Richard Vernon


    Starbirth:
    March 7, 1925
    Supernova:
    December 4, 1997
    Birthplace:
    Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
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Overview

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.


MOVIECHARACTERYEAR
Loch Ness Aged Professor 1996
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown Suspect 1993
A Masculine Ending Miriam's father 1992
A Month in the Country Colonel Hebron 1987
Paradise Postponed Sir Nicholss Fanner 1986
Lady Jane The Marquess of Winchester 1986
C.Q. Sir Roland Hall 1984
Night Train to Murder Uncle Felix 1984
Witness for the Prosecution Brogan-Moore 1982
Gandhi Sir Edward Gait 1982
Evil Under the Sun Flewitt 1982
The Box (voice) 1981
The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner Makato 1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy Slartibartfast 1981
Oh! Heavenly Dog Quimby Charles 1980
The Human Factor Sir John Hargreaves 1979
The After Dinner Joke Mr. Price 1978
Sammy's Super T-Shirt Mr. Becket 1978
The Pink Panther Strikes Again Fassbender 1976
Adventures of a Taxi Driver Gentleman 1976
Sporting Chance Sir Maxwell Dean 1975
In the Steps of a Dead Man George Cornfield 1974
The Satanic Rites of Dracula Col. Mathews 1973
A Friend Indeed Sir Lionel Hibury 1973
On Call Dr. Edwards 1972
Follow The Yellow Brick Road Dr Whitman 1972
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'? Lewis 1971
Passion Potion Andrew Coombes 1971
Song of Norway Councilman 1970
One Brief Summer 1970
Goodbye, Mr. Chips Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited) 1969
Destiny of a Spy Colonel 1969
The Secret of My Success Lord Hetherby 1965
The Intelligence Men Sir Edward Seabrook 1965
The Yellow Rolls-Royce Race Course Official (uncredited) 1964
The Tomb of Ligeia Dr. Vivian 1964
The Counterfeit Constable Lord Brisburn 1964
Goldfinger Smithers 1964
A Hard Day's Night Man on Train 1964
Hot Enough for June Roddinghead 1964
The Servant Lord Mounset 1963
We Joined the Navy Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited) 1963
Just for Fun Prime Minister 1963
Reach for Glory Dr. Aldrich 1962
The Share Out 1962
Cash on Demand Pearson 1961
Village of the Damned Edgar Hargraves 1960
Sapphire Doctor at Crime Scene 1959
The Heart of a Man Manager 1959
The Siege of Pinchgut Under Secretary 1959
Indiscreet Leading man in play 1958
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy <blank> <mt>
The Persuaders! Sir Maxwell Dean <mt>
Last of the Summer Wine <blank> <mt>
Yes Minister <blank> <mt>
The Storyteller King <mt>
No Hiding Place <blank> <mt>
The Duchess of Duke Street Major Smith-Barton <mt>
Class Act <blank> <mt>
Leaving <blank> <mt>
Roll Over Beethoven <blank> <mt>
Hadleigh <blank> <mt>
Department S Colonel Loring <mt>
UFO Pa Stone <mt>
Rumpole of the Bailey <blank> <mt>
Lovejoy Roger Nettleton <mt>
Hallmark Hall of Fame Brogan-Moore <mt>
Journey to the Unknown <blank> <mt>
The Sandbaggers <blank> <mt>
Yes, Prime Minister <blank> <mt>
The Guardians <blank> <mt>
The Adventures of William Tell Merchant <mt>
Paradise Postponed Sir Nicholas Fanner <mt>
Mystery and Imagination <blank> <mt>
Studio Four Mr. Endworthy <mt>
A Gentleman's Club <blank> <mt>
Maigret <blank> <mt>
Nanny <blank> <mt>
Thriller George Cornfield <mt>
Ripping Yarns Lord Bartlesham <mt>
Casualty Dr. RIchard Payton <mt>
Persuasion Admiral Croft <mt>
The Fellows Edwin Oldenshaw <mt>
The Comic Strip Presents... Suspect <mt>
ITV Play of the Week Sir Hector Rose <mt>
Upstairs, Downstairs Major Cochrane-Danby <mt>
The Adventurer Sir Richard McKenzie <mt>
The Return of the Borrowers Mr. Pott <mt>
Frank Stubbs Promotes Lord Dunstable <mt>
Justice Lord Tilling <mt>
The Saint Sir John Ripwell <mt>
Play for Today Mr. Price <mt>
Lytton's Diary Duncan Anderson <mt>
The Sextet <blank> <mt>
Dixon of Dock Green Mr. Pascoe <mt>
Dixon of Dock Green Mr. Fellowes <mt>
The Man In Room 17 Oldenshaw <mt>
The Return of the Antelope Mr. Garstanton <mt>
The Avengers Lord Matterley <mt>
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