Richard Vernon
Acting
Born 1925-03-07 · Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
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.
Filmography
Loch Ness
Aug 23, 1996
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
Apr 22, 1993
Blood and Dust
Sep 6, 1992
A Masculine Ending
Apr 12, 1992
The Storyteller: A Story Short
Jun 5, 1988
A Month in the Country
Sep 27, 1987
Lady Jane
Feb 7, 1986
A Still Small Shout
Aug 1, 1985
C.Q.
Jan 1, 1984
Night Train to Murder
Jan 1, 1984
Witness for the Prosecution
Dec 4, 1982
Gandhi
Dec 1, 1982
Evil Under the Sun
Mar 5, 1982
The Box
Mar 29, 1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Feb 9, 1981
Oh! Heavenly Dog
Jul 11, 1980
The Human Factor
Dec 18, 1979
Roger of the Raj
Oct 24, 1979
The After Dinner Joke
Feb 14, 1978
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
Jan 1, 1978
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Sep 16, 1976
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Apr 30, 1976
Sporting Chance
Jan 1, 1975
In the Steps of a Dead Man
May 27, 1974
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Apr 17, 1973
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Jul 4, 1972
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
Sep 29, 1971
One Brief Summer
Feb 25, 1971
She'll Follow You Anywhere
Jan 1, 1971
Song of Norway
Nov 4, 1970