

Richard Vernon
Actor · Director · WriterRichard 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.
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Loch Ness
1996
Aged Professor

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
1993
Suspect

Blood and Dust
1992
Heraclius

A Masculine Ending
1992
Miriam's father

The Storyteller: A Story Short
1988
King

A Month in the Country
1987
Colonel Hebron

Lady Jane
1986
The Marquess of Winchester
- Paradise Postponed
Paradise Postponed
1986
Sir Nicholss Fanner

A Still Small Shout
1985
Thompson

C.Q.
1984
Sir Roland Hall

Night Train to Murder
1984
Uncle Felix
- Waters of the Moon
Waters of the Moon
1983
Colonel Selby

Gandhi
1982
Sir Edward Gait

Evil Under the Sun
1982
Flewitt

Witness for the Prosecution
1982
Brogan-Moore

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
Slartibartfast

The Box
1981
(voice)
- The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
1981
Makato

Oh! Heavenly Dog
1980
Quimby Charles

Roger of the Raj
1979
Lord Bartlesham

The Human Factor
1979
Sir John Hargreaves

Sammy's Super T-Shirt
1978
Mr. Becket

The After Dinner Joke
1978
Mr. Price

The Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976
Fassbender

Adventures of a Taxi Driver
1976
Gentleman (uncredited)

Sporting Chance
1975
Sir Maxwell Dean (archive footage)

In the Steps of a Dead Man
1974
George Cornfield

The Satanic Rites of Dracula
1973
Col. Mathews
- A Friend Indeed
A Friend Indeed
1973
Sir Lionel Hibury

Follow the Yellow Brick Road
1972
Dr Whitman
- On Call
On Call
1972
Dr. Edwards
- Night Duty
Night Duty
1972
Stanley

She'll Follow You Anywhere
1971
Andrew Coombes

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

One Brief Summer
1971

Song of Norway
1970
Councilman

Destiny of a Spy
1969
Colonel

Goodbye, Mr. Chips
1969
Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)

Frankenstein
1968
Professor Krempe
- Cause of Death
Cause of Death
1968
Colonel O'Dwyer
- End in Tears
End in Tears
1966

The Secret of My Success
1965
Lord Hetherby

The Intelligence Men
1965
Sir Edward Seabrook

The Early Bird
1965
Sir Roger Wedgewood

The Tomb of Ligeia
1964
Dr. Vivian

The Yellow Rolls-Royce
1964
Race Course Official (uncredited)

Goldfinger
1964
Smithers

A Hard Day's Night
1964
Man on Train

The Counterfeit Constable
1964
Lord Brisburn

Hot Enough for June
1964
Roddinghead

The Servant
1963
Lord Willie Mounset

Just for Fun
1963
Prime Minister

We Joined the Navy
1963
Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)

Accidental Death
1963
Johnnie Paxton

The Share Out
1962
John Crewe

Reach for Glory
1962
Dr. Aldrich

Cash on Demand
1961
Pearson

Village of the Damned
1960
Edgar Hargraves

Clue of the Twisted Candle
1960
Viney

The Heart of a Man
1959
Manager

Sapphire
1959
Doctor at Crime Scene

The Siege of Pinchgut
1959
Under Secretary

Indiscreet
1958
Leading man in play






