
Né(e) 7 mars 1925 · Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
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.

Loch Ness
1996

Frank Stubbs Promotes
1993

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
1993

The Borrowers
1992

The Camomile Lawn
1992

De terre et de sang
1992

A Masculine Ending
1992

You Rang, M'Lord?
1990

Monstres et merveilles
1988

A Month in the Country
1987

Casualty
1986

Lovejoy
1986

Yes, Prime Minister
1986

Lady Jane
1986

Paradise Postponed
1986

Ladies in Charge
1986

The Return of the Antelope
1986

Lytton's Diary
1985

Night Train to Murder
1984

Meurtre au soleil
1982

Gandhi
1982

Witness for the Prosecution
1982

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981

Nanny
1981

The Box
1981

Yes Minister
1980

Oh Chien Celeste !
1980

La Guerre des otages
1979

Roger of the Raj
1979

Strangers
1978

The Sandbaggers
1978

Sammy's Super T-Shirt
1978

The After Dinner Joke
1978

The Duchess of Duke Street
1976

Quand la Panthère rose s'emmêle
1976

Ripping Yarns
1976

Adventures of a Taxi Driver
1976

Rumpole of the Bailey
1975

Sporting Chance
1975

Affairs of the Heart
1974

In the Steps of a Dead Man
1974

Last of the Summer Wine
1973

Angoisse
1973

Dracula vit toujours à Londres
1973

L'Aventurier
1972

The Sextet
1972

Amicalement vôtre
1971

Maîtres et Valets
1971

Justice
1971

The Guardians
1971

Persuasion
1971

She'll Follow You Anywhere
1971

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

One Brief Summer
1971

Play for Today
1970

UFO, alerte dans l'espace
1970

Song of Norway
1970

Département S
1969

Hadleigh
1969

Goodbye, Mr. Chips
1969

Destiny of a Spy
1969

Voyage vers l'Inconnu
1968

Frankenstein
1968

ITV Playhouse
1967

Mystery and Imagination
1966

BBC Play of the Month
1965

Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965

The Man in Room 17
1965

The Secret of My Success
1965

The Intelligence Men
1965

Ce formidable laitier
1965

The Wednesday Play
1964

Goldfinger
1964

Quatre garçons dans le vent
1964

Allez France !
1964

La Rolls-Royce jaune
1964

Hot Enough for June
1964

La tombe de Ligeia
1964

The Servant
1963

We Joined the Navy
1963

Just for Fun
1963

Accidental Death
1963

Le Saint
1962

Reach for Glory
1962

The Share Out
1962

Chapeau melon et Bottes de cuir
1961

Pas de crédit pour les caves
1961

Maigret
1960

The Odd Man
1960

Le Village des damnés
1960

Clue of the Twisted Candle
1960

No Hiding Place
1959

Opération Scotland Yard
1959

The Siege of Pinchgut
1959

The Heart of a Man
1959

Guillaume Tell
1958

Indiscret
1958

Theatre Night
1957

Armchair Theatre
1956

ITV Play of the Week
1955

Dixon of Dock Green
1955

Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951

Sunday Night Theatre
1950