Richard Vernon

Richard Vernon

Known for: Acting

Born: March 6, 1925 in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK - Died: December 3, 1997

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.

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The Satanic Rites of Dracula

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The Satanic Rites of Dracula

Col. Mathews

1973 Horror
The Tomb of Ligeia

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The Tomb of Ligeia

Dr. Vivian

1964 Horror
The Servant

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The Servant

Lord Willie Mounset

1963 Drama
Cash on Demand

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Cash on Demand

Pearson

1961 Crime
The Secret of My Success

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The Secret of My Success

Lord Hetherby

1965 Comedy
She'll Follow You Anywhere

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She'll Follow You Anywhere

Andrew Coombes

1970 Comedy
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

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The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

Slartibartfast

1981 Adventure
Song of Norway

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Song of Norway

Councilman

1970 Music
C.Q.

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C.Q.

Sir Roland Hall

1983 Drama
The Box

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The Box

(voice)

1981 Comedy
The Intelligence Men

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The Intelligence Men

Sir Edward Seabrook

1965 Comedy
The Heart of a Man

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The Heart of a Man

Manager

1959 Drama
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

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Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

Suspect

1993 Comedy
The Share Out

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The Share Out

John Crewe

1962 Crime
Follow the Yellow Brick Road

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Follow the Yellow Brick Road

Dr Whitman

1972 Drama
Destiny of a Spy

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Destiny of a Spy

Colonel

1969 Drama
The Yellow Rolls-Royce

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The Yellow Rolls-Royce

Race Course Official (uncredited)

1964 Drama
Indiscreet

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Indiscreet

Leading man in play

1958 Comedy
Goodbye, Mr. Chips

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Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)

1969 Drama
Gandhi

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Gandhi

Sir Edward Gait

1982 Drama
A Friend Indeed

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A Friend Indeed

Sir Lionel Hibury

1973 Drama
Goldfinger

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Goldfinger

Smithers

1964 Adventure
A Hard Day's Night

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A Hard Day's Night

Man on Train

1964 Comedy
On Call

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On Call

Dr. Edwards

1972 Drama