
Richard Vernon
Acting
🎂 1925-03-07
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.
Cast credits(113)

1973

1959

Mr. Price
1970

Lord Matterley
1961

Henry Gore-Browne
1965

Raoul
1965

Sir John Ripwell
1962

Dr. RIchard Payton
1986

Pa Stone
1970

Mr. Pascoe
1955

Mr. Fellowes
1955

Major Smith-Barton
1976

Sir Hector Rose
1955

Sir Maxwell Dean
1971

1968

Suspect
1982

Sir Richard McKenzie
1972

The Earl of Swaffham
1990

Merchant
1958

Egeon
1950

Lord Tilling
1971

Major Cochrane-Danby
1971

1960

King
1988

Sir Geoffrey Osborne
1969

1966

George Cornfield
1973
Mr. Endworthy
1962

Roger Nettleton
1986

Oldenshaw
1965

Brogan-Moore
1951

Slartibartfast
1981

1980

Sir Nicholas Fanner
1986

1978

Colonel Loring
1969

Mr. Pott
1992
Mr. Pott
1993

1981

1986

1975

Mr. Garstanton
1986

Smithers
1964

Duncan Anderson
1985

Lord Bartlesham
1976

1994

Edwin Oldenshaw
1967

Lewis
1956

1971

Sir Edward Gait
1982
1972

Admiral Croft
1971

Flewitt
1982
Lord Dunstable
1993

Edgar Hargraves
1960

Fassbender
1976

Man on Train
1964
1984

Aged Professor
1996

Lord Willie Mounset
1963

The Marquess of Winchester
1986

Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
1969
1985

Leading man in play
1958

Race Course Official (uncredited)
1964
Roland Tolhurst
1982

Col. Mathews
1973

Sir John Hargreaves
1979

Doctor at Crime Scene
1959

Roddinghead
1964

Colonel Hebron
1987

Dr. Vivian
1964
George
1988

Under Secretary
1959

Lord Brisburn
1964

Manager
1959

Brogan-Moore
1982

Gentleman
1976

Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
1963

Quimby Charles
1980

Pearson
1961

Councilman
1970

Miriam's father
1992

Slartibartfast
1981

Sir Edward Seabrook
1965

Andrew Coombes
1971

Suspect
1993

Lewis
1971

Heraclius
1992

Uncle Felix
1984

Professor Krempe
1968

(voice)
1981

George Cornfield
1974

Lord Hetherby
1965

Sir Roland Hall
1984

Sir Maxwell Dean
1975

Prime Minister
1963

Colonel
1969

Charles Ormiston
1960

Mr. Becket
1978
Makato
1981

Mr. Price
1978
Sir Nicholss Fanner
1986
Dr. Edwards
1972

Dr. Aldrich
1962

Lord Bartlesham
1979

Professor Jerry Coe
1986
Sir Lionel Hibury
1973
Dr Whitman
1972
Stanley
1972

1962

1971

Lessing
1959