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Richard Vernon

Birthday: 1925-03-07
Died: 1997-12-04
Birthplace: Reading, Berkshire, England, UK


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

The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Character: Col. Mathews
The Tomb of Ligeia
Character: Dr. Vivian
The Servant
Character: Lord Willie Mounset

Cash on Demand
Character: Pearson
The Secret of My Success
Character: Lord Hetherby
Passion Potion
Character: Andrew Coombes

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Character: Slartibartfast
Song of Norway
Character: Councilman
C.Q.
Character: Sir Roland Hall

The Box
Character: (voice)
The Intelligence Men
Character: Sir Edward Seabrook
The Heart of a Man
Character: Manager

The Share Out
Character: John Crewe
Follow The Yellow Brick Road
Character: Dr Whitman

Destiny of a Spy
Character: Colonel
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
Character: Race Course Official (uncredited)
Indiscreet
Character: Leading man in play

Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Character: Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
Gandhi
Character: Sir Edward Gait
A Friend Indeed
Character: Sir Lionel Hibury

Goldfinger
Character: Smithers
A Hard Day's Night
Character: Man on Train
On Call
Character: Dr. Edwards

Blood and Dust
Character: Heraclius
A Masculine Ending
Character: Miriam's father
Frankenstein
Character: Professor Krempe

Just for Fun
Character: Prime Minister
Evil Under the Sun
Character: Flewitt
Roger of the Raj
Character: Lord Bartlesham

A Month in the Country
Character: Colonel Hebron
Reach for Glory
Character: Dr. Aldrich
Night Train to Murder
Character: Uncle Felix

Loch Ness
Character: Aged Professor
The Human Factor
Character: Sir John Hargreaves
The Counterfeit Constable
Character: Lord Brisburn

Hot Enough for June
Character: Roddinghead
Lady Jane
Character: The Marquess of Winchester
Sapphire
Character: Doctor at Crime Scene

The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Character: Fassbender

We Joined the Navy
Character: Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
Oh! Heavenly Dog
Character: Quimby Charles

Sammy's Super T-Shirt
Character: Mr. Becket
Sporting Chance
Character: Sir Maxwell Dean
Village of the Damned
Character: Edgar Hargraves

The After Dinner Joke
Character: Mr. Price
Paradise Postponed
Character: Sir Nicholss Fanner
The Siege of Pinchgut
Character: Under Secretary

Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Character: Gentleman (uncredited)
In the Steps of a Dead Man
Character: George Cornfield
Night Duty
Character: Stanley

Clue of the Twisted Candle
Character: Viney
The Early Bird
Character: Sir Roger Wedgewood
A Still Small Shout
Character: Thompson

Accidental Death
Character: Johnnie Paxton
Witness for the Prosecution
Character: Brogan-Moore
Street of Shadows
Job: Director

Street of Shadows
Job: Screenplay