Richard Vernon
Acting1925Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
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.
Known For
Acting History
1996
Loch Ness
as Aged Professor
1994
Lovejoy
TVas Roger Nettleton• 1 eps
1993
The Return of the Borrowers
TVas Mr. Pott
1992
1988
The Storyteller
TVas King• 1 eps
1987
A Month in the Country
as Colonel Hebron
1986
Lady Jane
as The Marquess of Winchester
Paradise Postponed
as Sir Nicholss Fanner
Casualty
TVas Dr. RIchard Payton
Ladies in Charge
TVas Lord Brompton
1984
C.Q.
as Sir Roland Hall
Night Train to Murder
as Uncle Felix
1982
1981
The Box
as (voice)
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as Slartibartfast
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
TVas Slartibartfast• 2 eps
1980
Oh! Heavenly Dog
as Quimby Charles
1979
The Human Factor
as Sir John Hargreaves
1978
1976
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
as Gentleman (uncredited)
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
as Fassbender
Ripping Yarns
TVas Lord Bartlesham
1975
Sporting Chance
as Sir Maxwell Dean (archive footage)
1974
In the Steps of a Dead Man
as George Cornfield
Thriller
TVas George Cornfield• 1 eps
Justice
TVas Lord Tilling• 1 eps
1973
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
as Col. Mathews
Upstairs, Downstairs
TVas Major Cochrane-Danby• 2 eps
1972
On Call
as Dr. Edwards
Follow The Yellow Brick Road
as Dr Whitman
The Adventurer
TVas Sir Richard McKenzie• 1 eps
The Sextet
TVas Baldwin / Sir Lionel Compton / Alban Gascoyne / Thomas Ramsdale / Colin / Dr Whitman / Stoker Leishman / Stanley
1971
She'll Follow You Anywhere
as Andrew Coombes
UFO
TVas Pa Stone• 1 eps
The Persuaders!
TVas Sir Maxwell Dean• 1 eps
1970
Song of Norway
as Councilman
1969
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
as Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
Department S
TVas Colonel Loring
BBC Play of the Month
TVas Raoul• 1 eps
The Wednesday Play
TVas Lord Oscar• 1 eps
1968
Frankenstein
as Professor Krempe
1966
Mystery and Imagination
TVas Professor Krempe
1965
The Intelligence Men
as Sir Edward Seabrook
The Secret of My Success
as Lord Hetherby
The Early Bird
as Sir Roger Wedgewood
The Man in Room 17
TVas Oldenshaw
1964
A Hard Day's Night
as Man on Train
The Tomb of Ligeia
as Dr. Vivian
Hot Enough for June
as Roddinghead
The Counterfeit Constable
as Lord Brisburn
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
as Race Course Official (uncredited)
Goldfinger
as Smithers
ITV Play of the Week
TVas Sir Hector Rose• 1 eps
1963
The Servant
as Lord Willie Mounset
Just for Fun
as Prime Minister
We Joined the Navy
as Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
Accidental Death
as Johnnie Paxton
The Saint
TVas Sir John Ripwell• 1 eps
1962
1961
Cash on Demand
as Pearson
Drama 61-67
TVas Colonel Johnson
1960
Village of the Damned
as Edgar Hargraves
Clue of the Twisted Candle
as Viney
1959
Sapphire
as Doctor at Crime Scene
The Siege of Pinchgut
as Under Secretary
No Hiding Place
TVas Charles Lacey• 1 eps
1958
Indiscreet
as Leading man in play
The Adventures of William Tell
TVas Merchant
1955
Dixon of Dock Green
TVas Mr. Fellowes / Mr. Pascoe
1954
Sunday Night Theatre
TVas Egeon• 1 eps
1953
Street of Shadows
Director
Street of Shadows
Screenplay