Richard Vernon
Known for: Actor
Born: 7 March 1925, Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Died: 4 December 1997
Credits: 60+ titles
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
Loch Ness
Class Act
The Return of the Borrowers
Frank Stubbs Promotes
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
The Borrowers
Blood and Dust
A Masculine Ending
The Camomile Lawn
You Rang, M'Lord?
A Gentleman's Club
The Storyteller: A Story Short
The Storyteller
A Month in the Country
Paradise Postponed
Casualty
Paradise Postponed
Ladies in Charge
Lady Jane
The Return of the Antelope
Lovejoy
Yes, Prime Minister
A Still Small Shout
Summer Season
Roll Over Beethoven
Lytton's Diary
Leaving
Night Train to Murder
C.Q.
Waters of the Moon
Witness for the Prosecution
Gandhi
Something in Disguise
Evil Under the Sun
Legacy of Murder
The Box
The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Nanny
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Oh! Heavenly Dog
A Question of Guilt
Yes Minister
The Human Factor
Roger of the Raj
The Sandbaggers
Strangers
The After Dinner Joke
Do You Remember?
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
The Sunday Drama
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
The Duchess of Duke Street
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Ripping Yarns
Rumpole of the Bailey
Sporting Chance
Affairs of the Heart
Village Hall
In the Steps of a Dead Man