Richard Vernon
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.
Acted in
Loch Ness
1996
as Aged Professor
Class Act
1994
The Return of the Borrowers
1993
as Mr. Pott
Frank Stubbs Promotes
1993
as Lord Dunstable
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
1993
as Suspect
Blood and Dust
1992
as Heraclius
A Masculine Ending
1992
as Miriam's father
You Rang, M'Lord?
1990
as The Earl of Swaffham
A Gentleman's Club
1988
The Storyteller
1988
as King
A Month in the Country
1987
as Colonel Hebron
Experiment IV
1986
as Professor Jerry Coe
Paradise Postponed
1986
as Sir Nicholas Fanner
Casualty
1986
as Dr. RIchard Payton
Paradise Postponed
1986
as Sir Nicholss Fanner
Lady Jane
1986
as The Marquess of Winchester
The Return of the Antelope
1986
as Mr. Garstanton
Lovejoy
1986
as Roger Nettleton
Yes, Prime Minister
1986
Roll Over Beethoven
1985
Lytton's Diary
1985
as Duncan Anderson
Leaving
1984
C.Q.
1984
as Sir Roland Hall
Night Train to Murder
1984
as Uncle Felix
Witness for the Prosecution
1982
as Brogan-Moore
Gandhi
1982
as Sir Edward Gait
The Comic Strip Presents...
1982
as Suspect
Evil Under the Sun
1982
as Flewitt
Legacy of Murder
1982
as Roland Tolhurst
The Box
1981
as (voice)
The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
1981
as Makato
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as Slartibartfast
Nanny
1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as Slartibartfast
Oh! Heavenly Dog
1980
as Quimby Charles
Yes Minister
1980
The Human Factor
1979
as Sir John Hargreaves
Roger of the Raj
1979
as Lord Bartlesham
The Sandbaggers
1978
The After Dinner Joke
1978
as Mr. Price
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
1978
as Mr. Becket
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976
as Fassbender
The Duchess of Duke Street
1976
as Major Smith-Barton
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
1976
as Gentleman
Ripping Yarns
1976
as Lord Bartlesham
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
Sporting Chance
1975
as Sir Maxwell Dean
In the Steps of a Dead Man
1974
as George Cornfield
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
1973
as Col. Mathews
A Friend Indeed
1973
as Sir Lionel Hibury
Thriller
1973
as George Cornfield
Last of the Summer Wine
1973
On Call
1972
as Dr. Edwards
The Adventurer
1972
as Sir Richard McKenzie
Follow The Yellow Brick Road
1972
as Dr Whitman
The Sextet
1972
Upstairs, Downstairs
1971
as Major Cochrane-Danby
Justice
1971
as Lord Tilling
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
1971
as Lewis
The Persuaders!
1971
as Sir Maxwell Dean
The Guardians
1971
Persuasion
1971
as Admiral Croft
Passion Potion
1971
as Andrew Coombes
Song of Norway
1970
as Councilman
Play for Today
1970
as Mr. Price
UFO
1970
as Pa Stone
One Brief Summer
1970
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
1969
as Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
Destiny of a Spy
1969
as Colonel
Hadleigh
1969
Department S
1969
as Colonel Loring
Frankenstein
1968
as Professor Krempe
Journey to the Unknown
1968
The Fellows
1967
as Edwin Oldenshaw
Mystery and Imagination
1966
The Secret of My Success
1965
as Lord Hetherby
The Man In Room 17
1965
as Oldenshaw
The Intelligence Men
1965
as Sir Edward Seabrook
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
1964
as Race Course Official (uncredited)
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964
as Dr. Vivian
The Counterfeit Constable
1964
as Lord Brisburn
Goldfinger
1964
as Smithers
A Hard Day's Night
1964
as Man on Train
Hot Enough for June
1964
as Roddinghead
The Servant
1963
as Lord Mounset
We Joined the Navy
1963
as Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
Just for Fun
1963
as Prime Minister
The Saint
1962
as Sir John Ripwell
Reach for Glory
1962
as Dr. Aldrich
The Share Out
1962
Studio Four
1962
as Mr. Endworthy
Cash on Demand
1961
as Pearson
The Avengers
1961
as Lord Matterley
Maigret
1960
Village of the Damned
1960
as Edgar Hargraves
Sapphire
1959
as Doctor at Crime Scene
No Hiding Place
1959
The Heart of a Man
1959
as Manager
The Siege of Pinchgut
1959
as Under Secretary
The Adventures of William Tell
1958
as Merchant
Indiscreet
1958
as Leading man in play
Armchair Theatre
1956
as Lewis
ITV Play of the Week
1955
as Sir Hector Rose
Dixon of Dock Green
1955
as Mr. Pascoe
Dixon of Dock Green
1955
as Mr. Fellowes
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Brogan-Moore