Richard Vernon

Richard Vernon

Known for

Acting

Born

March 7, 1925

Birthplace

Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

Died

December 4, 1997 (aged 72)

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.

Best known work

Goldfinger
Goldfinger
1964
Gandhi
Gandhi
1982
A Hard Day's Night
A Hard Day's Night
1964
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976
Evil Under the Sun
Evil Under the Sun
1982
Village of the Damned
Village of the Damned
1960
The Servant
The Servant
1963
The Storyteller
The Storyteller
1988
Indiscreet
Indiscreet
1958
The Tomb of Ligeia
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964

Filmography

  1. 1996

    Loch Ness

    as Aged Professor

  2. 1994

    Class ActTV

    as Sir Horace Mainwaring (14 episodes)

  3. 1993

    The Return of the BorrowersTV

    as Mr. Pott (3 episodes)

  4. 1993

    Frank Stubbs PromotesTV

    as Lord Dunstable (1 episode)

  5. 1993

  6. 1992

    The BorrowersTV

    as Mr. Pott (3 episodes)

  7. 1992

    Blood and Dust

    as Heraclius

  8. 1992

    A Masculine Ending

    as Miriam's father

  9. 1992

    The Camomile LawnTV

    as The General (2 episodes)

  10. 1990

    You Rang, M'Lord?TV

    as The Earl of Swaffham (1 episode)

  11. 1988

    A Gentleman's ClubTV

    as George (6 episodes)

  12. 1988

  13. 1988

    The StorytellerTV

    as King (1 episode)

  14. 1987

    A Month in the Country

    as Colonel Hebron

  15. 1986

    Paradise PostponedTV

    as Sir Nicholas Fanner (14 episodes)

  16. 1986

    CasualtyTV

    as Dr. RIchard Payton (1 episode)

  17. 1986

    Paradise Postponed

    as Sir Nicholss Fanner

  18. 1986

    Ladies in ChargeTV

    as Lord Brompton (1 episode)

  19. 1986

    Lady Jane

    as The Marquess of Winchester

  20. 1986

    The Return of the AntelopeTV

    as Mr. Garstanton (3 episodes)

  21. 1986

    LovejoyTV

    as Roger Nettleton (1 episode)

  22. 1986

  23. 1985

  24. 1985

    Roll Over BeethovenTV

    as Oliver Purcell (13 episodes)

  25. 1985

    Lytton's DiaryTV

    as Duncan Anderson (1 episode)

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