Richard Vernon
Acting
Born: 1925-03-07 in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
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
Goldfinger
Smithers
Gandhi
Sir Edward Gait
A Hard Day's Night
Man on Train
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Fassbender
Evil Under the Sun
Flewitt
Village of the Damned
Edgar Hargraves
The Servant
Lord Willie Mounset
The Storyteller
King
Indiscreet
Leading man in play
The Tomb of Ligeia
Dr. Vivian
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Col. Mathews
Yes Minister
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Slartibartfast
The Avengers
Lord Matterley
Yes, Prime Minister
The Saint
Sir John Ripwell
The Persuaders!
Sir Maxwell Dean
Loch Ness
Aged Professor
Lady Jane
The Marquess of Winchester
Casualty
Dr. RIchard Payton
Oh! Heavenly Dog
Quimby Charles
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
Race Course Official (uncredited)
UFO
Pa Stone
Cash on Demand
Pearson
Lovejoy
Roger Nettleton
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
Sapphire
Doctor at Crime Scene
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Slartibartfast
A Month in the Country
Colonel Hebron
Last of the Summer Wine
The Early Bird
Sir Roger Wedgewood
The Human Factor
Sir John Hargreaves
Upstairs, Downstairs
Major Cochrane-Danby
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Gentleman (uncredited)
Witness for the Prosecution
Brogan-Moore
Hot Enough for June
Roddinghead
Ripping Yarns
Lord Bartlesham
You Rang, M'Lord?
The Earl of Swaffham
Rumpole of the Bailey
Lionel Leering
Department S
Colonel Loring