Vernon Schillinger
| Vernon Schillinger | |
|---|---|
| Oz character | |
| First appearance | The Routine (1997) |
| Last appearance | Exeunt Omnes (2003) |
| Portrayed by | J.K. Simmons |
| In-universe information | |
| Nickname | Vern |
| Affiliation | Aryan Brotherhood |
| Family |
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| Children | |
| Relatives | Jewel Schillinger (Granddaughter) |
| Nationality | American |
Vernon Schillinger is a fictional character played by American actor J. K. Simmons on the HBO series Oz as a major antagonist.
Schillinger is one of the most powerful and feared inmates in Oswald Maximum Security Penitentiary ("Oz"). As a leader of Oz's Aryan Brotherhood, Schillinger controls most white inmates and has a reputation for ruthless brutality and rape. He is shown to be a high-ranking member of the Brotherhood outside of prison, thus giving him power outside of Oz through a vast network of allies.