Richard Vernon

Richard Vernon

Birthday: March 7, 1925 in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Deathday: December 4, 1997
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

Loch Ness

Movie | 1996
Aged Professor
Lovejoy

Lovejoy

TV | 1994
Roger Nettleton
One Episode
Frank Stubbs Promotes

Frank Stubbs Promotes

TV | 1994
Lord Dunstable
One Episode
Class Act

Class Act

TV | 1994
Sir Horace Mainwaring
14 Episodes
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

Movie | 1993
Suspect
The Return of the Borrowers

The Return of the Borrowers

TV | 1993
Mr. Pott
3 Episodes
You Rang, M'Lord?

You Rang, M'Lord?

TV | 1993
The Earl of Swaffham
One Episode
The Borrowers

The Borrowers

TV | 1993
Mr. Pott
3 Episodes
Blood and Dust

Blood and Dust

Movie | 1992
Heraclius
A Masculine Ending

A Masculine Ending

Movie | 1992
Miriam's father
Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole of the Bailey

TV | 1992
One Episode
The Storyteller

The Storyteller

TV | 1988
King
One Episode
A Gentleman's Club

A Gentleman's Club

TV | 1988
George
6 Episodes
Casualty

Casualty

TV | 1988
Dr. RIchard Payton
One Episode
A Month in the Country

A Month in the Country

Movie | 1987
Colonel Hebron
Last of the Summer Wine

Last of the Summer Wine

TV | 1987
One Episode
Yes, Prime Minister

Yes, Prime Minister

TV | 1987
One Episode
Experiment IV

Experiment IV

Movie | 1986
Professor Jerry Coe
Lady Jane

Lady Jane

Movie | 1986
The Marquess of Winchester
Paradise Postponed

Paradise Postponed

Movie | 1986
Sir Nicholss Fanner
Paradise Postponed

Paradise Postponed

TV | 1986
Sir Nicholas Fanner
14 Episodes
The Return of the Antelope

The Return of the Antelope

TV | 1986
Mr. Garstanton
3 Episodes
Lytton's Diary

Lytton's Diary

TV | 1986
Duncan Anderson
One Episode
A Still Small Shout

A Still Small Shout

Movie | 1985
Thompson
Roll Over Beethoven

Roll Over Beethoven

TV | 1985
13 Episodes
C.Q.

C.Q.

Movie | 1984
Sir Roland Hall
Night Train to Murder

Night Train to Murder

Movie | 1984
Uncle Felix
Leaving

Leaving

TV | 1984
Mr. Chessington
12 Episodes
Witness for the Prosecution

Witness for the Prosecution

Movie | 1982
Brogan-Moore
Gandhi

Gandhi

Movie | 1982
Sir Edward Gait
Evil Under the Sun

Evil Under the Sun

Movie | 1982
Flewitt
Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

TV | 1982
Brogan-Moore
One Episode
Legacy of Murder

Legacy of Murder

TV | 1982
Roland Tolhurst
6 Episodes
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

Movie | 1981
Slartibartfast
The Box

The Box

Movie | 1981
(voice)
The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner

The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner

Movie | 1981
Makato
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

TV | 1981
Slartibartfast
2 Episodes
Nanny

Nanny

TV | 1981
30 Episodes
Oh! Heavenly Dog

Oh! Heavenly Dog

Movie | 1980
Quimby Charles
Yes Minister

Yes Minister

TV | 1980
2 Episodes
Roger of the Raj

Roger of the Raj

Movie | 1979
Lord Bartlesham
The Human Factor

The Human Factor

Movie | 1979
Sir John Hargreaves
Ripping Yarns

Ripping Yarns

TV | 1979
Lord Bartlesham
One Episode
Sammy's Super T-Shirt

Sammy's Super T-Shirt

Movie | 1978
Mr. Becket
The After Dinner Joke

The After Dinner Joke

Movie | 1978
Mr. Price
The Sandbaggers

The Sandbaggers

TV | 1978
20 Episodes
Play for Today

Play for Today

TV | 1978
Mr. Price
One Episode
The Pink Panther Strikes Again

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

Movie | 1976
Fassbender
Adventures of a Taxi Driver

Adventures of a Taxi Driver

Movie | 1976
Gentleman
The Duchess of Duke Street

The Duchess of Duke Street

TV | 1976
Major Smith-Barton
31 Episodes
Hadleigh

Hadleigh

TV | 1976
Sir Geoffrey Osborne
One Episode
Sporting Chance

Sporting Chance

Movie | 1975
Sir Maxwell Dean
In the Steps of a Dead Man

In the Steps of a Dead Man

Movie | 1974
George Cornfield
Thriller

Thriller

TV | 1974
George Cornfield
One Episode
Justice

Justice

TV | 1974
Lord Tilling
One Episode
The Satanic Rites of Dracula

The Satanic Rites of Dracula

Movie | 1973
Col. Mathews
A Friend Indeed

A Friend Indeed

Movie | 1973
Sir Lionel Hibury
Upstairs, Downstairs

Upstairs, Downstairs

TV | 1973
Major Cochrane-Danby
2 Episodes
Follow The Yellow Brick Road

Follow The Yellow Brick Road

Movie | 1972
Dr Whitman
On Call

On Call

Movie | 1972
Dr. Edwards
Night Duty

Night Duty

Movie | 1972
Stanley
The Adventurer

The Adventurer

TV | 1972
Sir Richard McKenzie
One Episode
The Sextet

The Sextet

TV | 1972
8 Episodes
Passion Potion

Passion Potion

Movie | 1971
Andrew Coombes
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?

Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?

Movie | 1971
Lewis
One Brief Summer

One Brief Summer

Movie | 1971
The Persuaders!

The Persuaders!

TV | 1971
Sir Maxwell Dean
One Episode
UFO

UFO

TV | 1971
Pa Stone
One Episode
The Guardians

The Guardians

TV | 1971
One Episode
Persuasion

Persuasion

TV | 1971
Admiral Croft
5 Episodes
Armchair Theatre

Armchair Theatre

TV | 1971
Lewis
One Episode
Song of Norway

Song of Norway

Movie | 1970
Councilman
Destiny of a Spy

Destiny of a Spy

Movie | 1969
Colonel
Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Movie | 1969
Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
Department S

Department S

TV | 1969
Colonel Loring
One Episode
Journey to the Unknown

Journey to the Unknown

TV | 1969
One Episode
BBC Play of the Month

BBC Play of the Month

TV | 1969
Raoul
One Episode
Frankenstein

Frankenstein

Movie | 1968
Professor Krempe
Mystery and Imagination

Mystery and Imagination

TV | 1968
One Episode
The Fellows

The Fellows

TV | 1967
Edwin Oldenshaw
13 Episodes
BBC Play of the Month

BBC Play of the Month

TV | 1967
Henry Gore-Browne
One Episode
The Secret of My Success

The Secret of My Success

Movie | 1965
Lord Hetherby
The Intelligence Men

The Intelligence Men

Movie | 1965
Sir Edward Seabrook
The Early Bird

The Early Bird

Movie | 1965
Sir Roger Wedgewood
The Man in Room 17

The Man in Room 17

TV | 1965
Oldenshaw
26 Episodes
The Tomb of Ligeia

The Tomb of Ligeia

Movie | 1964
Dr. Vivian
The Yellow Rolls-Royce

The Yellow Rolls-Royce

Movie | 1964
Race Course Official (uncredited)
Goldfinger

Goldfinger

Movie | 1964
Smithers
A Hard Day's Night

A Hard Day's Night

Movie | 1964
Man on Train
The Counterfeit Constable

The Counterfeit Constable

Movie | 1964
Lord Brisburn
Hot Enough for June

Hot Enough for June

Movie | 1964
Roddinghead
ITV Play of the Week

ITV Play of the Week

TV | 1964
Sir Hector Rose
One Episode
The Servant

The Servant

Movie | 1963
Lord Willie Mounset
Just for Fun

Just for Fun

Movie | 1963
Prime Minister
We Joined the Navy

We Joined the Navy

Movie | 1963
Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
Accidental Death

Accidental Death

Movie | 1963
Johnnie Paxton
The Saint

The Saint

TV | 1963
Sir John Ripwell
One Episode
The Share Out

The Share Out

Movie | 1962
John Crewe
Reach for Glory

Reach for Glory

Movie | 1962
Dr. Aldrich
Maigret

Maigret

TV | 1962
One Episode
Studio Four

Studio Four

TV | 1962
Mr. Endworthy
One Episode
Dixon of Dock Green

Dixon of Dock Green

TV | 1962
Mr. Fellowes
One Episode
The Avengers

The Avengers

TV | 1962
Lord Matterley
One Episode
Cash on Demand

Cash on Demand

Movie | 1961
Pearson
Village of the Damned

Village of the Damned

Movie | 1960
Edgar Hargraves
Clue of the Twisted Candle

Clue of the Twisted Candle

Movie | 1960
Viney
Dixon of Dock Green

Dixon of Dock Green

TV | 1960
Mr. Pascoe
One Episode
The Odd Man

The Odd Man

TV | 1960
Charles Ormiston
5 Episodes
The Heart of a Man

The Heart of a Man

Movie | 1959
Manager
Sapphire

Sapphire

Movie | 1959
Doctor at Crime Scene
The Siege of Pinchgut

The Siege of Pinchgut

Movie | 1959
Under Secretary
No Hiding Place

No Hiding Place

TV | 1959
2 Episodes
The Adventures of William Tell

The Adventures of William Tell

TV | 1959
Merchant
One Episode
Probation Officer

Probation Officer

TV | 1959
Lessing
109 Episodes
Indiscreet

Indiscreet

Movie | 1958
Leading man in play
Sunday Night Theatre

Sunday Night Theatre

TV | 1954
Egeon
One Episode
Loch Ness

Loch Ness

Movie | 1996
Aged Professor
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

Movie | 1993
Suspect
Blood and Dust

Blood and Dust

Movie | 1992
Heraclius
A Masculine Ending

A Masculine Ending

Movie | 1992
Miriam's father
A Month in the Country

A Month in the Country

Movie | 1987
Colonel Hebron
Experiment IV

Experiment IV

Movie | 1986
Professor Jerry Coe
Lady Jane

Lady Jane

Movie | 1986
The Marquess of Winchester
Paradise Postponed

Paradise Postponed

Movie | 1986
Sir Nicholss Fanner
A Still Small Shout

A Still Small Shout

Movie | 1985
Thompson
C.Q.

C.Q.

Movie | 1984
Sir Roland Hall
Night Train to Murder

Night Train to Murder

Movie | 1984
Uncle Felix
Witness for the Prosecution

Witness for the Prosecution

Movie | 1982
Brogan-Moore
Gandhi

Gandhi

Movie | 1982
Sir Edward Gait
Evil Under the Sun

Evil Under the Sun

Movie | 1982
Flewitt
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

Movie | 1981
Slartibartfast
The Box

The Box

Movie | 1981
(voice)
The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner

The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner

Movie | 1981
Makato
Oh! Heavenly Dog

Oh! Heavenly Dog

Movie | 1980
Quimby Charles
Roger of the Raj

Roger of the Raj

Movie | 1979
Lord Bartlesham
The Human Factor

The Human Factor

Movie | 1979
Sir John Hargreaves
Sammy's Super T-Shirt

Sammy's Super T-Shirt

Movie | 1978
Mr. Becket
The After Dinner Joke

The After Dinner Joke

Movie | 1978
Mr. Price
The Pink Panther Strikes Again

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

Movie | 1976
Fassbender
Adventures of a Taxi Driver

Adventures of a Taxi Driver

Movie | 1976
Gentleman
Sporting Chance

Sporting Chance

Movie | 1975
Sir Maxwell Dean
In the Steps of a Dead Man

In the Steps of a Dead Man

Movie | 1974
George Cornfield
The Satanic Rites of Dracula

The Satanic Rites of Dracula

Movie | 1973
Col. Mathews
A Friend Indeed

A Friend Indeed

Movie | 1973
Sir Lionel Hibury
Follow The Yellow Brick Road

Follow The Yellow Brick Road

Movie | 1972
Dr Whitman
On Call

On Call

Movie | 1972
Dr. Edwards
Night Duty

Night Duty

Movie | 1972
Stanley
Passion Potion

Passion Potion

Movie | 1971
Andrew Coombes
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?

Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?

Movie | 1971
Lewis
One Brief Summer

One Brief Summer

Movie | 1971
Song of Norway

Song of Norway

Movie | 1970
Councilman
Destiny of a Spy

Destiny of a Spy

Movie | 1969
Colonel
Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Movie | 1969
Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
Frankenstein

Frankenstein

Movie | 1968
Professor Krempe
The Secret of My Success

The Secret of My Success

Movie | 1965
Lord Hetherby
The Intelligence Men

The Intelligence Men

Movie | 1965
Sir Edward Seabrook
The Early Bird

The Early Bird

Movie | 1965
Sir Roger Wedgewood
The Tomb of Ligeia

The Tomb of Ligeia

Movie | 1964
Dr. Vivian
The Yellow Rolls-Royce

The Yellow Rolls-Royce

Movie | 1964
Race Course Official (uncredited)
Goldfinger

Goldfinger

Movie | 1964
Smithers
A Hard Day's Night

A Hard Day's Night

Movie | 1964
Man on Train
The Counterfeit Constable

The Counterfeit Constable

Movie | 1964
Lord Brisburn
Hot Enough for June

Hot Enough for June

Movie | 1964
Roddinghead
The Servant

The Servant

Movie | 1963
Lord Willie Mounset
Just for Fun

Just for Fun

Movie | 1963
Prime Minister
We Joined the Navy

We Joined the Navy

Movie | 1963
Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
Accidental Death

Accidental Death

Movie | 1963
Johnnie Paxton
The Share Out

The Share Out

Movie | 1962
John Crewe
Reach for Glory

Reach for Glory

Movie | 1962
Dr. Aldrich
Cash on Demand

Cash on Demand

Movie | 1961
Pearson
Village of the Damned

Village of the Damned

Movie | 1960
Edgar Hargraves
Clue of the Twisted Candle

Clue of the Twisted Candle

Movie | 1960
Viney
The Heart of a Man

The Heart of a Man

Movie | 1959
Manager
Sapphire

Sapphire

Movie | 1959
Doctor at Crime Scene
The Siege of Pinchgut

The Siege of Pinchgut

Movie | 1959
Under Secretary
Indiscreet

Indiscreet

Movie | 1958
Leading man in play
Lovejoy

Lovejoy

TV | 1994
Roger Nettleton
One Episode
Frank Stubbs Promotes

Frank Stubbs Promotes

TV | 1994
Lord Dunstable
One Episode
Class Act

Class Act

TV | 1994
Sir Horace Mainwaring
14 Episodes
The Return of the Borrowers

The Return of the Borrowers

TV | 1993
Mr. Pott
3 Episodes
You Rang, M'Lord?

You Rang, M'Lord?

TV | 1993
The Earl of Swaffham
One Episode
The Borrowers

The Borrowers

TV | 1993
Mr. Pott
3 Episodes
Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole of the Bailey

TV | 1992
One Episode
The Storyteller

The Storyteller

TV | 1988
King
One Episode
A Gentleman's Club

A Gentleman's Club

TV | 1988
George
6 Episodes
Casualty

Casualty

TV | 1988
Dr. RIchard Payton
One Episode
Last of the Summer Wine

Last of the Summer Wine

TV | 1987
One Episode
Yes, Prime Minister

Yes, Prime Minister

TV | 1987
One Episode
Paradise Postponed

Paradise Postponed

TV | 1986
Sir Nicholas Fanner
14 Episodes
The Return of the Antelope

The Return of the Antelope

TV | 1986
Mr. Garstanton
3 Episodes
Lytton's Diary

Lytton's Diary

TV | 1986
Duncan Anderson
One Episode
Roll Over Beethoven

Roll Over Beethoven

TV | 1985
13 Episodes
Leaving

Leaving

TV | 1984
Mr. Chessington
12 Episodes
Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

TV | 1982
Brogan-Moore
One Episode
Legacy of Murder

Legacy of Murder

TV | 1982
Roland Tolhurst
6 Episodes
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

TV | 1981
Slartibartfast
2 Episodes
Nanny

Nanny

TV | 1981
30 Episodes
Yes Minister

Yes Minister

TV | 1980
2 Episodes
Ripping Yarns

Ripping Yarns

TV | 1979
Lord Bartlesham
One Episode
The Sandbaggers

The Sandbaggers

TV | 1978
20 Episodes
Play for Today

Play for Today

TV | 1978
Mr. Price
One Episode
The Duchess of Duke Street

The Duchess of Duke Street

TV | 1976
Major Smith-Barton
31 Episodes
Hadleigh

Hadleigh

TV | 1976
Sir Geoffrey Osborne
One Episode
Thriller

Thriller

TV | 1974
George Cornfield
One Episode
Justice

Justice

TV | 1974
Lord Tilling
One Episode
Upstairs, Downstairs

Upstairs, Downstairs

TV | 1973
Major Cochrane-Danby
2 Episodes
The Adventurer

The Adventurer

TV | 1972
Sir Richard McKenzie
One Episode
The Sextet

The Sextet

TV | 1972
8 Episodes
The Persuaders!

The Persuaders!

TV | 1971
Sir Maxwell Dean
One Episode
UFO

UFO

TV | 1971
Pa Stone
One Episode
The Guardians

The Guardians

TV | 1971
One Episode
Persuasion

Persuasion

TV | 1971
Admiral Croft
5 Episodes
Armchair Theatre

Armchair Theatre

TV | 1971
Lewis
One Episode
Department S

Department S

TV | 1969
Colonel Loring
One Episode
Journey to the Unknown

Journey to the Unknown

TV | 1969
One Episode
BBC Play of the Month

BBC Play of the Month

TV | 1969
Raoul
One Episode
Mystery and Imagination

Mystery and Imagination

TV | 1968
One Episode
The Fellows

The Fellows

TV | 1967
Edwin Oldenshaw
13 Episodes
BBC Play of the Month

BBC Play of the Month

TV | 1967
Henry Gore-Browne
One Episode
The Man in Room 17

The Man in Room 17

TV | 1965
Oldenshaw
26 Episodes
ITV Play of the Week

ITV Play of the Week

TV | 1964
Sir Hector Rose
One Episode
The Saint

The Saint

TV | 1963
Sir John Ripwell
One Episode
Maigret

Maigret

TV | 1962
One Episode
Studio Four

Studio Four

TV | 1962
Mr. Endworthy
One Episode
Dixon of Dock Green

Dixon of Dock Green

TV | 1962
Mr. Fellowes
One Episode
The Avengers

The Avengers

TV | 1962
Lord Matterley
One Episode
Dixon of Dock Green

Dixon of Dock Green

TV | 1960
Mr. Pascoe
One Episode
The Odd Man

The Odd Man

TV | 1960
Charles Ormiston
5 Episodes
No Hiding Place

No Hiding Place

TV | 1959
2 Episodes
The Adventures of William Tell

The Adventures of William Tell

TV | 1959
Merchant
One Episode
Probation Officer

Probation Officer

TV | 1959
Lessing
109 Episodes
Sunday Night Theatre

Sunday Night Theatre

TV | 1954
Egeon
One Episode