Richard Vernon
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 7 March 1925 · Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
- Died
- 4 December 1997
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
Acting 63
- 1996Loch Ness as Aged Professor
- 1993Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown as Suspect
- 1992Blood and Dust as Heraclius
- 1992A Masculine Ending as Miriam's father
- 1988The Storyteller: A Story Short as King
- 1987A Month in the Country as Colonel Hebron
- 1986Paradise Postponed as Sir Nicholss Fanner
- 1986Lady Jane as The Marquess of Winchester
- 1985A Still Small Shout as Thompson
- 1984Night Train to Murder as Uncle Felix
- 1984C.Q. as Sir Roland Hall
- 1983Waters of the Moon as Colonel Selby
- 1982Witness for the Prosecution as Brogan-Moore
- 1982Gandhi as Sir Edward Gait
- 1982Evil Under the Sun as Flewitt
- 1981The Box as (voice)
- 1981The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner as Makato
- 1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy as Slartibartfast
- 1980Oh! Heavenly Dog as Quimby Charles
- 1979The Human Factor as Sir John Hargreaves
- 1979Roger of the Raj as Lord Bartlesham
- 1978The After Dinner Joke as Mr. Price
- 1978Sammy's Super T-Shirt as Mr. Becket
- 1976The Pink Panther Strikes Again as Fassbender
- 1976Adventures of a Taxi Driver as Gentleman (uncredited)
- 1975Sporting Chance as Sir Maxwell Dean (archive footage)
- 1974In the Steps of a Dead Man as George Cornfield
- 1973A Friend Indeed as Sir Lionel Hibury
- 1973The Satanic Rites of Dracula as Col. Mathews
- 1972On Call as Dr. Edwards
- 1972Follow the Yellow Brick Road as Dr Whitman
- 1972Night Duty as Stanley
- 1971Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'? as Lewis
- 1971One Brief Summer
- 1971She'll Follow You Anywhere as Andrew Coombes
- 1970Song of Norway as Councilman
- 1969Goodbye, Mr. Chips as Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
- 1969Destiny of a Spy as Colonel
- 1968Cause of Death as Colonel O'Dwyer
- 1968Frankenstein as Professor Krempe
- 1966End in Tears
- 1965The Early Bird as Sir Roger Wedgewood
- 1965The Secret of My Success as Lord Hetherby
- 1965The Intelligence Men as Sir Edward Seabrook
- 1964The Yellow Rolls-Royce as Race Course Official (uncredited)
- 1964The Tomb of Ligeia as Dr. Vivian
- 1964The Counterfeit Constable as Lord Brisburn
- 1964Goldfinger as Smithers
- 1964A Hard Day's Night as Man on Train
- 1964Hot Enough for June as Roddinghead
- 1963The Servant as Lord Willie Mounset
- 1963We Joined the Navy as Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
- 1963Just for Fun as Prime Minister
- 1963Accidental Death as Johnnie Paxton
- 1962Reach for Glory as Dr. Aldrich
- 1962The Share Out as John Crewe
- 1961Cash on Demand as Pearson
- 1960Clue of the Twisted Candle as Viney
- 1960Village of the Damned as Edgar Hargraves
- 1959Sapphire as Doctor at Crime Scene
- 1959The Heart of a Man as Manager
- 1959The Siege of Pinchgut as Under Secretary
- 1958Indiscreet as Leading man in play
Writing 1
- 1953Street of Shadows · screenplay
Directing 1
- 1953Street of Shadows · director