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.
1996
as Aged Professor
1994
1993
as Mr. Pott
1993
as Lord Dunstable
1993
as Suspect
1992
as Heraclius
1992
as Miriam's father
1990
as The Earl of Swaffham
1988
1988
as King
1987
as Colonel Hebron
1986
as Professor Jerry Coe
1986
as Sir Nicholas Fanner
1986
as Dr. RIchard Payton
1986
as Sir Nicholss Fanner
1986
as The Marquess of Winchester
1986
as Mr. Garstanton
1986
as Roger Nettleton
1986
1985
1985
as Duncan Anderson
1984
1984
as Sir Roland Hall
1984
as Uncle Felix
1982
as Brogan-Moore
1982
as Sir Edward Gait
1982
as Suspect
1982
as Flewitt
1982
as Roland Tolhurst
1981
as (voice)
1981
as Makato
1981
as Slartibartfast
1981
1981
as Slartibartfast
1980
as Quimby Charles
1980
1979
as Sir John Hargreaves
1979
as Lord Bartlesham
1978
1978
as Mr. Price
1978
as Mr. Becket
1976
as Fassbender
1976
as Major Smith-Barton
1976
as Gentleman
1976
as Lord Bartlesham
1975
1975
as Sir Maxwell Dean
1974
as George Cornfield
1973
as Col. Mathews
1973
as Sir Lionel Hibury
1973
as George Cornfield
1973
1972
as Dr. Edwards
1972
as Sir Richard McKenzie
1972
as Dr Whitman
1972
1971
as Major Cochrane-Danby
1971
as Lord Tilling
1971
as Lewis
1971
as Sir Maxwell Dean
1971
1971
as Admiral Croft
1971
1971
as Andrew Coombes
1970
as Councilman
1970
as Mr. Price
1970
as Pa Stone
1969
as Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
1969
as Colonel
1969
1969
as Colonel Loring
1968
as Professor Krempe
1968
1967
as Edwin Oldenshaw
1966
1965
as Lord Hetherby
1965
as Oldenshaw
1965
as Sir Edward Seabrook
1964
as Race Course Official (uncredited)
1964
as Dr. Vivian
1964
as Lord Brisburn
1964
as Smithers
1964
as Man on Train
1964
as Roddinghead
1963
as Lord Mounset
1963
as Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
1963
as Prime Minister
1962
as Sir John Ripwell
1962
as Dr. Aldrich
1962
1962
as Mr. Endworthy
1961
as Pearson
1961
as Lord Matterley
1960
1960
as Edgar Hargraves
1959
as Doctor at Crime Scene
1959
1959
as Manager
1959
as Under Secretary
1958
as Merchant
1958
as Leading man in play
1956
as Lewis
1955
as Sir Hector Rose
1955
as Mr. Pascoe
1955
as Mr. Fellowes
1951
as Brogan-Moore