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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

Witness for the Prosecution
Character: Brogan-Moore
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
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
Street of Shadows
Job: Director

Street of Shadows
Job: Screenplay