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Richard Vernon

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

March 7, 1925

Died

December 4, 1997 (age 72)

Place of Birth

Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

Richard Vernon

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.

Filmography

1996FilmLoch Nessas Aged Professor 1994TVClass Actas Sir Horace Mainwaring 1993TVThe Return of the Borrowersas Mr. Pott 1993TVFrank Stubbs Promotesas Lord Dunstable 1993FilmDetectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdownas Suspect 1992TVThe Borrowersas Mr. Pott 1992FilmBlood and Dustas Heraclius 1992FilmA Masculine Endingas Miriam's father 1992TVThe Camomile Lawnas The General 1990TVYou Rang, M'Lord?as The Earl of Swaffham 1988TVA Gentleman's Clubas George 1988FilmThe Storyteller: A Story Shortas King 1988TVThe Storytelleras King 1987FilmA Month in the Countryas Colonel Hebron 1986TVParadise Postponedas Sir Nicholas Fanner 1986TVCasualtyas Dr. RIchard Payton 1986FilmParadise Postponedas Sir Nicholss Fanner 1986TVLadies in Chargeas Lord Brompton 1986FilmLady Janeas The Marquess of Winchester 1986TVThe Return of the Antelopeas Mr. Garstanton 1986TVLovejoyas Roger Nettleton 1986TVYes, Prime Minister 1985FilmA Still Small Shoutas Thompson 1985TVRoll Over Beethoven 1985TVLytton's Diaryas Duncan Anderson 1984TVLeavingas Mr. Chessington 1984FilmC.Q.as Sir Roland Hall 1984FilmNight Train to Murderas Uncle Felix 1982FilmWitness for the Prosecutionas Brogan-Moore 1982FilmGandhias Sir Edward Gait 1982FilmEvil Under the Sunas Flewitt 1982TVLegacy of Murderas Roland Tolhurst 1981FilmThe Boxas (voice)1981FilmThe Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinneras Makato 1981FilmThe Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxyas Slartibartfast 1981TVNanny 1981TVThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxyas Slartibartfast 1980FilmOh! Heavenly Dogas Quimby Charles 1980TVYes Minister 1979FilmThe Human Factoras Sir John Hargreaves 1979FilmRoger of the Rajas Lord Bartlesham 1978TVThe Sandbaggersas C 1978TVStrangersas Sir Geoffrey 1978FilmThe After Dinner Jokeas Mr. Price 1978FilmSammy's Super T-Shirtas Mr. Becket 1976FilmThe Pink Panther Strikes Againas Fassbender 1976TVThe Duchess of Duke Streetas Major Toby Smith-Barton 1976FilmAdventures of a Taxi Driveras Gentleman (uncredited)1976TVRipping Yarnsas Lord Bartlesham 1975TVRumpole of the Bailey 1975FilmSporting Chanceas Sir Maxwell Dean (archive footage)1974FilmIn the Steps of a Dead Manas George Cornfield 1973FilmThe Satanic Rites of Draculaas Col. Mathews 1973FilmA Friend Indeedas Sir Lionel Hibury 1973TVThrilleras George Cornfield 1973TVLast of the Summer Wine 1972FilmOn Callas Dr. Edwards 1972TVThe Adventureras Sir Richard McKenzie 1972FilmFollow the Yellow Brick Roadas Dr Whitman 1972FilmNight Dutyas Stanley 1972TVThe Sextetas Baldwin 1971TVUpstairs, Downstairsas Major Cochrane-Danby 1971TVJusticeas Lord Tilling 1971FilmWill Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?as Lewis 1971TVThe Persuaders!as Sir Maxwell Dean 1971TVThe Guardians 1971TVBrettas Sutherland 1971TVPersuasionas Admiral Croft 1971FilmOne Brief Summer 1971FilmShe'll Follow You Anywhereas Andrew Coombes 1970FilmSong of Norwayas Councilman 1970TVPlay for Todayas Mr. Price 1970TVUFOas Pa Stone 1969FilmGoodbye, Mr. Chipsas Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)1969FilmDestiny of a Spyas Colonel 1969TVHadleighas Sir Geoffrey Osborne 1969TVDepartment Sas Colonel Loring 1968FilmFrankensteinas Professor Krempe 1968FilmCause of Deathas Colonel O'Dwyer 1968TVJourney to the Unknown 1967TVThe Fellowsas Edwin Oldenshaw 1966TVMystery and Imaginationas Professor Krempe 1965FilmThe Early Birdas Sir Roger Wedgewood 1965TVBBC Play of the Monthas Henry Gore-Browne 1965FilmThe Secret of My Successas Lord Hetherby 1965TVThe Man in Room 17as Oldenshaw 1965FilmThe Intelligence Menas Sir Edward Seabrook 1964FilmThe Yellow Rolls-Royceas Race Course Official (uncredited)1964FilmThe Tomb of Ligeiaas Dr. Vivian 1964FilmThe Counterfeit Constableas Lord Brisburn 1964TVThe Wednesday Playas Lord Oscar 1964FilmGoldfingeras Smithers 1964FilmA Hard Day's Nightas Man on Train 1964FilmHot Enough for Juneas Roddinghead 1963FilmThe Servantas Lord Willie Mounset 1963FilmWe Joined the Navyas Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)1963FilmJust for Funas Prime Minister 1963FilmAccidental Deathas Johnnie Paxton 1962TVThe Saintas Sir John Ripwell 1962FilmReach for Gloryas Dr. Aldrich 1962FilmThe Share Outas John Crewe 1962TVStudio 4as Mr Endworth 1961FilmCash on Demandas Pearson 1961TVThe Younger Generationas The Major 1961TVDrama 61-67as Colonel Johnson 1961TVJangoas Parkinson 1961TVThe Avengersas Lord Matterley 1960TVMaigret 1960TVThe Odd Manas Charles Ormiston 1960FilmClue of the Twisted Candleas Viney 1960FilmVillage of the Damnedas Edgar Hargraves 1959FilmSapphireas Doctor at Crime Scene 1959TVNo Hiding Place 1959TVProbation Officeras Lessing 1959FilmThe Heart of a Manas Manager 1959FilmThe Siege of Pinchgutas Under Secretary 1958TVThe Adventures of William Tellas Merchant 1958FilmIndiscreetas Leading man in play 1957TVTheatre Nightas Charles Pleydon, MP 1956TVArmchair Theatreas Lewis 1955TVITV Play of the Weekas Sir Hector Rose 1955TVDixon of Dock Greenas Mr. Pascoe 1951TVHallmark Hall of Fameas Brogan-Moore 1950TVSunday Night Theatreas Egeon