1925-03-07 Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
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.
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Loch Ness | Aged Professor | 1996-08-23 |
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Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown | Suspect | 1993-04-22 |
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De terre et de sang | Heraclius | 1992-09-06 |
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A Masculine Ending | Miriam's father | 1992-04-12 |
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A Month in the Country | Colonel Hebron | 1987-09-27 |
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Experiment IV | Professor Jerry Coe | 1986-10-27 |
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Paradise Postponed | Sir Nicholss Fanner | 1986-06-15 |
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Lady Jane | The Marquess of Winchester | 1986-02-07 |
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Night Train to Murder | Uncle Felix | 1984-01-01 |
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C.Q. | Sir Roland Hall | 1984-01-01 |
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Gandhi | Sir Edward Gait | 1982-12-01 |
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Evil Under the Sun | Flewitt | 1982-03-05 |
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Witness for the Prosecution | Brogan-Moore | 1982-12-04 |
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The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner | Makato | 1981-02-17 |
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The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy | Slartibartfast | 1981-02-09 |
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The Box | (voice) | 1981-03-29 |
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Oh! Heavenly Dog | Quimby Charles | 1980-07-11 |
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The Human Factor | Sir John Hargreaves | 1979-12-18 |
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Roger of the Raj | Lord Bartlesham | 1979-10-24 |
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The After Dinner Joke | Mr. Price | 1978-02-14 |
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Sammy's Super T-Shirt | Mr. Becket | 1978-01-01 |
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Adventures of a Taxi Driver | Gentleman | 1976-04-30 |
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The Pink Panther Strikes Again | Fassbender | 1976-12-15 |
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Sporting Chance | Sir Maxwell Dean | 1975-01-01 |
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In the Steps of a Dead Man | George Cornfield | 1974-05-27 |
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A Friend Indeed | Sir Lionel Hibury | 1973-04-17 |
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The Satanic Rites of Dracula | Col. Mathews | 1973-04-17 |
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Night Duty | Stanley | 1972-06-20 |
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Follow The Yellow Brick Road | Dr Whitman | 1972-07-04 |
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On Call | Dr. Edwards | 1972-10-03 |
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One Brief Summer | 1971-02-25 | |
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Passion Potion | Andrew Coombes | 1971-01-01 |
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Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'? | Lewis | 1971-09-29 |
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Song of Norway | Councilman | 1970-11-04 |
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Destiny of a Spy | Colonel | 1969-10-27 |
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips | Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited) | 1969-11-05 |
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Frankenstein | Professor Krempe | 1968-11-11 |
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The Intelligence Men | Sir Edward Seabrook | 1965-04-13 |
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The Secret of My Success | Lord Hetherby | 1965-09-29 |
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Allez France ! | Lord Brisburn | 1964-10-10 |
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The Tomb of Ligeia | Dr. Vivian | 1964-11-29 |
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Goldfinger | Smithers | 1964-09-20 |
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The Yellow Rolls-Royce | Race Course Official (uncredited) | 1964-12-31 |
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A Hard Day's Night | Man on Train | 1964-07-07 |
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Hot Enough for June | Roddinghead | 1964-01-01 |
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The Servant | Lord Willie Mounset | 1963-11-14 |
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Just for Fun | Prime Minister | 1963-02-01 |
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We Joined the Navy | Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited) | 1963-05-17 |
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Reach for Glory | Dr. Aldrich | 1962-04-14 |
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The Share Out | 1962-02-01 | |
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Cash on Demand | Pearson | 1961-12-20 |
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Village of the Damned | Edgar Hargraves | 1960-06-16 |
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The Heart of a Man | Manager | 1959-08-06 |
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Sapphire | Doctor at Crime Scene | 1959-11-02 |
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The Siege of Pinchgut | Under Secretary | 1959-08-01 |
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Indiscreet | Leading man in play | 1958-07-16 |
