Richard Vernon

Personal Info

Gender:Unspecified
Birth Date:1925-03-07 00:00:00
Birth Place:Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Known For:Acting
Death Date:1997-12-04 00:00:00
Popularity:1
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Richard Vernon

Biography

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 (40)

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Cause of Death
Role: Colonel O'Dwyer1968
A Still Small Shout
A Still Small Shout
Role: Thompson1985
5.2
Street of Shadows
Street of Shadows
screenplay1953
5
The Box
The Box
Role: (voice)1981
5.2
Street of Shadows
Street of Shadows
director1953
7
The After Dinner Joke
The After Dinner Joke
Role: Mr. Price1978
9.5
Frankenstein
Frankenstein
Role: Professor Krempe1968
8
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
Role: Lewis1971
8
In the Steps of a Dead Man
In the Steps of a Dead Man
Role: George Cornfield1974
8
Roger of the Raj
Roger of the Raj
Role: Lord Bartlesham1979
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Role: Dr Whitman1972
5.3
Just for Fun
Just for Fun
Role: Prime Minister1963
7.6
Cash on Demand
Cash on Demand
Role: Pearson1961
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On Call
Role: Dr. Edwards1972
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Night Duty
Role: Stanley1972
6
Accidental Death
Accidental Death
Role: Johnnie Paxton1963
5.3
Reach for Glory
Reach for Glory
Role: Dr. Aldrich1962
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A Friend Indeed
Role: Sir Lionel Hibury1973
7
The Secret of My Success
The Secret of My Success
Role: Lord Hetherby1965
2.4
She'll Follow You Anywhere
She'll Follow You Anywhere
Role: Andrew Coombes1971
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The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
Role: Makato1981
C.Q.
C.Q.
Role: Sir Roland Hall1984
The Storyteller: A Story Short
The Storyteller: A Story Short
Role: King1988
4
The Share Out
The Share Out
Role: John Crewe1962
7.6
The Servant
The Servant
Role: Lord Willie Mounset1963
6.3
The Tomb of Ligeia
The Tomb of Ligeia
Role: Dr. Vivian1964
7.6
The Early Bird
The Early Bird
Role: Sir Roger Wedgewood1965
6.5
A Month in the Country
A Month in the Country
Role: Colonel Hebron1987
6.2
The Intelligence Men
The Intelligence Men
Role: Sir Edward Seabrook1965
7
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Paradise Postponed
Role: Sir Nicholss Fanner1986
5
One Brief Summer
One Brief Summer
actor1971
5.6
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Role: Col. Mathews1973
7.2
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Role: Slartibartfast1981
5.6
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
Role: Mr. Becket1978
6.5
Witness for the Prosecution
Witness for the Prosecution
Role: Brogan-Moore1982
6.9
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Role: Fassbender1976
5.5
The Counterfeit Constable
The Counterfeit Constable
Role: Lord Brisburn1964
6.9
Lady Jane
Lady Jane
Role: The Marquess of Winchester1986
7
Blood and Dust
Blood and Dust
Role: Heraclius1992
7.3
A Hard Day's Night
A Hard Day's Night
Role: Man on Train1964