Howard Vernon
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Howard Vernon (15 July 1908 – 25 July 1996), born Mario Walter Lippert, was a German-Swiss stage and film actor who appeared in films by Jean-Pierre Melville, Sacha Guitry, Fritz Lang, Roger Vadim, Jean-Luc Godard and Jesús Franco. Vernon was born Mario Lippert in Baden-Baden, Germany, to a Swiss father and a German mother. Originally a stage and radio actor, he played Nazi officers, gangsters and psychopaths in French and American films after World War II. In the 1960s, he became a favourite actor of Spanish film director Jesús Franco, starring in many low-budget horror and erotic films produced in Spain and France. He died in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, 10 days after his 88th birthday. Description above from the Wikipedia article Howard Vernon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Howard Vernon reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Howard Vernon's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Howard Vernon remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Far from Manhattan, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Howard Vernon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Howard Vernon's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Howard Vernon.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Delicatessen | Frog Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Faceless | Dr. Orloff | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Blood on My Shoes | Albert von Klaus | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Far from Manhattan | René Dimanche | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Deadline | Doorman | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Miss Osbourne | Dr. Lanyon | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | From Hell to Victory | SS Major Karl | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Theatre of the Matters | Hermann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Musician Killer | Anton Varga | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Don't Change Hands | Jacques des Grieux | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Love and Death | General Leveque | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Garden That Tilts | Paul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Celestine | Grandfather | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Day of the Jackal | Cabinet Member | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Blood Rose | Professeur Römer | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Mayerling | Prince of Montenuovo | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Hotheads | Mr. Gorsi, The Boss. | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Unknown Man of Shandigor | Yvan | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Dinosaur and the Baby | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Night of the Generals | Murder Suspect (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Triple Cross | German Embassy Official | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Diabolical Dr. Z | Dr. Vicas | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Poppy Is Also a Flower | Dr. Pineau | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | What's New Pussycat? | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Alphaville | Léonard von Braun (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Train | Dietrich | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Black Angel of the Mississippi | Ray Terris | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Shadow of Zorro | El General (credit only) | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Zorro the Avenger | The General Clarence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Awful Dr. Orlof | Dr. Orloff | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Léon Morin, Priest | Colonel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse | No. 12 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Description of a Struggle | Narrator (German version) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Doctor Crippen Lives | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Until the Last One | Philippe Dario, the trapeze artist | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Mysterious Melody AKA Ce soir les souris dansent | Inspector Revel | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Bob le Flambeur | McKimmie, the Sponsor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | El fugitivo de Amberes | Bell Fermer | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Royal Affairs in Versailles | English buyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Poison Ivy | Rudy Saltierra | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Black Jack | Schooner Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Elusive Pimpernel | Comte de Tournai | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Silence of the Sea | Werner von Ebrennac | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Devil Who Limped | Lord Palmerston | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Chips Are Down | Le chef milicien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Royalists | Captain Gérard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Sky Battalion | German officer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Mr. Orchid | German Lieutenant Fleischer | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | A Friend Will Come Tonight | Robert Langlois, le muet | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Behind These Walls | German officer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Howard Vernon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Howard Vernon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Howard Vernon is "Far from Manhattan" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Howard Vernon acted in?
Howard Vernon has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Howard Vernon?
Other notable films include "The Train", "The Silence of the Sea", and "Love and Death".