Richard Vernon
Acting
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
Acting135
movieLoch Ness
1996
Aged Professor
tvClass Act
1994
Sir Horace Mainwaring
tvFrank Stubbs Promotes
1993
Lord Dunstable
tvThe Borrowers
1992
Mr. Pott
movieBlood and Dust
1992
Heraclius
movieA Masculine Ending
1992
Miriam's father
tvThe Camomile Lawn
1992
The General
tvYou Rang, M'Lord?
1990
The Earl of Swaffham
movieA Month in the Country
1987
Colonel Hebron
tvParadise Postponed
1986
Sir Nicholas Fanner
tvCasualty
1986
Dr. RIchard Payton
Paradise Postponed
1986
Sir Nicholss Fanner
tvLadies in Charge
1986
Lord Brompton
movieLady Jane
1986
The Marquess of Winchester
tvThe Return of the Antelope
1986
Mr. Garstanton
tvLovejoy
1986
Roger Nettleton
movieA Still Small Shout
1985
Thompson
Roll Over Beethoven
1985
Oliver Purcell
tvLytton's Diary
1985
Duncan Anderson
Leaving
1984
Mr. Chessington
movieC.Q.
1984
Sir Roland Hall
movieNight Train to Murder
1984
Uncle Felix
Waters of the Moon
1983
Colonel Selby
movieWitness for the Prosecution
1982
Brogan-Moore
movieGandhi
1982
Sir Edward Gait
Something in Disguise
1982
Herbert Browne-Lacey
movieEvil Under the Sun
1982
Flewitt
Legacy of Murder
1982
Roland Tolhurst
movieThe Box
1981
(voice)
movieThe Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
Slartibartfast
tvThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
Slartibartfast
movieOh! Heavenly Dog
1980
Quimby Charles
movieThe Human Factor
1979
Sir John Hargreaves
movieRoger of the Raj
1979
Lord Bartlesham
tvStrangers
1978
Sir Geoffrey
movieThe After Dinner Joke
1978
Mr. Price
Do You Remember?
1978
Lord Greenham
movieSammy's Super T-Shirt
1978
Mr. Becket
The Sunday Drama
1977
Tom Hampton
movieThe Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976
Fassbender
tvThe Duchess of Duke Street
1976
Major Toby Smith-Barton
movieAdventures of a Taxi Driver
1976
Gentleman (uncredited)
tvRipping Yarns
1976
Lord Bartlesham
movieSporting Chance
1975
Sir Maxwell Dean (archive footage)
tvAffairs of the Heart
1974
Colonel Chart
movieIn the Steps of a Dead Man
1974
George Cornfield
movieThe Satanic Rites of Dracula
1973
Col. Mathews
A Friend Indeed
1973
Sir Lionel Hibury
tvThriller
1973
George Cornfield
On Call
1972
Dr. Edwards
tvThe Adventurer
1972
Sir Richard McKenzie
movieFollow the Yellow Brick Road
1972
Dr Whitman
tvThe Sextet
1972
Baldwin / Stanley / Sir Lionel Compton / Dr Whitman / Stoker Leishman / Colin / Alban Gascoyne / Thomas Ramsdale
tvUpstairs, Downstairs
1971
Major Cochrane-Danby
tvJustice
1971
Lord Tilling
tvThe Persuaders!
1971
Sir Maxwell Dean
Brett
1971
Sutherland
tvPersuasion
1971
Admiral Croft
movieShe'll Follow You Anywhere
1971
Andrew Coombes
movieSong of Norway
1970
Councilman
tvPlay for Today
1970
Mr. Price
tvUFO
1970
Pa Stone
movieGoodbye, Mr. Chips
1969
Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
movieDestiny of a Spy
1969
Colonel
tvHadleigh
1969
Sir Geoffrey Osborne
tvDepartment S
1969
Colonel Loring
movieFrankenstein
1968
Professor Krempe
Cause of Death
1968
Colonel O'Dwyer
tvJourney to the Unknown
1968
Sir Gerald Walters
tvITV Playhouse
1967
Lord Augustus Lorton
tvThe Fellows
1967
Edwin Oldenshaw
tvMystery and Imagination
1966
Professor Krempe
movieThe Early Bird
1965
Sir Roger Wedgewood
tvBBC Play of the Month
1965
Henry Gore-Browne / Raoul
tvThirty-Minute Theatre
1965
Colonel O'Dwyer
movieThe Secret of My Success
1965
Lord Hetherby
tvThe Man in Room 17
1965
Oldenshaw
movieThe Intelligence Men
1965
Sir Edward Seabrook
movieThe Yellow Rolls-Royce
1964
Race Course Official (uncredited)
movieThe Tomb of Ligeia
1964
Dr. Vivian
movieThe Counterfeit Constable
1964
Lord Brisburn
tvThe Wednesday Play
1964
Brigadier Samson / Lord Oscar
movieGoldfinger
1964
Smithers
movieA Hard Day's Night
1964
Man on Train
movieHot Enough for June
1964
Roddinghead
movieThe Servant
1963
Lord Willie Mounset
movieWe Joined the Navy
1963
Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
movieJust for Fun
1963
Prime Minister
movieAccidental Death
1963
Johnnie Paxton
tvThe Saint
1962
Sir John Ripwell
movieReach for Glory
1962
Dr. Aldrich
movieThe Share Out
1962
John Crewe
Studio 4
1962
Mr Endworth
movieCash on Demand
1961
Pearson
Drama 61-67
1961
Colonel Johnson
Jango
1961
Parkinson
tvThe Avengers
1961
Lord Matterley
tvThe Odd Man
1960
Charles Ormiston
movieVillage of the Damned
1960
Edgar Hargraves
movieSapphire
1959
Doctor at Crime Scene
tvNo Hiding Place
1959
Charles Lacey
movieThe Heart of a Man
1959
Manager
movieThe Siege of Pinchgut
1959
Under Secretary
movieIndiscreet
1958
Leading man in play
tvTheatre Night
1957
Charles Pleydon, MP
tvITV Play of the Week
1955
Sir Hector Rose
tvDixon of Dock Green
1955
Mr. Pascoe / Mr. Fellowes
tvHallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Brogan-Moore
Directing1
movieStreet of Shadows
1953
Director
Writing1
movieStreet of Shadows
1953
Screenplay