Quick Facts
Born:
1925-03-07
Birthplace:
Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Credits:
135 Total Roles
Richard Vernon
Acting
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Biography
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.
Known For
Goldfinger
Smithers
Gandhi
Sir Edward Gait
A Hard Day's Night
Man on Train
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Fassbender
Evil Under the Sun
Flewitt
Village of the Damned
Edgar Hargraves
The Servant
Lord Willie Mounset
The Storyteller
King
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Loch Ness MOVIE | Aged Professor |
| 1994 | Class Act TV | Sir Horace Mainwaring |
| 1993 | The Return of the Borrowers TV | Mr. Pott |
| 1993 | Frank Stubbs Promotes TV | Lord Dunstable |
| 1993 | Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown MOVIE | Suspect |
| 1992 | The Borrowers TV | Mr. Pott |
| 1992 | Blood and Dust MOVIE | Heraclius |
| 1992 | A Masculine Ending MOVIE | Miriam's father |
| 1992 | The Camomile Lawn TV | The General |
| 1990 | You Rang, M'Lord? TV | The Earl of Swaffham |