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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Lady Jane | The Marquess of Winchester | 1986-02-07 |
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Paradise Postponed | Sir Nicholss Fanner | 1986-06-15 |
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A Still Small Shout | Thompson | 1985-08-01 |
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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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Witness for the Prosecution | Brogan-Moore | 1982-12-04 |
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Evil Under the Sun | Flewitt | 1982-03-05 |
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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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The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner | Makato | 1981-02-17 |
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Oh! Heavenly Dog | Quimby Charles | 1980-07-11 |
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Roger of the Raj | Lord Bartlesham | 1979-10-24 |
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The Human Factor | Sir John Hargreaves | 1979-12-18 |
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Sammy's Super T-Shirt | Mr. Becket | 1978-01-01 |
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The After Dinner Joke | Mr. Price | 1978-02-14 |
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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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Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'? | Lewis | 1971-09-29 |
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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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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 Early Bird | Sir Roger Wedgewood | 1965-11-30 |
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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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Goldfinger | Smithers | 1964-09-20 |
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A Hard Day's Night | Man on Train | 1964-07-07 |
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The Yellow Rolls-Royce | Race Course Official (uncredited) | 1964-12-31 |
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The Tomb of Ligeia | Dr. Vivian | 1964-11-29 |
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Allez France ! | Lord Brisburn | 1964-10-10 |
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Hot Enough for June | Roddinghead | 1964-01-01 |
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Accidental Death | Johnnie Paxton | 1963-01-01 |
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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 | John Crewe | 1962-02-01 |
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Cash on Demand | Pearson | 1961-12-20 |
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Clue of the Twisted Candle | Viney | 1960-09-01 |
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Village of the Damned | Edgar Hargraves | 1960-06-16 |
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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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The Heart of a Man | Manager | 1959-08-06 |
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Indiscreet | Leading man in play | 1958-07-16 |
