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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