
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

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

Evil Under the Sun

A Hard Day's Night

The Servant

The Tomb of Ligeia

Loch Ness

The Satanic Rites of Dracula

The Yellow Rolls-Royce

Village of the Damned

Lady Jane

Sapphire

The Human Factor

Witness for the Prosecution

A Month in the Country

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Hot Enough for June

The Counterfeit Constable

The Early Bird

Oh! Heavenly Dog

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

She'll Follow You Anywhere

Indiscreet

We Joined the Navy

The Siege of Pinchgut

Roger of the Raj

Adventures of a Taxi Driver

A Masculine Ending

Cash on Demand

The Heart of a Man

Destiny of a Spy

Night Train to Murder

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

The Storyteller: A Story Short

Reach for Glory

Song of Norway

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

The Secret of My Success

The After Dinner Joke

Sporting Chance

The Intelligence Men

Just for Fun

Blood and Dust

A Still Small Shout

Accidental Death

C.Q.

Frankenstein

One Brief Summer

In the Steps of a Dead Man

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

Last of the Summer Wine

The Saint

The Wednesday Play

ITV Playhouse

Upstairs, Downstairs

Thirty-Minute Theatre

No Hiding Place

Rumpole of the Bailey

Dixon of Dock Green

The Persuaders!

Thriller

Sunday Night Theatre

Maigret

Mystery and Imagination

UFO

ITV Play of the Week

The Duchess of Duke Street

Justice

Lovejoy

You Rang, M'Lord?

Department S

The Adventures of William Tell

The Storyteller

Strangers

Yes Minister

The Man in Room 17

Yes, Prime Minister

The Adventurer

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Journey to the Unknown

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Frank Stubbs Promotes

Lytton's Diary

The Sandbaggers

Hadleigh

Nanny

The Odd Man

Ladies in Charge

Affairs of the Heart

Theatre Night

Paradise Postponed

The Borrowers

The Fellows

The Sextet

The Camomile Lawn

Class Act

Ripping Yarns

Persuasion

Armchair Theatre

The Return of the Antelope








