
Vernon Dent
Known For
Acting
Born
1895-02-15 in San Jose, California, USA
Died
1963-11-05
Biography
Vernon Bruce Dent (February 16, 1895 – November 5, 1963) was an American comic actor, who appeared in over 400 films. He co-starred in many short films for Columbia Pictures, frequently as the foil and the main antagonist and ally to The Three Stooges.
Most Known For

I Love Lucy
as Santa Claus (uncredited)

Remember When?
as Mack - Circus Owner

Hot Sports

Reformatory
as Cook Howard

Knight Duty
as The Cop

Musty Musketeers
as King Cole

Hokus Pokus
as Insurance Adjuster

Crazy House
as Dr. E.D. Smith (last name spelled 'J-O-N-E-S')

Scrambled Brains
as Nora's Father

Naughty Nurses

Hot Stuff
as (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Cameraman
as Man in Tight Bathing Suit (uncredited)

Special Delivery

Tired Feet

You Can't Take It with You
as Expressman (uncredited)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
as Senate Reporter (uncredited)

The Bees' Buzz
as Jim - Homer's Pal

The Harvey Girls
as Engineer (uncredited)

Cold Turkey
as J.T. Caldwell

Out West
as Doctor (uncredited)