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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The Storyteller: A Story Short | King | 1988-06-05 |
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A Month in the Country | Colonel Hebron | 1987-09-27 |
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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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C.Q. | Sir Roland Hall | 1984-01-01 |
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Night Train to Murder | Uncle Felix | 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 Box | (voice) | 1981-03-29 |
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The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy | Slartibartfast | 1981-02-09 |
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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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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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The Pink Panther Strikes Again | Fassbender | 1976-09-16 |
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Adventures of a Taxi Driver | Gentleman (uncredited) | 1976-04-30 |
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Sporting Chance | Sir Maxwell Dean (archive footage) | 1975-01-01 |
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In the Steps of a Dead Man | George Cornfield | 1974-05-27 |
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The Satanic Rites of Dracula | Col. Mathews | 1973-04-17 |
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A Friend Indeed | Sir Lionel Hibury | 1973-04-17 |
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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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Night Duty | Stanley | 1972-06-20 |
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She'll Follow You Anywhere | 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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One Brief Summer | 1971-02-25 | |
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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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Cause of Death | Colonel O'Dwyer | 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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The Tomb of Ligeia | Dr. Vivian | 1964-11-01 |
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The Yellow Rolls-Royce | Race Course Official (uncredited) | 1964-12-31 |
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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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Allez France ! | Lord Brisburn | 1964-10-10 |
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Hot Enough for June | Roddinghead | 1964-03-10 |
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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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The Share Out | John Crewe | 1962-02-01 |
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Reach for Glory | Dr. Aldrich | 1962-04-14 |
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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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Clue of the Twisted Candle | Viney | 1960-09-01 |
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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 |
