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Richard Vernon
Born · March 7, 1925
Died · December 4, 1997 (72 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Bio
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.
Loch Ness
Aged Professor
5.6
1996
Class Act
(14 episodes)
0.0
1994
The Return of the Borrowers
Mr. Pott · (3 episodes)
6.5
1993
Frank Stubbs Promotes
Lord Dunstable · (1 episode)
6.0
1993
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
Suspect
0.0
1993
Blood and Dust
Heraclius
0.0
1992
A Masculine Ending
Miriam's father
0.0
1992
You Rang, M'Lord?
The Earl of Swaffham · (1 episode)
7.4
1990
A Gentleman's Club
(6 episodes)
5.0
1988
The Storyteller
King · (1 episode)
8.1
1988
A Month in the Country
Colonel Hebron
6.4
1987
Experiment IV
Professor Jerry Coe
4.0
1986
Paradise Postponed
Sir Nicholas Fanner · (14 episodes)
5.0
1986
Casualty
Dr. RIchard Payton · (1 episode)
6.0
1986
Paradise Postponed
Sir Nicholss Fanner
7.0
1986
Lady Jane
The Marquess of Winchester
6.9
1986
The Return of the Antelope
Mr. Garstanton · (3 episodes)
0.0
1986
Lovejoy
Roger Nettleton · (1 episode)
7.3
1986
Yes, Prime Minister
(1 episode)
8.4
1986
Roll Over Beethoven
(13 episodes)
5.0
1985
Lytton's Diary
Duncan Anderson · (1 episode)
5.0
1985
Leaving
(12 episodes)
5.0
1984
C.Q.
Sir Roland Hall
0.0
1984
Night Train to Murder
Uncle Felix
5.7
1984
Witness for the Prosecution
Brogan-Moore
6.1
1982
Gandhi
Sir Edward Gait
7.6
1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
Suspect · (1 episode)
7.4
1982
Evil Under the Sun
Flewitt
6.9
1982
Legacy of Murder
Roland Tolhurst · (6 episodes)
0.0
1982
The Box
(voice)
5.0
1981
The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
Makato
0.0
1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Slartibartfast
7.2
1981
Nanny
(30 episodes)
5.0
1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Slartibartfast · (2 episodes)
8.0
1981
Oh! Heavenly Dog
Quimby Charles
5.5
1980
Yes Minister
(2 episodes)
8.3
1980
The Human Factor
Sir John Hargreaves
5.9
1979
Roger of the Raj
Lord Bartlesham
0.0
1979
The Sandbaggers
(20 episodes)
8.0
1978
The After Dinner Joke
Mr. Price
7.0
1978
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
Mr. Becket
6.3
1978
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Fassbender
6.8
1976
The Duchess of Duke Street
Major Smith-Barton · (31 episodes)
7.8
1976
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Gentleman
5.0
1976
Ripping Yarns
Lord Bartlesham · (1 episode)
7.4
1976
Rumpole of the Bailey
(1 episode)
7.1
1975
Sporting Chance
Sir Maxwell Dean
6.0
1975
In the Steps of a Dead Man
George Cornfield
8.0
1974
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Col. Mathews
5.6
1973
A Friend Indeed
Sir Lionel Hibury
0.0
1973
Thriller
George Cornfield · (1 episode)
6.6
1973
Last of the Summer Wine
(1 episode)
7.1
1973
On Call
Dr. Edwards
0.0
1972
The Adventurer
Sir Richard McKenzie · (1 episode)
5.5
1972
Follow The Yellow Brick Road
Dr Whitman
0.0
1972
The Sextet
(8 episodes)
0.0
1972
Upstairs, Downstairs
Major Cochrane-Danby · (2 episodes)
7.6
1971
Justice
Lord Tilling · (1 episode)
6.0
1971
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
Lewis
8.0
1971
The Persuaders!
Sir Maxwell Dean · (1 episode)
7.6
1971
The Guardians
(1 episode)
5.5
1971
Persuasion
Admiral Croft · (5 episodes)
6.8
1971
One Brief Summer
5.0
1971
Passion Potion
Andrew Coombes
3.0
1971
Song of Norway
Councilman
4.6
1970
Play for Today
Mr. Price · (1 episode)
6.1
1970
UFO
Pa Stone · (1 episode)
7.6
1970
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
6.7
1969
Destiny of a Spy
Colonel
0.0
1969
Hadleigh
(52 episodes)
5.5
1969
Department S
Colonel Loring · (1 episode)
4.9
1969
Frankenstein
Professor Krempe
9.5
1968
Journey to the Unknown
(1 episode)
6.3
1968
The Fellows
Edwin Oldenshaw · (13 episodes)
0.0
1967
Mystery and Imagination
(1 episode)
5.5
1966
The Secret of My Success
Lord Hetherby
7.0
1965
The Man In Room 17
Oldenshaw · (26 episodes)
5.3
1965
The Intelligence Men
Sir Edward Seabrook
6.1
1965
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
Race Course Official (uncredited)
6.1
1964
The Tomb of Ligeia
Dr. Vivian
6.3
1964
The Counterfeit Constable
Lord Brisburn
5.6
1964
Goldfinger
Smithers
7.3
1964
A Hard Day's Night
Man on Train
7.3
1964
Hot Enough for June
Roddinghead
6.1
1964
The Servant
Lord Willie Mounset
7.6
1963
We Joined the Navy
Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
5.4
1963
Just for Fun
Prime Minister
3.7
1963
The Saint
Sir John Ripwell · (1 episode)
7.3
1962
Reach for Glory
Dr. Aldrich
5.8
1962
The Share Out
4.0
1962
Studio Four
Mr. Endworthy · (1 episode)
6.0
1962
Cash on Demand
Pearson
7.5
1961
The Avengers
Lord Matterley · (1 episode)
7.7
1961
Maigret
(1 episode)
6.9
1960
Village of the Damned
Edgar Hargraves
7.2
1960
Sapphire
Doctor at Crime Scene
7.0
1959
No Hiding Place
(2 episodes)
3.7
1959
The Heart of a Man
Manager
0.0
1959
The Siege of Pinchgut
Under Secretary
6.0
1959
The Adventures of William Tell
Merchant · (1 episode)
6.3
1958
Indiscreet
Leading man in play
6.5
1958
Armchair Theatre
Lewis · (1 episode)
5.8
1956
ITV Play of the Week
Sir Hector Rose · (1 episode)
4.0
1955
Dixon of Dock Green
Mr. Pascoe · (1 episode)
5.3
1955
Dixon of Dock Green
Mr. Fellowes · (1 episode)
5.3
1955
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Brogan-Moore · (1 episode)
8.7
1951