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Vernon Wells (Actor)

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Actor

The Resume

    (December 31, 1945- )
    Born in Rushworth, Victoria, Australia
    Acted in 'The Road Warrior (1981),' 'Weird Science (1985),' 'Commando (1985),' 'Innerspace (1987),' 'The Shrimp on the Barbie (1990),' 'Fortress (1993),' 'Ultimatum (1994),' 'Space Truckers (1996),' 'Power Rangers: Time Force (2001),'Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003),' 'King of the Ants (2003),' 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2006),' 'Green Street 2: Stand Your Ground (2009)' and 'The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie (2010 - voice)'

Why he might be annoying:

    He shares his name with a Major League Baseball player.
    In the 1970s he was a male model.
    He seems to be typecast as hyperactive villains.
    The intro to his website reads 'Enjoy your visit and please come back often to see what kind of trouble I'm getting into.'
    He is a contributing writer for Kougar Magazine, a web site for older women.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is a veteran of Australia's Special Air Service.
    He graduated with an engineering degree in telecommunications, sang in a rock band, worked in a quarry, and then as a salesman before the acting bug bit him.
    While mainly working behind the camera directing TV spots, he was cast as the villainous, red mohawked Wez in 'The Road Warrior,' and made such an impact the acting doors opened wide for him.
    In 1984 he immigrated to the U.S. and became a citizen.
    He accurately described his 1985 movie character Bennett in 'Commando' (opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger as 'Freddie Mercury on steroids.' (see picture)
    He's made guest appearances in such TV series as 'The Fall Guy,' 'Hunter,' 'Knight Rider,' 'What's Happening Now!,' 'MacGyver,' 'JAG' and 'Power Rangers Time Force.'

Credit: Scar Tactics & Hoxy


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 11 Votes: 27.27% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 25 Votes: 32.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 16 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 98 Votes: 63.27% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 59 Votes: 59.32% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 25 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 69 Votes: 52.17% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 52 Votes: 48.08% Annoying