Richard Vernon

Richard Vernon

3/7/1925 – 12/4/1997Reading, 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 (135 titles)

Loch Ness5.7Movie

Loch Ness

Aged Professor · 1996

Class ActShow

Class Act

Sir Horace Mainwaring · 1994

7.0Show

The Return of the Borrowers

Mr. Pott · 1993

Frank Stubbs Promotes7.5Show

Frank Stubbs Promotes

Lord Dunstable · 1993

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous BreakdownMovie

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

Suspect · 1993

The Borrowers6.7Show

The Borrowers

Mr. Pott · 1992

Blood and Dust7.0Movie

Blood and Dust

Heraclius · 1992

A Masculine Ending8.0Movie

A Masculine Ending

Miriam's father · 1992

The Camomile Lawn5.8Show

The Camomile Lawn

The General · 1992

You Rang, M'Lord?7.4Show

You Rang, M'Lord?

The Earl of Swaffham · 1990

5.0Show

A Gentleman's Club

George · 1988

The Storyteller: A Story ShortMovie

The Storyteller: A Story Short

King · 1988

The Storyteller8.2Show

The Storyteller

King · 1988

A Month in the Country6.6Movie

A Month in the Country

Colonel Hebron · 1987

Paradise Postponed6.0Show

Paradise Postponed

Sir Nicholas Fanner · 1986

Casualty6.2Show

Casualty

Dr. RIchard Payton · 1986

7.0Movie

Paradise Postponed

Sir Nicholss Fanner · 1986

Ladies in Charge6.5Show

Ladies in Charge

Lord Brompton · 1986

Lady Jane6.9Movie

Lady Jane

The Marquess of Winchester · 1986

The Return of the Antelope9.0Show

The Return of the Antelope

Mr. Garstanton · 1986

Lovejoy7.4Show

Lovejoy

Roger Nettleton · 1986

Yes, Prime Minister8.3Show

Yes, Prime Minister

1986

A Still Small ShoutMovie

A Still Small Shout

Thompson · 1985

5.0Show

Roll Over Beethoven

Oliver Purcell · 1985

Lytton's Diary7.3Show

Lytton's Diary

Duncan Anderson · 1985

5.0Show

Leaving

Mr. Chessington · 1984

C.Q.Movie

C.Q.

Sir Roland Hall · 1984

Night Train to Murder6.0Movie

Night Train to Murder

Uncle Felix · 1984

Movie

Waters of the Moon

Colonel Selby · 1983

Witness for the Prosecution6.5Movie

Witness for the Prosecution

Brogan-Moore · 1982