| Intro | American actor | ||
| Was | Actor | ||
| From | United States of America | ||
| Type | Film, TV, Stage & Radio | ||
| Gender | male | ||
| Birth | 1 February 1911, Zachary, Louisiana | ||
| Death |
25 December 2005, Zachary, Louisiana (aged 94 years) |
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| Star sign | Aquarius | ||
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Vernon Roberts (February 1, 1911 – December 25, 2005) was an American actor, best known for playing the role of Papa Nichols in “The Demonator” episode in the third season of Drake & Josh.
He was the brother of the late actor Jack Roberts born in Zachary (Louisiana, United States).
Biography
Vernon Roberts was born on February 1, 1911, in Zachary, Louisiana. He was raised in Zachary until he was eight years old.
In May 1953, he debuted on his first television show Answers for Americans, an ABC mini-series.
In the week of June 3 to 7, 2000, he filmed the first episodes of Texas Justice. In 2005, he appeared in “The Demonator” episode in the third season of Drake & Josh (starring Drake Bell and Josh Peck). The character existed for only one episode. The character, named “Papa Nichols” was a former World War II Sergeant. He is 81-years-old and the father of Grammy Nichols (portrayed by Randee Heller) and grandfather of Walter Nichols (portrayed by Jonathan Goldstein).
Death
Roberts died of a heart attack in Zachary, Louisiana on December 25, 2005, at the age of 94.