
Richard Vernon
Born March 7, 1925 · Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
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.
Notable Appearances
Movies

Goldfinger

Gandhi

Evil Under the Sun

A Hard Day's Night

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

The Servant

The Satanic Rites of Dracula

Village of the Damned

Lady Jane

The Human Factor

The Yellow Rolls-Royce

Loch Ness

The Tomb of Ligeia

Hot Enough for June

Witness for the Prosecution

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Sapphire

A Month in the Country

Adventures of a Taxi Driver

We Joined the Navy

The Counterfeit Constable

Indiscreet

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Siege of Pinchgut

In the Steps of a Dead Man

The Secret of My Success

She'll Follow You Anywhere

Cash on Demand

Roger of the Raj

Night Train to Murder

The Storyteller: A Story Short

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

Oh! Heavenly Dog

The Heart of a Man

A Still Small Shout

Destiny of a Spy

The After Dinner Joke

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

The Early Bird

A Masculine Ending

Clue of the Twisted Candle

Blood and Dust

Reach for Glory

Just for Fun

Sammy's Super T-Shirt

Song of Norway

One Brief Summer

The Intelligence Men

The Share Out

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

Frankenstein
TV Shows

The Saint

The Wednesday Play

ITV Playhouse

Last of the Summer Wine

No Hiding Place

Thirty-Minute Theatre

Rumpole of the Bailey

Maigret

Sunday Night Theatre

Upstairs, Downstairs

Justice

Dixon of Dock Green

Lovejoy

The Persuaders!

Thriller

UFO

ITV Play of the Week

Strangers

The Duchess of Duke Street

Mystery and Imagination

Department S

The Adventures of William Tell

The Storyteller

The Adventurer

Persuasion

The Man in Room 17

Yes Minister

You Rang, M'Lord?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Journey to the Unknown

Lytton's Diary

Theatre Night

Affairs of the Heart

Yes, Prime Minister

The Sandbaggers

Frank Stubbs Promotes

Hadleigh

Paradise Postponed

Nanny

The Sextet

Ripping Yarns

Armchair Theatre

The Odd Man

The Camomile Lawn

The Guardians

Ladies in Charge

Class Act

The Borrowers

The Fellows








