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
Brogan-Moore
Witness for the Prosecution
Col. Mathews
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Dr. Vivian
The Tomb of Ligeia
Lord Willie Mounset
The Servant
Pearson
Cash on Demand
Lord Hetherby
The Secret of My Success
Andrew Coombes
Passion Potion
Slartibartfast
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Councilman
Song of Norway
Sir Roland Hall
C.Q.
(voice)
The Box
Sir Edward Seabrook
The Intelligence Men
Manager
The Heart of a Man
Suspect
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
The Share Out
Dr Whitman
Follow The Yellow Brick Road
Colonel
Destiny of a Spy
Race Course Official (uncredited)
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
Leading man in play
Indiscreet
Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Sir Edward Gait
Gandhi
Sir Lionel Hibury
A Friend Indeed
Smithers
Goldfinger
Man on Train
A Hard Day's Night
Dr. Edwards
On Call
Heraclius
De terre et de sang
Miriam's father
A Masculine Ending
Professor Krempe
Frankenstein
Prime Minister
Just for Fun
Flewitt
Evil Under the Sun
Lord Bartlesham
Roger of the Raj
Professor Jerry Coe
Experiment IV
Colonel Hebron
A Month in the Country
Dr. Aldrich
Reach for Glory
Uncle Felix
Night Train to Murder
Aged Professor
Loch Ness
Sir John Hargreaves
The Human Factor
Lord Brisburn
Allez France !
Roddinghead
Hot Enough for June
The Marquess of Winchester
Lady Jane
Doctor at Crime Scene
Sapphire
Fassbender
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Lewis
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
Makato
The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
One Brief Summer
Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
We Joined the Navy
Quimby Charles
Oh! Heavenly Dog
Mr. Becket
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
Sir Maxwell Dean
Sporting Chance
Edgar Hargraves
Village of the Damned
Mr. Price
The After Dinner Joke
Sir Nicholss Fanner
Paradise Postponed
Under Secretary
The Siege of Pinchgut
Gentleman
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
George Cornfield
In the Steps of a Dead Man
Stanley
Night Duty
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
56
Gender
Male
Birthday
1925-03-07
Place of Birth
Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
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