Richard Vernon

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

116

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

  • Play for Today

    Play for Today

  • The Saint

    The Saint

  • The Avengers

    The Avengers

  • BBC Play of the Month

    BBC Play of the Month

  • BBC Play of the Month

    BBC Play of the Month

  • Last of the Summer Wine

    Last of the Summer Wine

  • No Hiding Place

    No Hiding Place

  • Rumpole of the Bailey

    Rumpole of the Bailey

  • Upstairs, Downstairs

    Upstairs, Downstairs

  • The Persuaders!

    The Persuaders!

  • Maigret

    Maigret

  • Lovejoy

    Lovejoy

  • Thriller

    Thriller

  • ITV Play of the Week

    ITV Play of the Week

  • UFO

    UFO

  • Goldfinger

    Goldfinger

  • The Storyteller

    The Storyteller

  • Justice

    Justice

  • The Satanic Rites of Dracula

    The Satanic Rites of Dracula

  • Dixon of Dock Green

    Dixon of Dock Green

  • Dixon of Dock Green

    Dixon of Dock Green

  • Sunday Night Theatre

    Sunday Night Theatre

  • The Adventures of William Tell

    The Adventures of William Tell

  • Clue of the Twisted Candle

    Clue of the Twisted Candle

  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

  • The Tomb of Ligeia

    The Tomb of Ligeia

  • Department S

    Department S

  • Gandhi

    Gandhi

  • Village of the Damned

    Village of the Damned

  • Yes Minister

    Yes Minister

  • You Rang, M'Lord?

    You Rang, M'Lord?

  • Goodbye, Mr. Chips

    Goodbye, Mr. Chips

  • The Early Bird

    The Early Bird

  • Journey to the Unknown

    Journey to the Unknown

  • In the Steps of a Dead Man

    In the Steps of a Dead Man

  • The Heart of a Man

    The Heart of a Man

  • Yes, Prime Minister

    Yes, Prime Minister

  • The Adventurer

    The Adventurer

  • The Yellow Rolls-Royce

    The Yellow Rolls-Royce

  • Adventures of a Taxi Driver

    Adventures of a Taxi Driver

  • The Intelligence Men

    The Intelligence Men

  • Mystery and Imagination

    Mystery and Imagination

  • The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner

    The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner

  • Sapphire

    Sapphire

  • On Call

    On Call

  • A Masculine Ending

    A Masculine Ending

  • The Human Factor

    The Human Factor

  • Frank Stubbs Promotes

    Frank Stubbs Promotes

  • The Man in Room 17

    The Man in Room 17

  • Evil Under the Sun

    Evil Under the Sun

  • Night Train to Murder

    Night Train to Murder

  • Accidental Death

    Accidental Death

  • Hadleigh

    Hadleigh

  • The Duchess of Duke Street

    The Duchess of Duke Street

  • The Pink Panther Strikes Again

    The Pink Panther Strikes Again

  • Reach for Glory

    Reach for Glory

  • Probation Officer

    Probation Officer

  • A Hard Day's Night

    A Hard Day's Night

  • The After Dinner Joke

    The After Dinner Joke

  • The Borrowers

    The Borrowers

  • The Sandbaggers

    The Sandbaggers

  • The Servant

    The Servant

  • Hallmark Hall of Fame

    Hallmark Hall of Fame

  • C.Q.

    C.Q.

  • Class Act

    Class Act

  • Ripping Yarns

    Ripping Yarns

  • Leaving

    Leaving

  • Blood and Dust

    Blood and Dust

  • Paradise Postponed

    Paradise Postponed

  • Frankenstein

    Frankenstein

  • The Camomile Lawn

    The Camomile Lawn

  • Oh! Heavenly Dog

    Oh! Heavenly Dog

  • The Share Out

    The Share Out

  • The Odd Man

    The Odd Man

  • A Month in the Country

    A Month in the Country

  • Witness for the Prosecution

    Witness for the Prosecution

  • Indiscreet

    Indiscreet

  • Studio Four

    Studio Four

  • Lady Jane

    Lady Jane

  • Just for Fun

    Just for Fun

  • The Secret of My Success

    The Secret of My Success

  • One Brief Summer

    One Brief Summer

  • Paradise Postponed

    Paradise Postponed

  • The Return of the Borrowers

    The Return of the Borrowers

  • We Joined the Navy

    We Joined the Navy

  • The Guardians

    The Guardians

  • The Box

    The Box

  • Nanny

    Nanny

  • Hot Enough for June

    Hot Enough for June

  • Destiny of a Spy

    Destiny of a Spy

  • Lytton's Diary

    Lytton's Diary

  • A Gentleman's Club

    A Gentleman's Club

  • A Friend Indeed

    A Friend Indeed

  • Roll Over Beethoven

    Roll Over Beethoven

  • Roger of the Raj

    Roger of the Raj

  • Sporting Chance

    Sporting Chance

  • Persuasion

    Persuasion

  • The Return of the Antelope

    The Return of the Antelope

  • Song of Norway

    Song of Norway

  • Passion Potion

    Passion Potion

  • The Fellows

    The Fellows

  • The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

    The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

  • Legacy of Murder

    Legacy of Murder

  • Sammy's Super T-Shirt

    Sammy's Super T-Shirt

  • Follow The Yellow Brick Road

    Follow The Yellow Brick Road

  • Cash on Demand

    Cash on Demand

  • The Counterfeit Constable

    The Counterfeit Constable

  • Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

    Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

  • The Sextet

    The Sextet

  • Armchair Theatre

    Armchair Theatre

  • Loch Ness

    Loch Ness

  • Night Duty

    Night Duty

  • The Siege of Pinchgut

    The Siege of Pinchgut

  • A Still Small Shout

    A Still Small Shout

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

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