Richard Vernon
Known for

Acting

Credits

107

Gender

Man

Birthday

Mar 7, 1925

Day of death

Dec 4, 1997 (72)

Place of birth

Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

Also known as

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 roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
1996Loch NessAged Professor
1994Class Act
1993The Return of the BorrowersMr. Pott
1993Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous BreakdownSuspect
1993Frank Stubbs PromotesLord Dunstable
1992Blood and DustHeraclius
1992A Masculine EndingMiriam's father
1988The StorytellerKing
1988A Gentleman's Club
1987A Month in the CountryColonel Hebron
1986Yes, Prime Minister
1986Lady JaneThe Marquess of Winchester
1986CasualtyDr. RIchard Payton
1986LovejoyRoger Nettleton
1986Paradise PostponedSir Nicholss Fanner
1986Paradise PostponedSir Nicholas Fanner
1986Experiment IVProfessor Jerry Coe
1986The Return of the AntelopeMr. Garstanton
1985Roll Over Beethoven
1985Lytton's DiaryDuncan Anderson
1984Night Train to MurderUncle Felix
1984Leaving
1984C.Q.Sir Roland Hall
1982GandhiSir Edward Gait
1982Evil Under the SunFlewitt
1982The Comic Strip Presents...Suspect
1982Witness for the ProsecutionBrogan-Moore
1982Legacy of MurderRoland Tolhurst
1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxySlartibartfast
1981The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxySlartibartfast
1981The Box(voice)
1981Nanny
1981The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion DinnerMakato
1980Yes Minister
1980Oh! Heavenly DogQuimby Charles
1979The Human FactorSir John Hargreaves
1979Roger of the RajLord Bartlesham
1978The Sandbaggers
1978Sammy's Super T-ShirtMr. Becket
1978The After Dinner JokeMr. Price
1976The Pink Panther Strikes AgainFassbender
1976Adventures of a Taxi DriverGentleman
1976Ripping YarnsLord Bartlesham
1976The Duchess of Duke StreetMajor Smith-Barton
1975Rumpole of the Bailey
1975Sporting ChanceSir Maxwell Dean
1974In the Steps of a Dead ManGeorge Cornfield
1973The Satanic Rites of DraculaCol. Mathews
1973Last of the Summer Wine
1973ThrillerGeorge Cornfield
1973A Friend IndeedSir Lionel Hibury
1972The AdventurerSir Richard McKenzie
1972Follow The Yellow Brick RoadDr Whitman
1972On CallDr. Edwards
1972The Sextet
1971The Persuaders!Sir Maxwell Dean
1971Upstairs, DownstairsMajor Cochrane-Danby
1971PersuasionAdmiral Croft
1971Passion PotionAndrew Coombes
1971JusticeLord Tilling
1971Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?Lewis
1971The Guardians
1970UFOPa Stone
1970Song of NorwayCouncilman
1970Play for TodayMr. Price
1970One Brief Summer
1969Goodbye, Mr. ChipsChairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
1969Department SColonel Loring
1969Hadleigh
1969Destiny of a SpyColonel
1968Journey to the Unknown
1968FrankensteinProfessor Krempe
1967The FellowsEdwin Oldenshaw
1966Mystery and Imagination
1965The Intelligence MenSir Edward Seabrook
1965The Secret of My SuccessLord Hetherby
1965The Man In Room 17Oldenshaw
1964GoldfingerSmithers
1964A Hard Day's NightMan on Train
1964The Tomb of LigeiaDr. Vivian
1964The Yellow Rolls-RoyceRace Course Official (uncredited)
1964Hot Enough for JuneRoddinghead
1964The Counterfeit ConstableLord Brisburn
1963The ServantLord Mounset
1963We Joined the NavyGovernment Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
1963Just for FunPrime Minister
1962The SaintSir John Ripwell
1962Reach for GloryDr. Aldrich
1962The Share Out
1962Studio FourMr. Endworthy
1961The AvengersLord Matterley
1961Cash on DemandPearson
1960Village of the DamnedEdgar Hargraves
1960Maigret
1959SapphireDoctor at Crime Scene
1959The Siege of PinchgutUnder Secretary
1959No Hiding Place
1959The Heart of a ManManager
1958IndiscreetLeading man in play
1958The Adventures of William TellMerchant
1956Armchair TheatreLewis
1955ITV Play of the WeekSir Hector Rose
1955Dixon of Dock GreenMr. Pascoe
1955Dixon of Dock GreenMr. Fellowes
1951Hallmark Hall of FameBrogan-Moore
Credits
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
1953Street of ShadowsDirector
1953Street of ShadowsScreenplay