Richard Vernon
March 7, 1925 (100 years old) in 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
Credits
- 1996 · Loch Ness as Aged Professor
- 1994 · Class Act as Sir Horace Mainwaring
- 1993 · The Return of the Borrowers as Mr. Pott
- 1993 · Frank Stubbs Promotes as Lord Dunstable
- 1993 · Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown as Suspect
- 1992 · The Borrowers as Mr. Pott
- 1992 · Blood and Dust as Heraclius
- 1992 · A Masculine Ending as Miriam's father
- 1990 · You Rang, M'Lord? as The Earl of Swaffham
- 1988 · A Gentleman's Club as George
- 1988 · The Storyteller as King
- 1987 · A Month in the Country as Colonel Hebron
- 1986 · Experiment IV as Professor Jerry Coe
- 1986 · Paradise Postponed as Sir Nicholas Fanner
- 1986 · Casualty as Dr. RIchard Payton
- 1986 · Paradise Postponed as Sir Nicholss Fanner
- 1986 · Lady Jane as The Marquess of Winchester
- 1986 · The Return of the Antelope as Mr. Garstanton
- 1986 · Lovejoy as Roger Nettleton
- 1986 · Yes, Prime Minister as
- 1985 · Roll Over Beethoven as
- 1985 · Lytton's Diary as Duncan Anderson
- 1984 · Leaving as Mr. Chessington
- 1984 · Night Train to Murder as Uncle Felix
- 1984 · C.Q. as Sir Roland Hall
- 1982 · Witness for the Prosecution as Brogan-Moore
- 1982 · Gandhi as Sir Edward Gait
- 1982 · The Comic Strip Presents... as Suspect
- 1982 · Evil Under the Sun as Flewitt
- 1982 · Legacy of Murder as Roland Tolhurst
- 1981 · The Box as (voice)
- 1981 · The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner as Makato
- 1981 · The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy as Slartibartfast
- 1981 · Nanny as
- 1981 · The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as Slartibartfast
- 1980 · Oh! Heavenly Dog as Quimby Charles
- 1980 · Yes Minister as
- 1979 · The Human Factor as Sir John Hargreaves
- 1979 · Roger of the Raj as Lord Bartlesham
- 1978 ·