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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Witness for the Prosecution | Brogan-Moore | 1982-12-04 |
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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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The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner | Makato | 1981-02-17 |
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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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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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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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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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Night Duty | Stanley | 1972-06-20 |
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On Call | Dr. Edwards | 1972-10-03 |
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Follow The Yellow Brick Road | Dr Whitman | 1972-07-04 |
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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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Goodbye, Mr. Chips | Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited) | 1969-11-05 |
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Destiny of a Spy | Colonel | 1969-10-27 |
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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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Goldfinger | Smithers | 1964-09-20 |
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The Tomb of Ligeia | Dr. Vivian | 1964-11-29 |
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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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Allez France ! | Lord Brisburn | 1964-10-10 |
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Hot Enough for June | Roddinghead | 1964-01-01 |
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Just for Fun | Prime Minister | 1963-02-01 |
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The Servant | Lord Willie Mounset | 1963-11-14 |
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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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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 |
