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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 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

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
Experiment IV
Character: Professor Jerry Coe
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