Richard Vernon
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.
Filmography
Loch Ness
as Aged Professor
Loch Ness
as Aged Professor
Blood and Dust
as Heraclius
Blood and Dust
as Heraclius
A Masculine Ending
as Miriam's father
A Masculine Ending
as Miriam's father
A Month in the Country
as Colonel Hebron
A Month in the Country
as Colonel Hebron
Paradise Postponed
as Sir Nicholss Fanner
Paradise Postponed
as Sir Nicholss Fanner
Witness for the Prosecution
as Brogan-Moore
Witness for the Prosecution
as Brogan-Moore
Gandhi
as Sir Edward Gait
Gandhi
as Sir Edward Gait
Evil Under the Sun
as Flewitt
Evil Under the Sun
as Flewitt
Oh! Heavenly Dog
as Quimby Charles
Oh! Heavenly Dog
as Quimby Charles
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
as Fassbender
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
as Fassbender
A Friend Indeed
as Sir Lionel Hibury
A Friend Indeed
as Sir Lionel Hibury
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
as Dr Whitman
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
as Dr Whitman
Night Duty
as Stanley
Night Duty
as Stanley
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
as Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
as Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
Destiny of a Spy
as Colonel
Destiny of a Spy
as Colonel
Frankenstein
as Professor Krempe
Frankenstein
as Professor Krempe
The Servant
as Lord Willie Mounset
The Servant
as Lord Willie Mounset
We Joined the Navy
as Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
We Joined the Navy
as Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
Village of the Damned
as Edgar Hargraves
Village of the Damned
as Edgar Hargraves
Indiscreet
as Leading man in play
Indiscreet
as Leading man in play