
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
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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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Role: Colonel O'Dwyer1968

A Still Small Shout
Role: Thompson1985
⭐ 5.2

Street of Shadows
screenplay1953
⭐ 5

The Box
Role: (voice)1981
⭐ 5.2

Street of Shadows
director1953
⭐ 7

The After Dinner Joke
Role: Mr. Price1978
⭐ 9.5

Frankenstein
Role: Professor Krempe1968
⭐ 8

Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
Role: Lewis1971
⭐ 8

In the Steps of a Dead Man
Role: George Cornfield1974
⭐ 8

Roger of the Raj
Role: Lord Bartlesham1979

Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Role: Dr Whitman1972
⭐ 5.3

Just for Fun
Role: Prime Minister1963
⭐ 7.6

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
Role: Johnnie Paxton1963
⭐ 5.3

Reach for Glory
Role: Dr. Aldrich1962
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A Friend Indeed
Role: Sir Lionel Hibury1973
⭐ 7

The Secret of My Success
Role: Lord Hetherby1965
⭐ 2.4

She'll Follow You Anywhere
Role: Andrew Coombes1971
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The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
Role: Makato1981

C.Q.
Role: Sir Roland Hall1984

The Storyteller: A Story Short
Role: King1988
⭐ 4

The Share Out
Role: John Crewe1962
⭐ 7.6

The Servant
Role: Lord Willie Mounset1963
⭐ 6.3

The Tomb of Ligeia
Role: Dr. Vivian1964
⭐ 7.6

The Early Bird
Role: Sir Roger Wedgewood1965
⭐ 6.5

A Month in the Country
Role: Colonel Hebron1987
⭐ 6.2

The Intelligence Men
Role: Sir Edward Seabrook1965
⭐ 7
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Paradise Postponed
Role: Sir Nicholss Fanner1986
⭐ 5

One Brief Summer
actor1971
⭐ 5.6

The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Role: Col. Mathews1973
⭐ 7.2

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Role: Slartibartfast1981
⭐ 5.6

Sammy's Super T-Shirt
Role: Mr. Becket1978
⭐ 6.5

Witness for the Prosecution
Role: Brogan-Moore1982
⭐ 6.9

The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Role: Fassbender1976
⭐ 5.5

The Counterfeit Constable
Role: Lord Brisburn1964
⭐ 6.9

Lady Jane
Role: The Marquess of Winchester1986
⭐ 7

Blood and Dust
Role: Heraclius1992
⭐ 7.3

A Hard Day's Night
Role: Man on Train1964