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 NessAged Professor
1994·
Class ActSir Horace Mainwaring
Lord Dunstable
Mr. Pott
Suspect
1992·
The Camomile LawnThe General
1992·
The BorrowersMr. Pott
1992·
A Masculine EndingMiriam's father
1992·
Blood and DustHeraclius
1990·
You Rang, M'Lord?The Earl of Swaffham
1988·
A Gentleman's ClubGeorge
1988·
The StorytellerKing
Colonel Hebron
Mr. Garstanton
1986·
CasualtyDr. RIchard Payton
1986·
Paradise PostponedSir Nicholas Fanner, Sir Nicholss Fanner
1986·
Yes, Prime Minister1986·
LovejoyRoger Nettleton
1986·
Lady JaneThe Marquess of Winchester
1985·
Lytton's DiaryDuncan Anderson
1985·
Roll Over Beethoven1985·
A Still Small ShoutThompson
1984·
LeavingMr. Chessington
Uncle Felix
1984·
C.Q.Sir Roland Hall
1982·
Legacy of MurderRoland Tolhurst
1982·
Evil Under the SunFlewitt
1982·
GandhiSir Edward Gait
Brogan-Moore
1981·
NannySlartibartfast
Makato
1981·
The Box(voice)
Slartibartfast
1980·
Yes Minister1980·
Oh! Heavenly DogQuimby Charles
1979·
The Human FactorSir John Hargreaves
1979·
Roger of the RajLord Bartlesham
1978·
The SandbaggersMr. Price
Mr. Becket
1976·
Ripping YarnsLord Bartlesham
Major Smith-Barton
Gentleman
Fassbender
1975·
Sporting ChanceSir Maxwell Dean
George Cornfield
1973·
ThrillerGeorge Cornfield
1973·
A Friend IndeedSir Lionel Hibury
Col. Mathews
1972·
The Sextet1972·
The AdventurerSir Richard McKenzie
1972·
Night DutyStanley
1972·
On CallDr. Edwards
Dr Whitman
1971·
JusticeLord Tilling
1971·
PersuasionAdmiral Croft
1971·
Upstairs, DownstairsMajor Cochrane-Danby
1971·
The Guardians1971·
The Persuaders!Sir Maxwell Dean
1971·
One Brief Summer1971·
Passion PotionAndrew Coombes
1970·
Play for TodayMr. Price
1970·
UFOPa Stone
1970·
Song of NorwayCouncilman
1969·
HadleighSir Geoffrey Osborne
1969·
Department SColonel Loring
1969·
Goodbye, Mr. ChipsChairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
1969·
Destiny of a SpyColonel
1968·
FrankensteinProfessor Krempe
1967·
The FellowsEdwin Oldenshaw
Raoul, Henry Gore-Browne
1965·
The Man in Room 17Oldenshaw
1965·
The Early BirdSir Roger Wedgewood
1965·
The Intelligence MenSir Edward Seabrook
Lord Hetherby
1964·
Hot Enough for JuneRoddinghead
Lord Brisburn
1964·
A Hard Day's NightMan on Train
1964·
GoldfingerSmithers
Race Course Official (uncredited)
1964·
The Tomb of LigeiaDr. Vivian
1963·
Accidental DeathJohnnie Paxton
1963·
We Joined the NavyGovernment Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
1963·
Just for FunPrime Minister
1963·
The ServantLord Willie Mounset
1962·
The SaintSir John Ripwell
1962·
Studio FourMr. Endworthy
1962·
Reach for GloryDr. Aldrich
1962·
The Share OutJohn Crewe
1961·
The AvengersLord Matterley
1961·
Cash on DemandPearson
1960·
The Odd ManCharles Ormiston
1960·
MaigretViney
Edgar Hargraves
1959·
Probation OfficerLessing
1959·
No Hiding PlaceUnder Secretary
1959·
SapphireDoctor at Crime Scene
1959·
The Heart of a ManManager
Merchant
1958·
IndiscreetLeading man in play
1956·
Armchair TheatreLewis
1955·
Dixon of Dock GreenMr. Fellowes, Mr. Pascoe
1955·
ITV Play of the WeekSir Hector Rose
Brogan-Moore
1950·
Sunday Night TheatreEgeon
Production
1953·
Street of ShadowsScreenplay, Director