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Richard Vernon
Acting

Richard Vernon

Born 1925-03-07
Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Department: 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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Richard Vernon

Goldfinger
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Goldfinger

1964
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Gandhi
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Gandhi

1982
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A Hard Day's Night
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A Hard Day's Night

1964
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The Pink Panther Strikes Again
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The Pink Panther Strikes Again

1976
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Play for Today
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Play for Today

1970
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The Avengers
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The Avengers

1961
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Casualty
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Casualty

1986
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Evil Under the Sun
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Evil Under the Sun

1982
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Village of the Damned
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Village of the Damned

1960
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The Saint
TV
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The Saint

1962
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (148 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Loch NessLoch NessAged ProfessorMovie1996
Class ActClass ActSir Horace MainwaringTV Series1994
The Return of the BorrowersMr. PottTV Series1993
Frank Stubbs PromotesFrank Stubbs PromotesLord DunstableTV Series1993
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous BreakdownDetectives on the Edge of a Nervous BreakdownSuspectMovie1993
The BorrowersThe BorrowersMr. PottTV Series1992
Blood and DustBlood and DustHeracliusMovie1992
A Masculine EndingA Masculine EndingMiriam's fatherMovie1992
The Camomile LawnThe Camomile LawnThe GeneralTV Series1992
You Rang, M'Lord?You Rang, M'Lord?The Earl of SwaffhamTV Series1990
A Gentleman's ClubGeorgeTV Series1988
The Storyteller: A Story ShortThe Storyteller: A Story ShortKingMovie1988
The StorytellerThe StorytellerKingTV Series1988
A Month in the CountryA Month in the CountryColonel HebronMovie1987
Paradise PostponedParadise PostponedSir Nicholas FannerTV Series1986
CasualtyCasualtyDr. RIchard PaytonTV Series1986
Paradise PostponedSir Nicholss FannerMovie1986
Ladies in ChargeLadies in ChargeLord BromptonTV Series1986
Lady JaneLady JaneThe Marquess of WinchesterMovie1986
The Return of the AntelopeThe Return of the AntelopeMr. GarstantonTV Series1986
LovejoyLovejoyRoger NettletonTV Series1986
Yes, Prime MinisterYes, Prime MinisterSelf / AppearanceTV Series1986
A Still Small ShoutA Still Small ShoutThompsonMovie1985
Roll Over BeethovenOliver PurcellTV Series1985
Lytton's DiaryLytton's DiaryDuncan AndersonTV Series1985
LeavingMr. ChessingtonTV Series1984
C.Q.C.Q.Sir Roland HallMovie1984
Night Train to MurderNight Train to MurderUncle FelixMovie1984
Waters of the MoonColonel SelbyMovie1983
Witness for the ProsecutionWitness for the ProsecutionBrogan-MooreMovie1982
GandhiGandhiSir Edward GaitMovie1982
Something in DisguiseHerbert Browne-LaceyTV Series1982
Evil Under the SunEvil Under the SunFlewittMovie1982
Legacy of MurderRoland TolhurstTV Series1982
The BoxThe Box(voice)Movie1981
The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion DinnerMakatoMovie1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyThe Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxySlartibartfastMovie1981
NannyNannySelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxySlartibartfastTV Series1981
Oh! Heavenly DogOh! Heavenly DogQuimby CharlesMovie1980
A Question of GuiltJudgeTV Series1980
Yes MinisterYes MinisterSelf / AppearanceTV Series1980
The Human FactorThe Human FactorSir John HargreavesMovie1979
Roger of the RajRoger of the RajLord BartleshamMovie1979
The SandbaggersThe SandbaggersCTV Series1978
StrangersStrangersSir GeoffreyTV Series1978
The After Dinner JokeThe After Dinner JokeMr. PriceMovie1978
Do You Remember?Lord GreenhamTV Series1978
Sammy's Super T-ShirtSammy's Super T-ShirtMr. BecketMovie1978
The Sunday DramaTom HamptonTV Series1977
The Pink Panther Strikes AgainThe Pink Panther Strikes AgainFassbenderMovie1976
The Duchess of Duke StreetThe Duchess of Duke StreetMajor Toby Smith-BartonTV Series1976
Adventures of a Taxi DriverAdventures of a Taxi DriverGentleman (uncredited)Movie1976
Ripping YarnsRipping YarnsLord BartleshamTV Series1976
Rumpole of the BaileyRumpole of the BaileyLionel LeeringTV Series1975
Sporting ChanceSporting ChanceSir Maxwell Dean (archive footage)Movie1975
Affairs of the HeartAffairs of the HeartColonel ChartTV Series1974
In the Steps of a Dead ManIn the Steps of a Dead ManGeorge CornfieldMovie1974
Dial M for MurderThe ChiefTV Series1974
Between the WarsMortonTV Series1973
The Satanic Rites of DraculaThe Satanic Rites of DraculaCol. MathewsMovie1973
A Friend IndeedSir Lionel HiburyMovie1973
ThrillerThrillerGeorge CornfieldTV Series1973
Last of the Summer WineLast of the Summer WineSelf / AppearanceTV Series1973
On CallDr. EdwardsMovie1972
The AdventurerThe AdventurerSir Richard McKenzieTV Series1972
Follow the Yellow Brick RoadFollow the Yellow Brick RoadDr WhitmanMovie1972
Night DutyStanleyMovie1972
The SextetThe SextetBaldwinTV Series1972
The SextetThe SextetStanleyTV Series1972
The SextetThe SextetSir Lionel ComptonTV Series1972
The SextetThe SextetDr WhitmanTV Series1972
The SextetThe SextetStoker LeishmanTV Series1972
The SextetThe SextetColinTV Series1972
The SextetThe SextetAlban GascoyneTV Series1972
The SextetThe SextetThomas RamsdaleTV Series1972
Upstairs, DownstairsUpstairs, DownstairsMajor Cochrane-DanbyTV Series1971
JusticeJusticeLord TillingTV Series1971
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?LewisMovie1971
The Persuaders!The Persuaders!Sir Maxwell DeanTV Series1971
The GuardiansThe GuardiansDaceTV Series1971
BrettSutherlandTV Series1971
PersuasionPersuasionAdmiral CroftTV Series1971
One Brief SummerOne Brief SummerSelf / AppearanceMovie1971
She'll Follow You AnywhereShe'll Follow You AnywhereAndrew CoombesMovie1971
Song of NorwaySong of NorwayCouncilmanMovie1970
Play for TodayPlay for TodayMr. PriceTV Series1970
UFOUFOPa StoneTV Series1970
Goodbye, Mr. ChipsGoodbye, Mr. ChipsChairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)Movie1969
Destiny of a SpyDestiny of a SpyColonelMovie1969
HadleighHadleighSir Geoffrey OsborneTV Series1969
Department SDepartment SColonel LoringTV Series1969
FrankensteinFrankensteinProfessor KrempeMovie1968
Cause of DeathColonel O'DwyerMovie1968
Journey to the UnknownJourney to the UnknownSir Gerald WaltersTV Series1968
ITV PlayhouseITV PlayhouseLord Augustus LortonTV Series1967
The FellowsThe FellowsEdwin OldenshawTV Series1967
Mystery and ImaginationMystery and ImaginationProfessor KrempeTV Series1966
End in TearsSelf / AppearanceMovie1966
The Early BirdThe Early BirdSir Roger WedgewoodMovie1965
BBC Play of the MonthBBC Play of the MonthHenry Gore-BrowneTV Series1965
BBC Play of the MonthBBC Play of the MonthRaoulTV Series1965
Thirty-Minute TheatreThirty-Minute TheatreColonel O'DwyerTV Series1965
The Secret of My SuccessThe Secret of My SuccessLord HetherbyMovie1965
The Man in Room 17The Man in Room 17OldenshawTV Series1965
The Intelligence MenThe Intelligence MenSir Edward SeabrookMovie1965
The Yellow Rolls-RoyceThe Yellow Rolls-RoyceRace Course Official (uncredited)Movie1964
The Tomb of LigeiaThe Tomb of LigeiaDr. VivianMovie1964
The Counterfeit ConstableThe Counterfeit ConstableLord BrisburnMovie1964
The Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday PlayBrigadier SamsonTV Series1964
The Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday PlayLord OscarTV Series1964
GoldfingerGoldfingerSmithersMovie1964
A Hard Day's NightA Hard Day's NightMan on TrainMovie1964
Hot Enough for JuneHot Enough for JuneRoddingheadMovie1964
The ServantThe ServantLord Willie MounsetMovie1963
We Joined the NavyWe Joined the NavyGovernment Official at Enquiry (uncredited)Movie1963
Just for FunJust for FunPrime MinisterMovie1963
Accidental DeathAccidental DeathJohnnie PaxtonMovie1963
The SaintThe SaintSir John RipwellTV Series1962
Reach for GloryReach for GloryDr. AldrichMovie1962
The Share OutThe Share OutJohn CreweMovie1962
Studio 4Mr EndworthTV Series1962
Cash on DemandCash on DemandPearsonMovie1961
The Younger GenerationThe MajorTV Series1961
Drama 61-67Colonel JohnsonTV Series1961
JangoParkinsonTV Series1961
The AvengersThe AvengersLord MatterleyTV Series1961
MaigretMaigretSelf / AppearanceTV Series1960
The Odd ManThe Odd ManCharles OrmistonTV Series1960
Clue of the Twisted CandleClue of the Twisted CandleVineyMovie1960
Village of the DamnedVillage of the DamnedEdgar HargravesMovie1960
SapphireSapphireDoctor at Crime SceneMovie1959
No Hiding PlaceNo Hiding PlaceSelf / AppearanceTV Series1959
No Hiding PlaceNo Hiding PlaceCharles LaceyTV Series1959
Probation OfficerLessingTV Series1959
The Heart of a ManThe Heart of a ManManagerMovie1959
The Siege of PinchgutThe Siege of PinchgutUnder SecretaryMovie1959
The Adventures of William TellThe Adventures of William TellMerchantTV Series1958
IndiscreetIndiscreetLeading man in playMovie1958
Theatre NightTheatre NightCharles Pleydon, MPTV Series1957
Armchair TheatreArmchair TheatreLewisTV Series1956
ITV Play of the WeekITV Play of the WeekSir Hector RoseTV Series1955
Dixon of Dock GreenDixon of Dock GreenMr. PascoeTV Series1955
Dixon of Dock GreenDixon of Dock GreenMr. FellowesTV Series1955
Street of ShadowsStreet of ShadowsDirectorMovie1953
Street of ShadowsStreet of ShadowsScreenplayMovie1953
Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of FameBrogan-MooreTV Series1951
Sunday Night TheatreSunday Night TheatreEgeonTV Series1950