Richard Vernon
Acting
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Richard Vernon
Filmography
Acting (63)
1996
Loch Nessas Aged Professor
5.7
1993
1992
Blood and Dustas Heraclius
7.0
1992
A Masculine Endingas Miriam's father
8.0
1988
1987
A Month in the Countryas Colonel Hebron
6.5
1986
Paradise Postponedas Sir Nicholss Fanner
7.0
1986
Lady Janeas The Marquess of Winchester
6.9
1985
A Still Small Shoutas Thompson
1984
C.Q.as Sir Roland Hall
1984
Night Train to Murderas Uncle Felix
6.0
1983
Waters of the Moonas Colonel Selby
1982
Witness for the Prosecutionas Brogan-Moore
6.6
1982
Gandhias Sir Edward Gait
7.6
1982
Evil Under the Sunas Flewitt
6.9
1981
The Boxas (voice)
5.0
1981
1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxyas Slartibartfast
7.3
1980
Oh! Heavenly Dogas Quimby Charles
5.6
1979
The Human Factoras Sir John Hargreaves
5.8
1979
Roger of the Rajas Lord Bartlesham
8.0
1978
The After Dinner Jokeas Mr. Price
7.5
1978
Sammy's Super T-Shirtas Mr. Becket
5.9
1976
The Pink Panther Strikes Againas Fassbender
6.9
1976
Adventures of a Taxi Driveras Gentleman (uncredited)
5.2
1975
Sporting Chanceas Sir Maxwell Dean (archive footage)
6.5
1974
In the Steps of a Dead Manas George Cornfield
8.0
1973
The Satanic Rites of Draculaas Col. Mathews
5.6
1973
A Friend Indeedas Sir Lionel Hibury
1972
On Callas Dr. Edwards
9.0
1972
Follow the Yellow Brick Roadas Dr Whitman
1972
Night Dutyas Stanley
1971
7.5
1971
She'll Follow You Anywhereas Andrew Coombes
3.2
1970
Song of Norwayas Councilman
5.3
1969
Goodbye, Mr. Chipsas Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
6.8
1969
Destiny of a Spyas Colonel
9.0
1968
Frankensteinas Professor Krempe
9.5
1968
Cause of Deathas Colonel O'Dwyer
1966
1965
The Early Birdas Sir Roger Wedgewood
7.5
1965
The Secret of My Successas Lord Hetherby
7.0
1965
The Intelligence Menas Sir Edward Seabrook
6.1
1964
The Yellow Rolls-Royceas Race Course Official (uncredited)
6.1
1964
The Tomb of Ligeiaas Dr. Vivian
6.4
1964
The Counterfeit Constableas Lord Brisburn
5.7
1964
Goldfingeras Smithers
7.4
1964
A Hard Day's Nightas Man on Train
7.3
1964
Hot Enough for Juneas Roddinghead
5.7
1963
The Servantas Lord Willie Mounset
7.6
1963
We Joined the Navyas Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
6.0
1963
Just for Funas Prime Minister
5.3
1963
Accidental Deathas Johnnie Paxton
6.0
1962
Reach for Gloryas Dr. Aldrich
5.7
1962
The Share Outas John Crewe
4.0
1961
Cash on Demandas Pearson
7.6
1960
Clue of the Twisted Candleas Viney
7.0
1960
Village of the Damnedas Edgar Hargraves
7.2
1959
Sapphireas Doctor at Crime Scene
7.0
1959
The Heart of a Manas Manager
7.0
1959
The Siege of Pinchgutas Under Secretary
6.3
1958
Indiscreetas Leading man in play
6.6
Production & Directing (2)
1953
Street of ShadowsDirector
5.6
1953
Street of ShadowsScreenplay
5.6