Vernon Dent

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Characters played by Vernon Dent

Nora's Father — Scrambled Brains (1951)

Nora's father is the stranger who becomes involved in a physical altercation with the Stooges in a phone booth while they are on their way to visit the doctor. The encounter turns chaotic and ends with the booth overturning. Later, he is identified as the father Nora is waiting for at the trio's home.

Fat Man at Party (uncredited) — The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt (1939)

Guest at the social gathering.

Chief Gunners Mate Richard Mack — Tars and Stripes (1935)

Mack is a chief gunners mate who vows to make Elmer into a sailor and attempts to teach him knots and marching. He becomes angry when he mistakenly believes Elmer is flirting with his girlfriend, then banishes Elmer to the brig after she develops feelings for him. His relationship with Elmer drives much of the conflict.

Governor — Three Little Pirates (1946)

The tyrannical governor of Dead Man's Island who is initially skeptical of the marooned mariners. He orders their execution after Curly flirts with his betrothed, is deceived by their fake dignitary personas, and pursues a vendetta against them following their escape.

Police Capt. Mullins — Shivering Sherlocks (1948)

Police Capt. Mullins administers a lie detector test to the Stooges after they are mistakenly identified as perpetrators of an armored-car robbery. The test clears them of suspicion, and they are placed under protective custody with Gladys Harmon, whose alibi supports their account.

Heavyset Prospector (uncredited) — Cactus Makes Perfect (1942)

One of two down-on-their-luck prospectors encountered after Curly fires an arrow from his invention. He joins the other prospector in trying to rob the brothers, then follows Moe, Larry, and Curly to a ghost-town hotel. The prospectors drill through the safe-room door and throw in a stick of dynamite.

King Cole — Musty Musketeers (1954)

King Cole is the monarch who rules over the court where the Stooges serve as fiddlers. He decrees that their marriages must wait until the planned wedding of Princess Alisha and Prince Gallant III. The magician obtains his consent to marry the princess on the condition that he successfully retrieves her after her abduction.

Judge (uncredited) — Idiots Deluxe (1945)

The Judge presides over Moe's trial for assaulting Larry and Curly. After hearing Moe's account of his illness, his need for quiet, and the disruptive events involving Larry and Curly, the Judge is moved by his plight and acquits him. The acquittal ends the courtroom proceedings, though Moe soon resumes pursuing the two men.

Warden — Beer Barrel Polecats (1946)

The Warden is the prison authority overseeing the Stooges during their sentence. The trio's escape plan unintentionally incapacitates him, and after their eventual release as elderly men, Moe and Larry persuade him to return Curly to jail when Curly asks for beer. His role connects the Stooges' prison troubles with the final incident after their release.

Lord Wafflebottom — Society Mugs (1946)

Lord Wafflebottom is the guest of honor at the dinner party hosted by Alice Preston. He follows the lead of Shemp and Tom, who are mistakenly treated as cultured college seniors, in what they present as proper American party manners. Their example helps turn the gathering into an uncouth display before the exterminators' work further disrupts the mansion.

King Cole — Fiddlers Three (1948)

King Cole is the monarch whose decree bars the Stooges from marrying until the planned royal nuptials. The magician obtains his consent to marry the princess on the condition that he retrieve her. King Cole is later included in the procession with the magician and the Stooges, placing him at the center of the royal arrangement the rescue disrupts.

King Arthur — Squareheads of the Round Table (1948)

King Arthur rules during the events at court and sentences the Stooges to decapitation after they are confined in the dungeon. The Black Prince and an accomplice plan to assassinate him after his wedding to Princess Elaine, but the Stooges disrupt their scheme. The King apprehends the conspirators and permits Elaine to marry Cedric.

Career Overview

Vernon Dent has 283 screen credits in a career dating back to 1919. Their work is anchored in the Lone Wolf Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Crazy House, Pardon My Berth Marks, Tars and Stripes. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
283
Birth Date
1895-02-15
Birth Place
San Jose, California, USA

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