
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

Loch Ness

Gandhi

Evil Under the Sun

Lady Jane

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

A Hard Day's Night

The Servant

Sapphire

Village of the Damned

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

The Satanic Rites of Dracula

She'll Follow You Anywhere

Witness for the Prosecution

A Month in the Country

Hot Enough for June

The Yellow Rolls-Royce

The Human Factor

Adventures of a Taxi Driver

Indiscreet

Cash on Demand

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Counterfeit Constable

The Tomb of Ligeia

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

Roger of the Raj

Oh! Heavenly Dog

The Early Bird

Night Train to Murder

We Joined the Navy

The Secret of My Success

The Siege of Pinchgut

The Heart of a Man

A Still Small Shout

Song of Norway

Just for Fun

One Brief Summer

The Intelligence Men

In the Steps of a Dead Man

Sporting Chance

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

Clue of the Twisted Candle

A Masculine Ending

The Storyteller: A Story Short

Sammy's Super T-Shirt

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

Accidental Death

Blood and Dust

The After Dinner Joke

Reach for Glory

The Share Out
TV Shows

BBC Play of the Month

The Wednesday Play

Last of the Summer Wine

The Persuaders!

ITV Playhouse

Maigret

No Hiding Place

Rumpole of the Bailey

Upstairs, Downstairs

UFO

Thirty-Minute Theatre

Lovejoy

Thriller

Sunday Night Theatre

The Storyteller

Justice

ITV Play of the Week

Dixon of Dock Green

Yes Minister

Mystery and Imagination

Strangers

You Rang, M'Lord?

Department S

The Adventures of William Tell

The Duchess of Duke Street

The Adventurer

Yes, Prime Minister

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Journey to the Unknown

The Sandbaggers

Lytton's Diary

Theatre Night

Hadleigh

Frank Stubbs Promotes

Paradise Postponed

The Borrowers

Affairs of the Heart

The Camomile Lawn

Ripping Yarns

The Man in Room 17

Nanny

The Odd Man

Ladies in Charge

Class Act

Hallmark Hall of Fame

The Sextet

The Guardians

Persuasion

The Fellows

Armchair Theatre








