Richard Vernon
Acting
Born March 7, 1925 · 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.
Directed (1)
Acting (61)
Loch Ness
1996
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
1993
Blood and Dust
1992
A Masculine Ending
1992
The Storyteller: A Story Short
1988
A Month in the Country
1987
Paradise Postponed
1986
Lady Jane
1986
A Still Small Shout
1985
C.Q.
1984
Night Train to Murder
1984
Witness for the Prosecution
1982
Gandhi
1982
Evil Under the Sun
1982
The Box
1981
The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
Oh! Heavenly Dog
1980
The Human Factor
1979
Roger of the Raj
1979
The After Dinner Joke
1978
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
1978
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
1976
Sporting Chance
1975
In the Steps of a Dead Man
1974
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
1973
A Friend Indeed
1973
On Call
1972
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
1972
Night Duty
1972
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
1971
One Brief Summer
1971
She'll Follow You Anywhere
1971
Song of Norway
1970
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
1969
Destiny of a Spy
1969
Frankenstein
1968
Cause of Death
1968
The Early Bird
1965
The Secret of My Success
1965
The Intelligence Men
1965
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
1964
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964
The Counterfeit Constable
1964
Goldfinger
1964
A Hard Day's Night
1964
Hot Enough for June
1964
The Servant
1963
We Joined the Navy
1963
Just for Fun
1963
Accidental Death
1963
Reach for Glory
1962
The Share Out
1962
Cash on Demand
1961
Clue of the Twisted Candle
1960
Village of the Damned
1960
Sapphire
1959
The Heart of a Man
1959
The Siege of Pinchgut
1959
Indiscreet
1958