Richard Vernon

DOB: 1925-03-07

DOD: 1997-12-04

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.

Starred In

1964
Movie

The Tomb of Ligeia

1963
Movie

The Servant

1961
Movie

Cash on Demand

1971
Movie

Passion Potion

1970
Movie

Song of Norway

1984
Movie

C.Q.

1981
Movie

The Box

1959
Movie

The Heart of a Man

1962
Movie

The Share Out

1969
Movie

Destiny of a Spy

1958
Movie

Indiscreet

1969
Movie

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

1982
Movie

Gandhi

1973
Movie

A Friend Indeed

1964
Movie

Goldfinger

1964
Movie

A Hard Day's Night

1972
Movie

On Call

1992
Movie

Blood and Dust

1992
Movie

A Masculine Ending

1968
Movie

Frankenstein

1963
Movie

Just for Fun

1982
Movie

Evil Under the Sun

1979
Movie

Roger of the Raj

1986
Movie

Experiment IV

1962
Movie

Reach for Glory

1996
Movie

Loch Ness

1979
Movie

The Human Factor

1986
Movie

Lady Jane

1959
Movie

Sapphire

1971
Movie

One Brief Summer

1963
Movie

We Joined the Navy

1980
Movie

Oh! Heavenly Dog

1975
Movie

Sporting Chance

1986
Movie

Paradise Postponed

1972
Movie

Night Duty

1969
Tv

Department S

1970
Tv

UFO

1980
Tv

Yes Minister

1986
Tv

Lovejoy

1971
Tv

The Guardians

1984
Tv

Leaving

1994
Tv

Class Act

1960
Tv

Maigret

1981
Tv

Nanny

1962
Tv

Studio Four

1969
Tv

Hadleigh

1973
Tv

Thriller

1972
Tv

The Sextet

1986
Tv

Casualty

1976
Tv

Ripping Yarns

1971
Tv

Persuasion

1971
Tv

Justice

1962
Tv

The Saint

1961
Tv

The Avengers

1967
Tv

The Fellows

1992
Tv

The Borrowers