Richard Vernon
Born
March 7, 1925
Died
December 4, 1997 (72 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
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
Loch Ness
Aged Professor
1996
Class Act
(14 episodes)
1994
The Return of the Borrowers
Mr. Pott · (3 episodes)
1993
Frank Stubbs Promotes
Lord Dunstable · (1 episode)
1993
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
Suspect
1993
The Borrowers
Mr. Pott · (3 episodes)
1992
Blood and Dust
Heraclius
1992
A Masculine Ending
Miriam's father
1992
You Rang, M'Lord?
The Earl of Swaffham · (1 episode)
1990
A Gentleman's Club
George · (6 episodes)
1988
The Storyteller
King · (1 episode)
1988
A Month in the Country
Colonel Hebron
1987
Experiment IV
Professor Jerry Coe
1986
Paradise Postponed
Sir Nicholas Fanner · (14 episodes)
1986
Casualty
Dr. RIchard Payton · (1 episode)
1986
Paradise Postponed
Sir Nicholss Fanner
1986
Lady Jane
The Marquess of Winchester
1986
The Return of the Antelope
Mr. Garstanton · (3 episodes)
1986
Lovejoy
Roger Nettleton · (1 episode)
1986
Yes, Prime Minister
(1 episode)
1986
Roll Over Beethoven
(13 episodes)
1985
Lytton's Diary
Duncan Anderson · (1 episode)
1985
Leaving
(12 episodes)
1984
C.Q.
Sir Roland Hall
1984
Night Train to Murder
Uncle Felix
1984
Witness for the Prosecution
Brogan-Moore
1982
Gandhi
Sir Edward Gait
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Suspect · (1 episode)
1982
Evil Under the Sun
Flewitt
1982
Legacy of Murder
Roland Tolhurst · (6 episodes)
1982
The Box
(voice)
1981
The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
Makato
1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Slartibartfast
1981
Nanny
(30 episodes)
1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Slartibartfast · (2 episodes)
1981
Oh! Heavenly Dog
Quimby Charles
1980
Yes Minister
(2 episodes)
1980
The Human Factor
Sir John Hargreaves
1979
Roger of the Raj
Lord Bartlesham
1979
The Sandbaggers
(20 episodes)
1978
The After Dinner Joke
Mr. Price
1978
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
Mr. Becket
1978
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Fassbender
1976
The Duchess of Duke Street
Major Smith-Barton · (31 episodes)
1976
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Gentleman
1976
Ripping Yarns
Lord Bartlesham · (1 episode)
1976
Rumpole of the Bailey
(1 episode)
1975
Sporting Chance
Sir Maxwell Dean
1975
In the Steps of a Dead Man
George Cornfield
1974
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Col. Mathews
1973
A Friend Indeed
Sir Lionel Hibury
1973
Thriller
George Cornfield · (1 episode)
1973
Last of the Summer Wine
(1 episode)
1973
On Call
Dr. Edwards
1972
The Adventurer
Sir Richard McKenzie · (1 episode)
1972
Follow The Yellow Brick Road
Dr Whitman
1972
Night Duty
Stanley
1972
The Sextet
(8 episodes)
1972
Upstairs, Downstairs
Major Cochrane-Danby · (2 episodes)
1971
Justice
Lord Tilling · (1 episode)
1971
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
Lewis
1971
The Persuaders!
Sir Maxwell Dean · (1 episode)
1971
The Guardians
(1 episode)
1971
Persuasion
Admiral Croft · (5 episodes)
1971
One Brief Summer
1971
Passion Potion
Andrew Coombes
1971
Song of Norway
Councilman
1970
Play for Today
Mr. Price · (1 episode)
1970
UFO
Pa Stone · (1 episode)
1970
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
1969
Destiny of a Spy
Colonel
1969
Hadleigh
Sir Geoffrey Osborne · (1 episode)
1969
Department S
Colonel Loring · (1 episode)
1969
Frankenstein
Professor Krempe
1968
Journey to the Unknown
(1 episode)
1968
The Fellows
Edwin Oldenshaw · (13 episodes)
1967
Mystery and Imagination
(1 episode)
1966
BBC Play of the Month
Henry Gore-Browne · (1 episode)
1965
BBC Play of the Month
Raoul · (1 episode)
1965
The Secret of My Success
Lord Hetherby
1965
The Man in Room 17
Oldenshaw · (26 episodes)
1965
The Intelligence Men
Sir Edward Seabrook
1965
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
Race Course Official (uncredited)
1964
The Tomb of Ligeia
Dr. Vivian
1964
The Counterfeit Constable
Lord Brisburn
1964
Goldfinger
Smithers
1964
A Hard Day's Night
Man on Train
1964
Hot Enough for June
Roddinghead
1964
The Servant
Lord Willie Mounset
1963
We Joined the Navy
Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
1963
Just for Fun
Prime Minister
1963
The Saint
Sir John Ripwell · (1 episode)
1962
Reach for Glory
Dr. Aldrich
1962
The Share Out
1962
Studio Four
Mr. Endworthy · (1 episode)
1962
Cash on Demand
Pearson
1961
The Avengers
Lord Matterley · (1 episode)
1961
Maigret
(1 episode)
1960
The Odd Man
Charles Ormiston · (32 episodes)
1960
Village of the Damned
Edgar Hargraves
1960
Sapphire
Doctor at Crime Scene
1959
No Hiding Place
(2 episodes)
1959
Probation Officer
Lessing · (109 episodes)
1959
The Heart of a Man
Manager
1959
The Siege of Pinchgut
Under Secretary
1959
The Adventures of William Tell
Merchant · (1 episode)
1958
Indiscreet
Leading man in play
1958
Armchair Theatre
Lewis · (1 episode)
1956
ITV Play of the Week
Sir Hector Rose · (1 episode)
1955
Dixon of Dock Green
Mr. Pascoe · (1 episode)
1955
Dixon of Dock Green
Mr. Fellowes · (1 episode)
1955
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Brogan-Moore · (1 episode)
1951
Sunday Night Theatre
Egeon · (1 episode)
1950