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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Goldfinger (1964) — Smithers
2. Gandhi (1982) — Sir Edward Gait
3. A Hard Day's Night (1964) — Man on Train
4. The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) — Fassbender
5. Evil Under the Sun (1982) — Flewitt
6. Village of the Damned (1960) — Edgar Hargraves
7. The Servant (1963) — Lord Willie Mounset
8. The Storyteller (1988) — King
9. Indiscreet (1958) — Leading man in play
10. The Tomb of Ligeia (1964) — Dr. Vivian
11. The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973) — Col. Mathews
12. Yes Minister (1980)
13. The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (1981) — Slartibartfast
14. The Avengers (1961) — Lord Matterley
15. Yes, Prime Minister (1986)
16. The Saint (1962) — Sir John Ripwell
17. The Persuaders! (1971) — Sir Maxwell Dean
18. Loch Ness (1996) — Aged Professor
19. Lady Jane (1986) — The Marquess of Winchester
20. Casualty (1986) — Dr. RIchard Payton
21. Oh! Heavenly Dog (1980) — Quimby Charles
22. The Yellow Rolls-Royce (1964) — Race Course Official (uncredited)
23. Cash on Demand (1961) — Pearson
24. UFO (1970) — Pa Stone
25. Lovejoy (1986) — Roger Nettleton
26. Sapphire (1959) — Doctor at Crime Scene
27. Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969) — Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
28. Last of the Summer Wine (1973)
29. A Month in the Country (1987) — Colonel Hebron
30. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981) — Slartibartfast
31. The Early Bird (1965) — Sir Roger Wedgewood
32. Upstairs, Downstairs (1971) — Major Cochrane-Danby
33. The Human Factor (1979) — Sir John Hargreaves
34. Adventures of a Taxi Driver (1976) — Gentleman (uncredited)
35. Hot Enough for June (1964) — Roddinghead
36. Witness for the Prosecution (1982) — Brogan-Moore
37. Rumpole of the Bailey (1975)
38. Ripping Yarns (1976) — Lord Bartlesham
39. You Rang, M'Lord? (1990) — The Earl of Swaffham
40. Department S (1969) — Colonel Loring

Directed

1. Street of Shadows (1953) — Director