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Mr. Vernon Gaines was a character who first appeared in the Season 2 episode of A Different World titled "Two Gentlemen of Hillman" (episode #4). The part of Mr. Gaines, who appeared in a total of 88 episodes of the series, was played on the series by veteran actor Lou Myers.
He is perhaps best known as the feisty Mr. Vernon Gaines in the sitcom A Different World. Myers was also an accomplished pianist. Myers died at the Charleston Area Medical Center in West Virginia after battling pneumonia for several months.
YearFilmRole2013DreamsMr. Harlan2010Jimmy2007Counter Man2004Team PlayerCoach LouLou Myers, the actor most known for playing Mr. Vernon Gaines on the NBC sitcom "A Different World," is dead. TMZ reports that the actor died on Feb. 19 at Charleston Medical Center in West Virginia after undergoing a heart-related emergency and falling into a coma.
Vernon Gaines, often referred to as Mr. Gaines, was the owner and manager of the Hillman College restaurant The Pit. A generally grumpy older man, Gaines has worked at The Pit at least since Claire Huxtable attended the college.
Feb 21, 2013 · Lou Myers, perhaps more well known as Mr. Gaines from "A Different World," has died at the age of 76. Myers had a long history in Hollywood and died leaving behind a legacy to be remembered. Myers passed away after having a cardiac emergency and slipping into a coma, according to reports.
Feb 22, 2013 · CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Actor Lou Myers, best known for his role as ornery restaurant owner Mr. Gaines on the television series ‘‘A Different World,’’ has died. He was 76. Tonia McDonald of...
