RICHARD VERNON

Richard Vernon
Richard Vernon
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: March 7, 1925
Deathday: December 4, 1997
Place of Birth: Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

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 appreciated by audiences worldwide.

Filmography

Starring

1996·
Loch Ness
Aged Professor
1994·
Class Act
Sir Horace Mainwaring
Lord Dunstable
The General
Mr. Pott
Miriam's father
Heraclius
The Earl of Swaffham
George
King
Colonel Hebron
Mr. Garstanton
1986·
Casualty
Dr. RIchard Payton
Sir Nicholas Fanner, Sir Nicholss Fanner
1986·
Lovejoy
Roger Nettleton
1986·
Lady Jane
The Marquess of Winchester
Duncan Anderson
Thompson
1984·
Leaving
Mr. Chessington
Uncle Felix
1984·
C.Q.
Sir Roland Hall
Roland Tolhurst
Flewitt
1982·
Gandhi
Sir Edward Gait
Brogan-Moore
1981·
Nanny
1981·
The Box
(voice)
Quimby Charles
Sir John Hargreaves
Lord Bartlesham
Mr. Price
Mr. Becket
Lord Bartlesham
Major Smith-Barton
Sir Maxwell Dean
George Cornfield
1973·
Thriller
George Cornfield
Sir Lionel Hibury
Sir Richard McKenzie
Stanley
1972·
On Call
Dr. Edwards
1971·
Justice
Lord Tilling
Admiral Croft
Major Cochrane-Danby
Sir Maxwell Dean
Andrew Coombes
Mr. Price
1970·
UFO
Pa Stone
Councilman
1969·
Hadleigh
Sir Geoffrey Osborne
Colonel Loring
Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
Colonel
Professor Krempe
Edwin Oldenshaw
Raoul, Henry Gore-Browne
Oldenshaw
Sir Roger Wedgewood
Sir Edward Seabrook
Lord Hetherby
Roddinghead
Lord Brisburn
Man on Train
Smithers
Race Course Official (uncredited)
Dr. Vivian
Johnnie Paxton
Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
Prime Minister
Lord Willie Mounset
1962·
The Saint
Sir John Ripwell
Mr. Endworthy
Dr. Aldrich
John Crewe
Lord Matterley
Pearson
Charles Ormiston
1960·
Maigret
Edgar Hargraves
Lessing
Under Secretary
1959·
Sapphire
Doctor at Crime Scene
Manager
Leading man in play
Lewis
Mr. Fellowes, Mr. Pascoe
Sir Hector Rose
Brogan-Moore

Production

Screenplay, Director