Vernon Dursley — Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Character Profile

About Vernon Dursley

Harry's Muggle uncle who harbors a deep hatred for magic. He mistreats Harry during his childhood and attempts to prevent his departure for Hogwarts, contrasting sharply with Harry's magical destiny.

Affiliations

• Harry Potter universe

Quick Facts about Vernon Dursley

Education

Smeltings Academy

Occupation

director

Vernon Dursley's Known Relations

• Dudley Dursley — Child
• Marge Dursley — Sibling
• Petunia Dursley — Spouse

Vernon Dursley appears in 5 titles

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) — character page
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) — character page
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) — character page
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Richard Griffiths

Appears in

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

Role

Supporting

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• Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint)
• Hermione Granger (Emma Watson)
• Dolores Umbridge (Imelda Staunton)
• Bellatrix Lestrange (Helena Bonham Carter)
• Rubeus Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane)
• Sirius Black (Gary Oldman)
• Severus Snape (Alan Rickman)
• Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes)
• Albus Dumbledore (Michael Gambon)
• Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody (Brendan Gleeson)
• Sybill Trelawney (Emma Thompson)