Richard Vernon

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

118

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

  • The Avengers

    The Avengers

  • Casualty

    Casualty

  • The Saint

    The Saint

  • Last of the Summer Wine

    Last of the Summer Wine

  • Play for Today

    Play for Today

  • BBC Play of the Month

    BBC Play of the Month

  • BBC Play of the Month

    BBC Play of the Month

  • Rumpole of the Bailey

    Rumpole of the Bailey

  • UFO

    UFO

  • The Persuaders!

    The Persuaders!

  • Upstairs, Downstairs

    Upstairs, Downstairs

  • No Hiding Place

    No Hiding Place

  • No Hiding Place

    No Hiding Place

  • Goldfinger

    Goldfinger

  • Maigret

    Maigret

  • The Storyteller

    The Storyteller

  • Lovejoy

    Lovejoy

  • Thriller

    Thriller

  • Dixon of Dock Green

    Dixon of Dock Green

  • Dixon of Dock Green

    Dixon of Dock Green

  • You Rang, M'Lord?

    You Rang, M'Lord?

  • Justice

    Justice

  • The Servant

    The Servant

  • ITV Play of the Week

    ITV Play of the Week

  • Department S

    Department S

  • Gandhi

    Gandhi

  • The Counterfeit Constable

    The Counterfeit Constable

  • Sunday Night Theatre

    Sunday Night Theatre

  • Yes Minister

    Yes Minister

  • Sapphire

    Sapphire

  • On Call

    On Call

  • The Box

    The Box

  • Evil Under the Sun

    Evil Under the Sun

  • Yes, Prime Minister

    Yes, Prime Minister

  • Lady Jane

    Lady Jane

  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

  • Indiscreet

    Indiscreet

  • C.Q.

    C.Q.

  • Village of the Damned

    Village of the Damned

  • The Adventurer

    The Adventurer

  • Frankenstein

    Frankenstein

  • The Adventures of William Tell

    The Adventures of William Tell

  • Hadleigh

    Hadleigh

  • A Hard Day's Night

    A Hard Day's Night

  • Passion Potion

    Passion Potion

  • Probation Officer

    Probation Officer

  • Goodbye, Mr. Chips

    Goodbye, Mr. Chips

  • Loch Ness

    Loch Ness

  • The Pink Panther Strikes Again

    The Pink Panther Strikes Again

  • Paradise Postponed

    Paradise Postponed

  • The Borrowers

    The Borrowers

  • The Satanic Rites of Dracula

    The Satanic Rites of Dracula

  • Journey to the Unknown

    Journey to the Unknown

  • The Early Bird

    The Early Bird

  • The Siege of Pinchgut

    The Siege of Pinchgut

  • Frank Stubbs Promotes

    Frank Stubbs Promotes

  • Witness for the Prosecution

    Witness for the Prosecution

  • Sporting Chance

    Sporting Chance

  • The Yellow Rolls-Royce

    The Yellow Rolls-Royce

  • Mystery and Imagination

    Mystery and Imagination

  • The Tomb of Ligeia

    The Tomb of Ligeia

  • Cash on Demand

    Cash on Demand

  • A Month in the Country

    A Month in the Country

  • Adventures of a Taxi Driver

    Adventures of a Taxi Driver

  • The Intelligence Men

    The Intelligence Men

  • Class Act

    Class Act

  • Ripping Yarns

    Ripping Yarns

  • Oh! Heavenly Dog

    Oh! Heavenly Dog

  • The Camomile Lawn

    The Camomile Lawn

  • In the Steps of a Dead Man

    In the Steps of a Dead Man

  • The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

    The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

  • Hallmark Hall of Fame

    Hallmark Hall of Fame

  • Night Train to Murder

    Night Train to Murder

  • The Sandbaggers

    The Sandbaggers

  • Sammy's Super T-Shirt

    Sammy's Super T-Shirt

  • The Duchess of Duke Street

    The Duchess of Duke Street

  • Clue of the Twisted Candle

    Clue of the Twisted Candle

  • The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner

    The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner

  • One Brief Summer

    One Brief Summer

  • The Man in Room 17

    The Man in Room 17

  • Reach for Glory

    Reach for Glory

  • Night Duty

    Night Duty

  • The Secret of My Success

    The Secret of My Success

  • Persuasion

    Persuasion

  • A Masculine Ending

    A Masculine Ending

  • The Odd Man

    The Odd Man

  • Song of Norway

    Song of Norway

  • The Return of the Borrowers

    The Return of the Borrowers

  • Blood and Dust

    Blood and Dust

  • The Share Out

    The Share Out

  • The Younger Generation

    The Younger Generation

  • Just for Fun

    Just for Fun

  • We Joined the Navy

    We Joined the Navy

  • Nanny

    Nanny

  • The Heart of a Man

    The Heart of a Man

  • The After Dinner Joke

    The After Dinner Joke

  • Lytton's Diary

    Lytton's Diary

  • Brett

    Brett

  • Paradise Postponed

    Paradise Postponed

  • Destiny of a Spy

    Destiny of a Spy

  • A Friend Indeed

    A Friend Indeed

  • The Return of the Antelope

    The Return of the Antelope

  • The Guardians

    The Guardians

  • Roger of the Raj

    Roger of the Raj

  • Leaving

    Leaving

  • Follow The Yellow Brick Road

    Follow The Yellow Brick Road

  • Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

    Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

  • A Gentleman's Club

    A Gentleman's Club

  • Hot Enough for June

    Hot Enough for June

  • A Still Small Shout

    A Still Small Shout

  • The Human Factor

    The Human Factor

  • Roll Over Beethoven

    Roll Over Beethoven

  • The Sextet

    The Sextet

  • Armchair Theatre

    Armchair Theatre

  • The Fellows

    The Fellows

  • Legacy of Murder

    Legacy of Murder

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

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

  • Accidental Death

    Accidental Death