri Lankan diplomat, who served as the United Nations' Special Envoy to the Middle East. He is referred to as the ''Sri Lanka's Father of Diploma ...

(1925–2010), Sri Lankan Sinhala diplomat *

Vernon C. Miller Vernon C. "Verne" Miller (August 25, 1896 – November 29, 1933) was a freelance Prohibition gunman, bootlegger, bank robber and former sheriff in Huron, South Dakota, who, as the only identified gunman in the Kansas City massacre, was found ...

(1896–1933), American murder victim * Vernon R. Morris (born 1963), American atmospheric scientist *

Vernon Pahl Vernon Pahl (born February 19, 1957) is a Canadian former professional football player. Pahl played nine seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the third round of the ...

(born 1957), Canadian football player * Vernon Philander (born 1985), South African cricketer * Vernon Presley (1916–1979), father of

Elvis Presley Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), or simply Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as Cultural impact of Elvis Presley, one ...

Vernon Reed Vernon Herbert Reed (7 May 1871 – 26 May 1963) was a New Zealand Liberal Party, Liberal Party and from 1912 a Reform Party (New Zealand), Reform Party member of parliament in New Zealand. He was later a member of the New Zealand Legislative ...

(1871–1963), New Zealand politician *

Vernon Reid Vernon Alphonsus Reid (born 22 August 1958) is an English-born American guitarist and songwriter. Reid is the founder and primary songwriter of the rock band Living Colour, Reid was named No. 66 on ''Rolling Stone'' magazine's 2003 list of the ...

(born 1958), American guitarist and songwriter, founder and primary songwriter of the rock band Living Colour *

Vernon Roberson Vernon Lee Roberson (born August 3, 1952) is a former American football defensive back who played two seasons in the National Football League with the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers. He played college football at Grambling State Universit ...

(born 1952), American football player *

Vernon Scott Vernon Keith Scott II (born September 11, 1997) is an American football free safety who is a free agent. He played college football at TCU. He has played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers. College career Scott pla ...

(born 1997), American football player *

Vernon L. Smith Vernon Lomax Smith (born January 1, 1927) is an American economist and professor of business economics and law at Chapman University. He was formerly a professor of economics at the University of Arizona, professor of economics and law at Georg ...

, American economist *

Vernon L. Sommerdorf Vernon L. Sommerdorf (April 9, 1921 – October 19, 2009) was an American physician and politician. Sommerdorf was born in Brownton, McLeod County, Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School and served in the United ...

(1921-2009), American physician and politician *

Vernon K. Stevenson Vernon K. Stevenson (January 22, 1812 - October 16, 1884) was an American businessman. He served as the president of the Nashville and Chattanooga Railway for 25 years, and as the president of the Southern Pacific Railroad. He was a real estate in ...

(1812 1884), American businessman *

Vernon Wallace Thomson Vernon Wallace Thomson (November 5, 1905 – April 2, 1988) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 34th Governor of Wisconsin from 1957 to 1959. Early life and education Vernon Thomson was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin. ...

(1905–1988), American lawyer and politician *

Vernon L. Walker Vernon L. Walker (May 2, 1894 – March 1, 1948) was an American special effects artist and cinematographer. He was nominated for four Academy Awards for Best Special Effects. He worked on more than 220 films during his career, starting out ...

(1894–1948), American special effects artist *

Vernon A. Walters Vernon Anthony Walters (January 3, 1917 – February 10, 2002) was a United States Army officer and a diplomat. Most notably, he served from 1972 to 1976 as Deputy Director of Central Intelligence, from 1985 to 1989 as the United States Ambassado ...

(1917–2002), American diplomat *

Vernon Weddle Vernon Weddle Jr. (born August 23, 1935) is an American film, stage and television actor. He is perhaps best known for playing "General Washburne" in the 1986 film ''Short Circuit''. Life and career Weddle was born in Hattiesburg, Mississipp ...

(born 1935), American film, stage and television actor *

Vernon S. Welch Vernon S. Welch (September 25, 1906 – April 11, 1980) was an American lawyer and politician. Welch was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and went to the Minneapolis public schools. He received his bachelor's degree from University of Minnesota a ...

(1906-1980), American lawyer, businessman, and politician *

Vernon Wells Vernon Michael Wells III (born December 8, 1978) is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the New York Yankees. W ...

, American baseball player *

Vernon Wells (actor) Vernon George Wells (born 31 December 1945) is an Australian character actor. He began appearing on Australian television shows in the mid-1970s, such as ''Homicide'', '' Matlock Police'' and '' All the Rivers Run''. He is best known to intern ...

(born 1945), Australian actor *

Vernon Vernon may refer to: Places Australia *Vernon County, New South Wales Canada *Vernon, British Columbia, a city *Vernon, Ontario France * Vernon, Ardèche *Vernon, Eure United States * Vernon, Alabama * Vernon, Arizona * Vernon, California * ...

- Hansol Vernon Chwe (born 1998), South Korean-American singer, rapper and dancer. A member of the idol group Seventeen.

Fictional characters

Vernon Dursley The following are supporting characters in the ''Harry Potter'' series written by J. K. Rowling. For members of the Order of the Phoenix, Dumbledore's Army, Hogwarts staff, Ministry of Magic, or for Death Eaters, see the respective articles. ...

, Harry Potter's uncle from the ''Harry Potter'' novels and movies *

Vernon Schillinger Vernon Schillinger is a fictional character played by American actor J. K. Simmons on the HBO series Oz as a major antagonist. TV Guide included him in their 2013 list of The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time and ''Rolling Stone'' has ranked hi ...

, leader of the Aryans on the HBO series ''Oz'' *

Vernon Tomlin Vernon Tomlin is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', portrayed by Ian Reddington. He appeared from December 2005 until September 2008, when the character was written out of the series. The character was t ...

, ex-cellarman and potman at the Rovers Return Inn in ''Coronation Street''

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