Richard Vernon

Richard Vernon

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.

Acting

1996

Loch Ness
Movie

Aged Professor

1994

Class Act
Tv

Sir Horace Mainwaring

1992

1992

1987

1986

Paradise Postponed
Tv

Sir Nicholas Fanner

1986

Casualty
Tv

Dr. RIchard Payton

1986

Lady Jane
Movie

The Marquess of Winchester

1986

Lovejoy
Tv

Roger Nettleton

1985

Roll Over Beethoven
Tv

Oliver Purcell

1984

Leaving
Tv

Mr. Chessington

1983

1982

Gandhi
Movie

Sir Edward Gait

1982

Something in Disguise
Tv

Herbert Browne-Lacey

1982

Legacy of Murder
Tv

Roland Tolhurst

1981

1981

Nanny
Tv

Unknown

1980

Oh! Heavenly Dog
Movie

Quimby Charles

1980

1979

The Human Factor
Movie

Sir John Hargreaves

1976

1976

Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Movie

Gentleman (uncredited)

1975

Sporting Chance
Movie

Sir Maxwell Dean (archive footage)

1972

1971

The Persuaders!
Tv

Sir Maxwell Dean

1971

Persuasion
Tv

Admiral Croft

1970

1970

UFO
Tv

Pa Stone

1969

Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Movie

Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)

1969

Hadleigh
Tv

Sir Geoffrey Osborne

1968

Frankenstein
Movie

Professor Krempe

1967

The Fellows
Tv

Edwin Oldenshaw

1966

1965

The Early Bird
Movie

Sir Roger Wedgewood

1965

BBC Play of the Month
Tv

Henry Gore-Browne

1965

The Intelligence Men
Movie

Sir Edward Seabrook

1964

The Yellow Rolls-Royce
Movie

Race Course Official (uncredited)

1964

1964

1964

1963

The Servant
Movie

Lord Willie Mounset

1963

We Joined the Navy
Movie

Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)

1963

Accidental Death
Movie

Johnnie Paxton

1962

The Saint
Tv

Sir John Ripwell

1962

1962

1962

Studio 4
Tv

Mr. Endworthy

1962

Studio 4
Tv

Mr Endworth

1961

The Avengers
Tv

Lord Matterley

1960

Maigret
Tv

Unknown

1960

The Odd Man
Tv

Charles Ormiston

1960

1959

Sapphire
Movie

Doctor at Crime Scene

1959

1958

Indiscreet
Movie

Leading man in play

1955

ITV Play of the Week
Tv

Sir Hector Rose

1955

1955

1951

Directing

Writing

Infos

Full Name
Richard Vernon
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
3/7/1925
Date of Death
12/4/1997