Richard Vernon

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

123

Gender

Male

Birthday

1925-03-07

Day of death

1997-12-04 (72 years old)

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 appreciated by audiences worldwide.

Known For

  • Casualty

    Casualty

  • The Saint

    The Saint

  • The Avengers

    The Avengers

  • UFO

    UFO

  • Play for Today

    Play for Today

  • Last of the Summer Wine

    Last of the Summer Wine

  • BBC Play of the Month

    BBC Play of the Month

  • BBC Play of the Month

    BBC Play of the Month

  • Gandhi

    Gandhi

  • Hot Enough for June

    Hot Enough for June

  • The Persuaders!

    The Persuaders!

  • Drama 61-67

    Drama 61-67

  • Paradise Postponed

    Paradise Postponed

  • Indiscreet

    Indiscreet

  • Goldfinger

    Goldfinger

  • No Hiding Place

    No Hiding Place

  • No Hiding Place

    No Hiding Place

  • Thriller

    Thriller

  • The Wednesday Play

    The Wednesday Play

  • She'll Follow You Anywhere

    She'll Follow You Anywhere

  • Sapphire

    Sapphire

  • The Counterfeit Constable

    The Counterfeit Constable

  • Rumpole of the Bailey

    Rumpole of the Bailey

  • Lady Jane

    Lady Jane

  • Sunday Night Theatre

    Sunday Night Theatre

  • C.Q.

    C.Q.

  • The Storyteller

    The Storyteller

  • Frankenstein

    Frankenstein

  • Upstairs, Downstairs

    Upstairs, Downstairs

  • Maigret

    Maigret

  • Cash on Demand

    Cash on Demand

  • ITV Play of the Week

    ITV Play of the Week

  • Lovejoy

    Lovejoy

  • Sporting Chance

    Sporting Chance

  • The Adventures of William Tell

    The Adventures of William Tell

  • We Joined the Navy

    We Joined the Navy

  • Justice

    Justice

  • Yes Minister

    Yes Minister

  • The Human Factor

    The Human Factor

  • Loch Ness

    Loch Ness

  • The Box

    The Box

  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

  • Yes, Prime Minister

    Yes, Prime Minister

  • Journey to the Unknown

    Journey to the Unknown

  • Studio 4

    Studio 4

  • The Adventurer

    The Adventurer

  • Just for Fun

    Just for Fun

  • Hallmark Hall of Fame

    Hallmark Hall of Fame

  • Mystery and Imagination

    Mystery and Imagination

  • Song of Norway

    Song of Norway

  • A Friend Indeed

    A Friend Indeed

  • Dixon of Dock Green

    Dixon of Dock Green

  • Dixon of Dock Green

    Dixon of Dock Green

  • Department S

    Department S

  • One Brief Summer

    One Brief Summer

  • Evil Under the Sun

    Evil Under the Sun

  • Frank Stubbs Promotes

    Frank Stubbs Promotes

  • You Rang, M'Lord?

    You Rang, M'Lord?

  • Village of the Damned

    Village of the Damned

  • Goodbye, Mr. Chips

    Goodbye, Mr. Chips

  • Night Duty

    Night Duty

  • The Camomile Lawn

    The Camomile Lawn

  • The Man in Room 17

    The Man in Room 17

  • Roger of the Raj

    Roger of the Raj

  • The Pink Panther Strikes Again

    The Pink Panther Strikes Again

  • The Servant

    The Servant

  • Hadleigh

    Hadleigh

  • A Hard Day's Night

    A Hard Day's Night

  • The Return of the Antelope

    The Return of the Antelope

  • Nanny

    Nanny

  • The Duchess of Duke Street

    The Duchess of Duke Street

  • Paradise Postponed

    Paradise Postponed

  • A Still Small Shout

    A Still Small Shout

  • Ripping Yarns

    Ripping Yarns

  • The Guardians

    The Guardians

  • The Odd Man

    The Odd Man

  • The Borrowers

    The Borrowers

  • The Sandbaggers

    The Sandbaggers

  • The Satanic Rites of Dracula

    The Satanic Rites of Dracula

  • Persuasion

    Persuasion

  • Witness for the Prosecution

    Witness for the Prosecution

  • Brett

    Brett

  • The Return of the Borrowers

    The Return of the Borrowers

  • Adventures of a Taxi Driver

    Adventures of a Taxi Driver

  • Class Act

    Class Act

  • The Younger Generation

    The Younger Generation

  • Leaving

    Leaving

  • A Month in the Country

    A Month in the Country

  • Legacy of Murder

    Legacy of Murder

  • The Tomb of Ligeia

    The Tomb of Ligeia

  • The Sextet

    The Sextet

  • The Yellow Rolls-Royce

    The Yellow Rolls-Royce

  • A Gentleman's Club

    A Gentleman's Club

  • Armchair Theatre

    Armchair Theatre

  • Lytton's Diary

    Lytton's Diary

  • Jango

    Jango

  • The Siege of Pinchgut

    The Siege of Pinchgut

  • Follow The Yellow Brick Road

    Follow The Yellow Brick Road

  • The Fellows

    The Fellows

  • The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

    The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

  • The Secret of My Success

    The Secret of My Success

  • Oh! Heavenly Dog

    Oh! Heavenly Dog

  • The After Dinner Joke

    The After Dinner Joke

  • Reach for Glory

    Reach for Glory

  • Night Train to Murder

    Night Train to Murder

  • Roll Over Beethoven

    Roll Over Beethoven

  • Clue of the Twisted Candle

    Clue of the Twisted Candle

  • A Masculine Ending

    A Masculine Ending

  • Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

    Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

  • The Early Bird

    The Early Bird

  • Probation Officer

    Probation Officer

  • The Intelligence Men

    The Intelligence Men

  • In the Steps of a Dead Man

    In the Steps of a Dead Man

  • Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?

    Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?

  • The Heart of a Man

    The Heart of a Man

  • The Storyteller: A Story Short

    The Storyteller: A Story Short

  • Accidental Death

    Accidental Death

  • Blood and Dust

    Blood and Dust

  • Destiny of a Spy

    Destiny of a Spy

  • The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner

    The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner

  • Sammy's Super T-Shirt

    Sammy's Super T-Shirt

  • On Call

    On Call

  • The Share Out

    The Share Out