Vernon has been acting since the age of eight years old. He performed with his father in an Old West stunt show group called the Arizona Gunslingers. He has acted in numerous stage productions throughout high school and college. Since graduating with a BA in acting in 2004, he has acted in many movies, commercials, and voice over projects. He also studied improv at Groundlings, and voice over techniques at Kalmenson & Kalmenson.