Birthday:
Mar 07, 1925
Place of Birth: Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Place of Birth: Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Richard Vernon
Richard Vernon was a distinguished British actor known for his contributions to film, television, and theater. He had a prolific career spanning several decades. Vernon appeared in various roles across different genres, showcasing his versatility and talent. While perhaps best known for his role as Slartibartfast in the original television adaptation of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," his career encompassed numerous other productions. His performances in both classical theater and modern works solidified him as a respected figure in the British entertainment industry. Vernon's contributions to acting continue to be remembered and appreciated by audiences worldwide.
Filmography
| Movie | Cast | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Witness for the Prosecution | Brogan-Moore | 1982 |
| The Satanic Rites of Dracula | Col. Mathews | 1973 |
| The Tomb of Ligeia | Dr. Vivian | 1964 |
| The Servant | Lord Willie Mounset | 1963 |
| Cash on Demand | Pearson | 1961 |
| The Secret of My Success | Lord Hetherby | 1965 |
| Passion Potion | Andrew Coombes | 1971 |
| The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy | Slartibartfast | 1981 |
| Song of Norway | Councilman | 1970 |
| C.Q. | Sir Roland Hall | 1984 |
| The Box | (voice) | 1981 |
| The Intelligence Men | Sir Edward Seabrook | 1965 |
| The Heart of a Man | Manager | 1959 |
| Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown | Suspect | 1993 |
| The Share Out | 1962 | |
| Follow The Yellow Brick Road | Dr Whitman | 1972 |
| Destiny of a Spy | Colonel | 1969 |
| The Yellow Rolls-Royce | Race Course Official (uncredited) | 1964 |
| Indiscreet | Leading man in play | 1958 |
| Goodbye, Mr. Chips | Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited) | 1969 |
| Gandhi | Sir Edward Gait | 1982 |
| A Friend Indeed | Sir Lionel Hibury | 1973 |
| Goldfinger | Smithers | 1964 |
| A Hard Day's Night | Man on Train | 1964 |
| On Call | Dr. Edwards | 1972 |
| Blood and Dust | Heraclius | 1992 |
| A Masculine Ending | Miriam's father | 1992 |
| Frankenstein | Professor Krempe | 1968 |
| Just for Fun | Prime Minister | 1963 |
| Evil Under the Sun | Flewitt | 1982 |
| Roger of the Raj | Lord Bartlesham | 1979 |
| Experiment IV | Professor Jerry Coe | 1986 |
| A Month in the Country | Colonel Hebron | 1987 |
| Reach for Glory | Dr. Aldrich | 1962 |
| Night Train to Murder | Uncle Felix | 1984 |
| Loch Ness | Aged Professor | 1996 |
| The Human Factor | Sir John Hargreaves | 1979 |
| The Counterfeit Constable | Lord Brisburn | 1964 |
| Hot Enough for June | Roddinghead | 1964 |
| Lady Jane | The Marquess of Winchester | 1986 |
| Sapphire | Doctor at Crime Scene | 1959 |
| The Pink Panther Strikes Again | Fassbender | 1976 |
| Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'? | Lewis | 1971 |
| The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner | Makato | 1981 |
| One Brief Summer | 1971 | |
| We Joined the Navy | Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited) | 1963 |
| Oh! Heavenly Dog | Quimby Charles | 1980 |
| Sammy's Super T-Shirt | Mr. Becket | 1978 |
| Sporting Chance | Sir Maxwell Dean | 1975 |
| Village of the Damned | Edgar Hargraves | 1960 |
| The After Dinner Joke | Mr. Price | 1978 |
| Paradise Postponed | Sir Nicholss Fanner | 1986 |
| The Siege of Pinchgut | Under Secretary | 1959 |
| Adventures of a Taxi Driver | Gentleman | 1976 |
| In the Steps of a Dead Man | George Cornfield | 1974 | Series | Cast | Year |
| Department S | Colonel Loring | 1969 |
| The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Slartibartfast | 1981 |
| The Persuaders! | Sir Maxwell Dean | 1971 |
| UFO | Pa Stone | 1970 |
| Rumpole of the Bailey | 1975 | |
| Last of the Summer Wine | 1973 | |
| Yes Minister | 1980 | |
| Lovejoy | Roger Nettleton | 1986 |
| Hallmark Hall of Fame | Brogan-Moore | 1951 |
| The Storyteller | King | 1988 |
| The Sandbaggers | 1978 | |
| Journey to the Unknown | 1968 | |
| Yes, Prime Minister | 1986 | |
| No Hiding Place | 1959 | |
| The Duchess of Duke Street | Major Smith-Barton | 1976 |
| The Guardians | 1971 | |
| Paradise Postponed | Sir Nicholas Fanner | 1986 |
| ITV Play of the Week | Sir Hector Rose | 1955 |
| Mystery and Imagination | 1966 | |
| The Adventures of William Tell | Merchant | 1958 |
| A Gentleman's Club | 1988 | |
| Upstairs, Downstairs | Major Cochrane-Danby | 1971 |
| Leaving | 1984 | |
| Class Act | 1994 | |
| Maigret | 1960 | |
| Roll Over Beethoven | 1985 | |
| Nanny | 1981 | |
| Studio Four | Mr. Endworthy | 1962 |
| Hadleigh | 1969 | |
| Thriller | George Cornfield | 1973 |
| The Adventurer | Sir Richard McKenzie | 1972 |
| The Sextet | 1972 | |
| Dixon of Dock Green | Mr. Pascoe | 1955 |
| Casualty | Dr. RIchard Payton | 1986 |
| Dixon of Dock Green | Mr. Fellowes | 1955 |
| Ripping Yarns | Lord Bartlesham | 1976 |
| The Return of the Borrowers | Mr. Pott | 1993 |
| Frank Stubbs Promotes | Lord Dunstable | 1993 |
| Persuasion | Admiral Croft | 1971 |
| Justice | Lord Tilling | 1971 |
| The Saint | Sir John Ripwell | 1962 |
| The Avengers | Lord Matterley | 1961 |
| The Man In Room 17 | Oldenshaw | 1965 |
| The Return of the Antelope | Mr. Garstanton | 1986 |
| Armchair Theatre | Lewis | 1956 |
| Play for Today | Mr. Price | 1970 |
| The Fellows | Edwin Oldenshaw | 1967 |
| Lytton's Diary | Duncan Anderson | 1985 |
| The Comic Strip Presents... | Suspect | 1982 |
| Legacy of Murder | Roland Tolhurst | 1982 |
| You Rang, M'Lord? | The Earl of Swaffham | 1990 |
