Richard Vernon

Richard Vernon

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
1996
Aged Professor
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
1993
Suspect
Blood and Dust
1992
Heraclius
A Masculine Ending
1992
Miriam's father
A Month in the Country
1987
Colonel Hebron
Experiment IV
1986
Professor Jerry Coe
Lady Jane
1986
The Marquess of Winchester
C.Q.
1984
Sir Roland Hall
Night Train to Murder
1984
Uncle Felix
Witness for the Prosecution
1982
Brogan-Moore
Gandhi
1982
Sir Edward Gait
Evil Under the Sun
1982
Flewitt
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
Slartibartfast
The Box
1981
(voice)
Oh! Heavenly Dog
1980
Quimby Charles
Roger of the Raj
1979
Lord Bartlesham
The Human Factor
1979
Sir John Hargreaves
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
1978
Mr. Becket
The After Dinner Joke
1978
Mr. Price
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976
Fassbender
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
1976
Gentleman
Sporting Chance
1975
Sir Maxwell Dean
In the Steps of a Dead Man
1974
George Cornfield
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
1973
Col. Mathews
Passion Potion
1971
Andrew Coombes
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
1971
Lewis
One Brief Summer
1971
Song of Norway
1970
Councilman
Destiny of a Spy
1969
Colonel
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
1969
Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
Frankenstein
1968
Professor Krempe
The Secret of My Success
1965
Lord Hetherby
The Intelligence Men
1965
Sir Edward Seabrook
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964
Dr. Vivian
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
1964
Race Course Official (uncredited)
Goldfinger
1964
Smithers
A Hard Day's Night
1964
Man on Train
The Counterfeit Constable
1964
Lord Brisburn
Hot Enough for June
1964
Roddinghead
The Servant
1963
Lord Willie Mounset
Just for Fun
1963
Prime Minister
We Joined the Navy
1963
Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
The Share Out
1962
Reach for Glory
1962
Dr. Aldrich
Cash on Demand
1961
Pearson
Village of the Damned
1960
Edgar Hargraves
The Heart of a Man
1959
Manager
Sapphire
1959
Doctor at Crime Scene
The Siege of Pinchgut
1959
Under Secretary
Indiscreet
1958
Leading man in play
Street of Shadows
1953
Director