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.
Filmography
all 115
Movies 58
TV Shows 57
Director 1
Aged Professor

Loch Ness (1996)
Movie
Sir Horace Mainwaring

Class Act (1994)
TV
Lord Dunstable

Frank Stubbs Promotes (1993)
TV
Heraclius

Blood and Dust (1992)
Movie
Miriam's father

A Masculine Ending (1992)
Movie
The Earl of Swaffham

You Rang, M'Lord? (1990)
TV
Colonel Hebron

A Month in the Country (1987)
Movie
Professor Jerry Coe

Experiment IV (1986)
Movie
Sir Nicholas Fanner

Paradise Postponed (1986)
TV
Dr. RIchard Payton

Casualty (1986)
TV
Sir Nicholas Fanner

Paradise Postponed (1986)
Movie
The Marquess of Winchester

Lady Jane (1986)
Movie
Mr. Garstanton

The Return of the Antelope (1986)
TV
Roger Nettleton

Lovejoy (1986)
TV
5
Thompson

Summer Season (1985)
TV
Duncan Anderson

Lytton's Diary (1985)
TV
Sir Roland Hall

C.Q. (1984)
Movie
Uncle Felix Austin, KCMG

Night Train to Murder (1984)
Movie
Brogan-Moore

Witness for the Prosecution (1982)
Movie
Sir Edward Gait

Gandhi (1982)
Movie
4.44
Roland Tolhurst

Legacy of Murder (1982)
TV
Actor

The Box (1981)
Movie
Lord Wharfedale

Bognor (1981)
TV
Slartibartfast

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (1981)
Movie
10
Duke of Broughton

Nanny (1981)
TV
Slartibartfast

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981)
TV
Quimby Charles

Oh! Heavenly Dog (1980)
Movie
Sir John Hargreaves

The Human Factor (1979)
Movie
Lord Bartlesham

Roger of the Raj (1979)
Movie
Mr. Becket

Sammy's Super T-Shirt (1978)
Movie
Major Smith-Barton

The Duchess of Duke Street (1976)
TV
Lord Bartlesham

Ripping Yarns (1976)
TV
6
Sir Maxwell Dean

Sporting Chance (1975)
Movie
George Cornfield

In the Steps of a Dead Man (1974)
Movie
Col. Mathews

The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973)
Movie
5.33
Sir Lionel Hibury

A Friend Indeed (1973)
Movie
George Cornfield

Thriller (1973)
TV
Dr. Edwards

On Call (1972)
Movie
Sir Richard McKenzie

The Adventurer (1972)
TV
Dr Whitman

Follow The Yellow Brick Road (1972)
Movie
Alban Gascoyne

The Sextet (1972)
TV
Major Cochrane-Danby

Upstairs, Downstairs (1971)
TV
4
Lord Tilling

Justice (1971)
TV
Sir Maxwell Dean

The Persuaders! (1971)
TV
1
Admiral Croft

Persuasion (1971)
TV
Andrew Coombes

Passion Potion (1971)
Movie
Councilman

Song of Norway (1970)
Movie
Mr. Price

Play for Today (1970)
TV
Pa Stone

UFO (1970)
TV
3.5
Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)

Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969)
Movie
Colonel

Destiny of a Spy (1969)
Movie
Colonel Loring

Department S (1969)
TV
Professor Krempe

Frankenstein (1968)
Movie
Edwin Oldenshaw

The Fellows (1967)
TV
Sir Roger Wedgewood

The Early Bird (1965)
Movie
Lord Hetherby

The Secret of My Success (1965)
Movie
Oldenshaw

The Man In Room 17 (1965)
TV
Sir Edward Seabrook

The Intelligence Men (1965)
Movie
Race Course Official (uncredited)

The Yellow Rolls-Royce (1964)
Movie
Dr. Vivian

The Tomb of Ligeia (1964)
Movie
5
Lord Brisburn

The Counterfeit Constable (1964)
Movie
Smithers

Goldfinger (1964)
Movie
5.46
Man on Train

A Hard Day's Night (1964)
Movie
6
Roddinghead

Hot Enough for June (1964)
Movie
2
Lord Mounset

The Servant (1963)
Movie
2
Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)

We Joined the Navy (1963)
Movie
Cdr J. Battenby / W

24-Hour Call (1963)
TV
Prime Minister

Just for Fun (1963)
Movie
Johnnie Paxton

Accidental Death (1963)
Movie
Sir John Ripwell

The Saint (1962)
TV
5
Dr. Aldrich

Reach for Glory (1962)
Movie
John Crewe

The Share Out (1962)
Movie
Mr. Endworthy

Studio Four (1962)
TV
Pearson

Cash on Demand (1961)
Movie
David Gough

Stranger on the Shore (1961)
TV
Parkinson

Jango (1961)
TV
Lord Matterley

The Avengers (1961)
TV
6
Edgar Hargraves

Village of the Damned (1960)
Movie
5.82
Doctor at Crime Scene

Sapphire (1959)
Movie
Under Secretary

The Siege of Pinchgut (1959)
Movie
6
Leading man in play

Indiscreet (1958)
Movie
Sir Hector Rose

ITV Play of the Week (1955)
TV
Mr. Pascoe / Mr. Fellowes

Dixon of Dock Green (1955)
TV
Director / Screenplay

Street of Shadows (1953)
Movie
Brogan-Moore

Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
TV
8.33
Cosmic 1

Helping Henry
TV
Lord Greenham

Do You Remember?
TV
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1925-03-07
Deathday1997-12-04 (72 years old)
Birth PlaceReading, United Kingdom
SpouseBenedicta Lucia Hoskyns
ChildrenSarah Benedicta Vernon, Thomas Richard Adam Vernon
FatherEvelyn Vernon
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
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