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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A Masculine Ending | Miriam's father | 1992-04-12 |
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De terre et de sang | Heraclius | 1992-09-06 |
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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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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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Evil Under the Sun | Flewitt | 1982-03-05 |
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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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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 (uncredited) | 1976-04-30 |
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The Pink Panther Strikes Again | Fassbender | 1976-09-16 |
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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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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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Night Duty | Stanley | 1972-06-20 |
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On Call | Dr. Edwards | 1972-10-03 |
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Passion Potion | Andrew Coombes | 1971-01-01 |
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One Brief Summer | 1971-02-25 | |
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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 Secret of My Success | Lord Hetherby | 1965-09-29 |
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The Intelligence Men | Sir Edward Seabrook | 1965-04-13 |
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The Early Bird | Sir Roger Wedgewood | 1965-11-30 |
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Hot Enough for June | Roddinghead | 1964-01-01 |
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The Tomb of Ligeia | Dr. Vivian | 1964-11-29 |
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A Hard Day's Night | Man on Train | 1964-07-07 |
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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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Allez France ! | Lord Brisburn | 1964-10-10 |
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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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Accidental Death | Johnnie Paxton | 1963-01-01 |
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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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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 |
