
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

Lady Jane

Sapphire

Village of the Damned

The Servant

Witness for the Prosecution

The Satanic Rites of Dracula

The Yellow Rolls-Royce

The Human Factor

Roger of the Raj

We Joined the Navy

Indiscreet

The Tomb of Ligeia

Cash on Demand

A Month in the Country

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Adventures of a Taxi Driver

Loch Ness

Hot Enough for June

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Secret of My Success

The Siege of Pinchgut

The Counterfeit Constable

The Early Bird

She'll Follow You Anywhere

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

Oh! Heavenly Dog

Night Train to Murder

In the Steps of a Dead Man

A Still Small Shout

A Masculine Ending

The Intelligence Men

Just for Fun

The Heart of a Man

Song of Norway

Reach for Glory

The Storyteller: A Story Short

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

Sporting Chance

Sammy's Super T-Shirt

Frankenstein

Destiny of a Spy

Blood and Dust

The After Dinner Joke

Clue of the Twisted Candle

One Brief Summer
TV Shows

The Wednesday Play

ITV Playhouse

The Saint

Thirty-Minute Theatre

BBC Play of the Month

No Hiding Place

Rumpole of the Bailey

Sunday Night Theatre

Upstairs, Downstairs

UFO

ITV Play of the Week

Dixon of Dock Green

The Persuaders!

Lovejoy

Maigret

Thriller

Justice

You Rang, M'Lord?

The Duchess of Duke Street

Department S

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Storyteller

Yes Minister

The Adventures of William Tell

Yes, Prime Minister

Strangers

Journey to the Unknown

Mystery and Imagination

The Sandbaggers

The Odd Man

The Adventurer

The Man in Room 17

Lytton's Diary

Hadleigh

The Borrowers

Nanny

Theatre Night

Paradise Postponed

Frank Stubbs Promotes

Affairs of the Heart

Persuasion

Ripping Yarns

The Fellows

Class Act

The Return of the Antelope

Armchair Theatre

The Guardians

Village Hall

Ladies in Charge

The Camomile Lawn








