
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

Evil Under the Sun

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

A Hard Day's Night

Gandhi

Lady Jane

Sapphire

Loch Ness

The Satanic Rites of Dracula

Village of the Damned

The Servant

Witness for the Prosecution

She'll Follow You Anywhere

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Cash on Demand

A Month in the Country

The Yellow Rolls-Royce

The Human Factor

The Tomb of Ligeia

Adventures of a Taxi Driver

The Secret of My Success

Roger of the Raj

Indiscreet

Hot Enough for June

We Joined the Navy

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

The Siege of Pinchgut

A Masculine Ending

The Counterfeit Constable

Oh! Heavenly Dog

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

The Heart of a Man

The Storyteller: A Story Short

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Intelligence Men

In the Steps of a Dead Man

Reach for Glory

Song of Norway

The Early Bird

Sammy's Super T-Shirt

Blood and Dust

Night Train to Murder

Frankenstein

Destiny of a Spy

A Still Small Shout

The Share Out

Sporting Chance

The Box

One Brief Summer

Accidental Death

Just for Fun
TV Shows

BBC Play of the Month

The Wednesday Play

ITV Play of the Week

Thirty-Minute Theatre

Last of the Summer Wine

ITV Playhouse

No Hiding Place

The Persuaders!

Rumpole of the Bailey

Maigret

Sunday Night Theatre

Lovejoy

Dixon of Dock Green

Upstairs, Downstairs

UFO

Thriller

The Storyteller

Mystery and Imagination

Justice

Yes Minister

Theatre Night

Strangers

The Adventures of William Tell

Department S

You Rang, M'Lord?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Duchess of Duke Street

The Adventurer

Yes, Prime Minister

Hadleigh

Journey to the Unknown

The Odd Man

The Sandbaggers

Frank Stubbs Promotes

The Man in Room 17

Lytton's Diary

Nanny

The Borrowers

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Ripping Yarns

Affairs of the Heart

Class Act

The Sextet

Paradise Postponed

The Fellows

The Camomile Lawn

Armchair Theatre

Ladies in Charge

The Guardians

The Return of the Antelope








