Richard Vernon
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1925-03-07
Day of Death
1997-12-04 (72 years old)
Place of Birth
Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Richard Vernon
Biography
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.
Known For
Acting
(1996)
Loch Ness
as Aged Professor
(1993)
(1992)
A Masculine Ending
as Miriam's father
(1992)
Blood and Dust
as Heraclius
(1987)
A Month in the Country
as Colonel Hebron
(1986)
Lady Jane
as The Marquess of Winchester
(1986)
Paradise Postponed
as Sir Nicholss Fanner
(1986)
Experiment IV
as Professor Jerry Coe
(1984)
Night Train to Murder
as Uncle Felix
(1984)
C.Q.
as Sir Roland Hall
(1982)
Gandhi
as Sir Edward Gait
(1982)
Evil Under the Sun
as Flewitt
(1982)
Witness for the Prosecution
as Brogan-Moore
(1981)
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as Slartibartfast
(1981)
The Box
as (voice)
(1981)
(1980)
Oh! Heavenly Dog
as Quimby Charles
(1979)
The Human Factor
as Sir John Hargreaves
(1979)
Roger of the Raj
as Lord Bartlesham
(1978)
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
as Mr. Becket
(1978)
The After Dinner Joke
as Mr. Price
(1976)
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
as Fassbender
(1976)
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
as Gentleman
(1975)
Sporting Chance
as Sir Maxwell Dean
(1974)
In the Steps of a Dead Man
as George Cornfield
(1973)
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
as Col. Mathews
(1973)
A Friend Indeed
as Sir Lionel Hibury
(1972)
On Call
as Dr. Edwards
(1972)
Night Duty
as Stanley
(1972)
Follow The Yellow Brick Road
as Dr Whitman
(1971)
Passion Potion
as Andrew Coombes
(1971)
(1971)
(1970)
Song of Norway
as Councilman
(1969)
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
as Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
(1969)
Destiny of a Spy
as Colonel
(1968)
Frankenstein
as Professor Krempe
(1965)
The Secret of My Success
as Lord Hetherby
(1965)
The Intelligence Men
as Sir Edward Seabrook
(1964)
Goldfinger
as Smithers
(1964)
A Hard Day's Night
as Man on Train
(1964)
The Tomb of Ligeia
as Dr. Vivian
(1964)
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
as Race Course Official (uncredited)
(1964)
Hot Enough for June
as Roddinghead
(1964)
The Counterfeit Constable
as Lord Brisburn
(1963)
The Servant
as Lord Willie Mounset
(1963)
We Joined the Navy
as Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
(1963)
Just for Fun
as Prime Minister
(1962)
Reach for Glory
as Dr. Aldrich
(1962)
(1961)
Cash on Demand
as Pearson
(1960)
Village of the Damned
as Edgar Hargraves
(1959)
Sapphire
as Doctor at Crime Scene
(1959)
The Siege of Pinchgut
as Under Secretary
(1959)
The Heart of a Man
as Manager
(1958)
Indiscreet
as Leading man in play
Crew
(1953)
Street of Shadows
Director, Screenplay