
Richard Vernon
Born: 1925-03-07
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

Reach for Glory
1962★ 5.3

In the Steps of a Dead Man
1974★ 8.0

Goldfinger
1964★ 7.4

Gandhi
1982★ 7.6

The Secret of My Success
1965★ 7.0

The Servant
1963★ 7.6

Evil Under the Sun
1982★ 6.9

The Early Bird
1965★ 7.6

Indiscreet
1958★ 6.6

Lady Jane
1986★ 6.9

C.Q.
1984★ 0.0

Loch Ness
1996★ 5.7

The Counterfeit Constable
1964★ 5.5

The Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976★ 6.9

Sapphire
1959★ 7.0

Sporting Chance
1975★ 6.0

The Tomb of Ligeia
1964★ 6.3

Adventures of a Taxi Driver
1976★ 4.9

The Box
1981★ 5.0

Passion Potion
1971★ 2.4

The Share Out
1962★ 4.0

Village of the Damned
1960★ 7.2

A Masculine Ending
1992★ 0.0

The Intelligence Men
1965★ 6.2

A Still Small Shout
1985★ 0.0

A Hard Day's Night
1964★ 7.3

Frankenstein
1968★ 9.5

The After Dinner Joke
1978★ 7.0

Cash on Demand
1961★ 7.6

Just for Fun
1963★ 3.7

The Satanic Rites of Dracula
1973★ 5.6

Goodbye, Mr. Chips
1969★ 6.6

The Yellow Rolls-Royce
1964★ 6.0

Destiny of a Spy
1969★ 0.0

Song of Norway
1970★ 4.6

Clue of the Twisted Candle
1960★ 7.0

Witness for the Prosecution
1982★ 6.3

Hot Enough for June
1964★ 5.7

We Joined the Navy
1963★ 5.6

The Human Factor
1979★ 5.8

Oh! Heavenly Dog
1980★ 5.5

Follow The Yellow Brick Road
1972★ 0.0

The Siege of Pinchgut
1959★ 6.0

One Brief Summer
1971★ 5.0

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981★ 7.2

A Month in the Country
1987★ 6.3

Night Train to Murder
1984★ 5.7

Sammy's Super T-Shirt
1978★ 5.6

Accidental Death
1963★ 6.0

The Heart of a Man
1959★ 0.0

Blood and Dust
1992★ 0.0

Roger of the Raj
1979★ 8.0

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
1993★ 0.0

Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
1971★ 8.0