Richard Vernon

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1925-03-07 (72 years old)

Deathday

1997-12-04

Place of Birth

Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

Richard Vernon

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 appr...

Acting

1982

1973

1964

The Tomb of Ligeia

as Dr. Vivian

1963

The Servant

as Lord Willie Mounset

1961

Cash on Demand

as Pearson

1965

The Secret of My Success

as Lord Hetherby

1971

Passion Potion

as Andrew Coombes

1970

Song of Norway

as Councilman

1984

C.Q.

as Sir Roland Hall

1981

The Box

as (voice)

1965

The Intelligence Men

as Sir Edward Seabrook

1959

1969

1964

The Yellow Rolls-Royce

as Race Course Official (uncredited)

1958

Indiscreet

as Leading man in play

1969

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

as Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)

1982

Gandhi

as Sir Edward Gait

1973

A Friend Indeed

as Sir Lionel Hibury

1964

Goldfinger

as Smithers

1964

A Hard Day's Night

as Man on Train

1972

On Call

as Dr. Edwards

1992

Blood and Dust

as Heraclius

1992

A Masculine Ending

as Miriam's father

1968

Frankenstein

as Professor Krempe

1963

Just for Fun

as Prime Minister

1982

1979

Roger of the Raj

as Lord Bartlesham

1986

Experiment IV

as Professor Jerry Coe

1987

A Month in the Country

as Colonel Hebron

1962

Reach for Glory

as Dr. Aldrich

1984

Night Train to Murder

as Uncle Felix

1996

Loch Ness

as Aged Professor

1979

The Human Factor

as Sir John Hargreaves

1964

1964

Hot Enough for June

as Roddinghead

1986

Lady Jane

as The Marquess of Winchester

1959

Sapphire

as Doctor at Crime Scene

1963

We Joined the Navy

as Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)

1980

Oh! Heavenly Dog

as Quimby Charles

1978

1975

Sporting Chance

as Sir Maxwell Dean

1960

Village of the Damned

as Edgar Hargraves

1978

1986

Paradise Postponed

as Sir Nicholss Fanner

1959

The Siege of Pinchgut

as Under Secretary

1974

In the Steps of a Dead Man

as George Cornfield

1972

Night Duty

as Stanley

Production

1953

1953

Street of Shadows

as Screenplay

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