Famous People with Name Verne

Verne Gagne            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Verne Gagne: is a former American professional wrestler, trainer, and wrestling promoter. He was the former owner/promoter of the American Wrestling Association (AWA), based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which was the predominant promotion throughout the Midwest and Manitoba, Canada for many years. He remained in this position until 1991, when the company folded. His son Greg also wrestled professionally.

Verne Lundquist            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Verne Lundquist: is an American sportscaster, currently employed by CBS Sports television.Lundquist graduated from Austin High School in Austin, Texas before attending Texas Lutheran University (formerly Texas Lutheran College), where he also founded the Omega Tau Fraternity (O?) in 1958 before graduating in 1962.

Kaaren Verne            Origin/Culture/Country: German

Kaaren Verne: was a German actress born in Berlin, Germany. Sometimes billed as Karen Verne, she was originally a stage actress and member of the Berlin State Theatre. During this period, Verne was the wife of Peter Lorre, with whom she appeared in All Through the Night. Even after their divorce, Lorre was known to turn to Verne in moments of crisis, often telephoning her late at night to tearfully pour out his insecurities. Kaaren Verne remained in films until her death, essaying worldly-wise character vignettes in such films as Ship of Fools (1965) and Torn Curtain (1966)[1].