Richard Vernon
Acting
- Born:
- 1925-03-07
- Died:
- 1997-12-04
- Place of birth:
- Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
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
Filmography
Loch Ness
Class Act
The Return of the Borrowers
Frank Stubbs Promotes
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
The Borrowers
Blood and Dust
A Masculine Ending
The Camomile Lawn
You Rang, M'Lord?
A Gentleman's Club
The Storyteller: A Story Short
The Storyteller
A Month in the Country
Paradise Postponed
Casualty
Paradise Postponed
Ladies in Charge
Lady Jane
The Return of the Antelope
Lovejoy
Yes, Prime Minister
A Still Small Shout
Summer Season
Roll Over Beethoven
Lytton's Diary
Leaving
C.Q.
Night Train to Murder
Waters of the Moon
Witness for the Prosecution
Gandhi
Something in Disguise
Evil Under the Sun
Legacy of Murder
The Box
The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Nanny
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Oh! Heavenly Dog
A Question of Guilt
Yes Minister
The Human Factor
Roger of the Raj
The Sandbaggers
Strangers
The After Dinner Joke
Do You Remember?
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
The Sunday Drama
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
The Duchess of Duke Street
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Ripping Yarns
Rumpole of the Bailey
Sporting Chance
Affairs of the Heart
Village Hall
In the Steps of a Dead Man
Dial M for Murder
Between the Wars
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
A Friend Indeed
Thriller
Last of the Summer Wine
On Call
The Adventurer
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Night Duty
The Sextet
Upstairs, Downstairs
Justice
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
The Persuaders!
The Guardians
Brett
Persuasion
One Brief Summer
She'll Follow You Anywhere
Song of Norway
Play for Today
UFO
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Destiny of a Spy
Hadleigh
Department S
Frankenstein
Cause of Death
Journey to the Unknown
ITV Playhouse
The Fellows
Mystery and Imagination
End in Tears
The Early Bird
BBC Play of the Month
Thirty-Minute Theatre
The Secret of My Success
The Man in Room 17
The Intelligence Men
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
The Tomb of Ligeia
The Counterfeit Constable
The Wednesday Play
Goldfinger
A Hard Day's Night
Hot Enough for June
The Servant
We Joined the Navy
Just for Fun
Accidental Death
The Saint
Reach for Glory
The Share Out
Studio 4
Cash on Demand
The Younger Generation
Drama 61-67
Jango
The Avengers
Maigret
The Odd Man
Clue of the Twisted Candle
Village of the Damned
Sapphire
No Hiding Place
Probation Officer
The Heart of a Man
The Siege of Pinchgut
The Adventures of William Tell
Indiscreet
Theatre Night
Armchair Theatre
ITV Play of the Week
Dixon of Dock Green
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Sunday Night Theatre