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