Richard Vernon

Richard Vernon

Acting

Born: 1925-03-07 · Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

Died: 1997-12-04

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

🎬 Movies (20)

Loch Ness

Loch Ness

1996

Aged Professor

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

1993

Suspect

Blood and Dust

Blood and Dust

1992

Heraclius

A Masculine Ending

A Masculine Ending

1992

Miriam's father

The Storyteller: A Story Short

The Storyteller: A Story Short

1988

King

A Month in the Country

A Month in the Country

1987

Colonel Hebron

Paradise Postponed

1986

Sir Nicholss Fanner

Lady Jane

Lady Jane

1986

The Marquess of Winchester

A Still Small Shout

A Still Small Shout

1985

Thompson

C.Q.

C.Q.

1984

Sir Roland Hall

Night Train to Murder

Night Train to Murder

1984

Uncle Felix

Waters of the Moon

1983

Colonel Selby

Witness for the Prosecution

Witness for the Prosecution

1982

Brogan-Moore

Gandhi

Gandhi

1982

Sir Edward Gait

Evil Under the Sun

Evil Under the Sun

1982

Flewitt

The Box

The Box

1981

(voice)

The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner

1981

Makato

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

1981

Slartibartfast

Oh! Heavenly Dog

Oh! Heavenly Dog

1980

Quimby Charles

The Human Factor

The Human Factor

1979

Sir John Hargreaves