Richard Vernon

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1925-03-07

Deathday 1997-12-04 (72 years old)

Place of Birth Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

Richard Vernon

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

Actor

1996
Loch Ness

as Aged Professor

1993
Frank Stubbs Promotes

as Lord Dunstable

1992
Blood and Dust

as Heraclius

1992
A Masculine Ending

as Miriam's father

1990
You Rang, M'Lord?

as The Earl of Swaffham

1988
1987
A Month in the Country

as Colonel Hebron

1986
Experiment IV

as Professor Jerry Coe

1986
Paradise Postponed

as Sir Nicholss Fanner

1986
Lady Jane

as The Marquess of Winchester

1986
Paradise Postponed

as Sir Nicholas Fanner

1986
Casualty

as Dr. RIchard Payton

1986
The Return of the Antelope

as Mr. Garstanton

1986
Lovejoy

as Roger Nettleton

1985
Lytton's Diary

as Duncan Anderson

1984
C.Q.

as Sir Roland Hall

1984
Night Train to Murder

as Uncle Felix

1982
1982
Gandhi

as Sir Edward Gait

1982
1982
Legacy of Murder

as Roland Tolhurst

1981
The Box

as (voice)

1981
1980
Oh! Heavenly Dog

as Quimby Charles

1979
The Human Factor

as Sir John Hargreaves

1979
Roger of the Raj

as Lord Bartlesham

1978
1978
Sammy's Super T-Shirt

as Mr. Becket

1976
The Duchess of Duke Street

as Major Smith-Barton

1976
Ripping Yarns

as Lord Bartlesham

1975
Sporting Chance

as Sir Maxwell Dean

1974
In the Steps of a Dead Man

as George Cornfield

1973
1973
A Friend Indeed

as Sir Lionel Hibury

1973
Thriller

as George Cornfield

1972
On Call

as Dr. Edwards

1972
The Adventurer

as Sir Richard McKenzie

1971
Passion Potion

as Andrew Coombes

1971
Upstairs, Downstairs

as Major Cochrane-Danby

1971
Justice

as Lord Tilling

1971
The Persuaders!

as Sir Maxwell Dean

1971
Persuasion

as Admiral Croft

1970
Song of Norway

as Councilman

1970
Play for Today

as Mr. Price

1970
UFO

as Pa Stone

1969
Goodbye, Mr. Chips

as Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)

1969
Destiny of a Spy

as Colonel

1969
Department S

as Colonel Loring

1968
Frankenstein

as Professor Krempe

1967
The Fellows

as Edwin Oldenshaw

1965
The Secret of My Success

as Lord Hetherby

1965
The Intelligence Men

as Sir Edward Seabrook

1965
The Man In Room 17

as Oldenshaw

1964
The Yellow Rolls-Royce

as Race Course Official (uncredited)

1964
The Tomb of Ligeia

as Dr. Vivian

1964
The Counterfeit Constable

as Lord Brisburn

1964
Goldfinger

as Smithers

1964
A Hard Day's Night

as Man on Train

1964
Hot Enough for June

as Roddinghead

1963
The Servant

as Lord Mounset

1963
We Joined the Navy

as Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)

1963
Just for Fun

as Prime Minister

1962
Reach for Glory

as Dr. Aldrich

1962
The Saint

as Sir John Ripwell

1962
Studio Four

as Mr. Endworthy

1961
Cash on Demand

as Pearson

1961
The Avengers

as Lord Matterley

1960
Village of the Damned

as Edgar Hargraves

1959
Sapphire

as Doctor at Crime Scene

1959
1959
The Siege of Pinchgut

as Under Secretary

1958
Indiscreet

as Leading man in play

1956
1955
ITV Play of the Week

as Sir Hector Rose

1955
Dixon of Dock Green

as Mr. Pascoe

1955
Dixon of Dock Green

as Mr. Fellowes

1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame

as Brogan-Moore

Director

1953
Street of Shadows

as Director

Writer

1953
Street of Shadows

as Screenplay