Richard Vernon
Age: N/A | From: Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Person Details
Birthday:
Aliases: No known aliases
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
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Movie Involvements: 33
TV Involvements: 26
Most Famous Work
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.
Most Famous Work
Play for Today
(1970) Mr. Price
Dixon of Dock Green
(1955) Mr. Fellowes
The Avengers
(1961) Lord Matterley
UFO
(1970) Pa Stone
ITV Play of the Week
(1955) Sir Hector Rose
Casualty
(1986) Dr. RIchard Payton
The Saint
(1962) Sir John Ripwell
The Adventures of William Tell
(1958) MerchantActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Aged Professor | |
| 1994 | N/A | |
| 1993 | Mr. Pott | |
| Lord Dunstable | ||
| Suspect | ||
| 1992 | Heraclius | |
| Miriam's father | ||
| 1988 | N/A | |
| King | ||
| 1987 | Colonel Hebron | |
| 1986 | Sir Nicholas Fanner | |
| Dr. RIchard Payton | ||
| Sir Nicholss Fanner | ||
| The Marquess of Winchester | ||
| Mr. Garstanton | ||
| Roger Nettleton | ||
| N/A | ||
| 1985 | N/A | |
| Duncan Anderson | ||
| 1984 | N/A | |
| Uncle Felix | ||
| Sir Roland Hall | ||
| 1982 | Brogan-Moore | |
| Sir Edward Gait | ||
| Suspect | ||
| Flewitt | ||
| 1981 | (voice) | |
| Makato | ||
| Slartibartfast | ||
| N/A | ||
| N/A | ||
| 1980 | Quimby Charles | |
| N/A | ||
| 1979 | Sir John Hargreaves | |
| 1978 | N/A | |
| Mr. Price | ||
| Mr. Becket | ||
| 1976 | Fassbender | |
| Major Smith-Barton | ||
| Gentleman | ||
| Lord Bartlesham | ||
| 1975 | N/A | |
| Sir Maxwell Dean | ||
| 1974 | George Cornfield | |
| 1973 | Col. Mathews | |
| Sir Lionel Hibury | ||
| George Cornfield | ||
| N/A | ||
| 1972 | Dr. Edwards | |
| Sir Richard McKenzie | ||
| Dr Whitman | ||
| N/A | ||
| 1971 | Major Cochrane-Danby | |
| Lord Tilling | ||
| Lewis | ||
| Sir Maxwell Dean | ||
| N/A | ||
| Admiral Croft | ||
| Andrew Coombes | ||
| 1970 | Councilman | |
| Mr. Price | ||
| Pa Stone | ||
| N/A | ||
| 1969 | Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited) | |
| Colonel | ||
| N/A | ||
| Colonel Loring | ||
| 1968 | N/A | |
| 1967 | Edwin Oldenshaw | |
| 1966 | N/A | |
| 1965 | Lord Hetherby | |
| Oldenshaw | ||
| Sir Edward Seabrook | ||
| 1964 | Race Course Official (uncredited) | |
| Dr. Vivian | ||
| Lord Brisburn | ||
| Smithers | ||
| Man on Train | ||
| Roddinghead | ||
| 1963 | Lord Mounset | |
| Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited) | ||
| Prime Minister | ||
| 1962 | Sir John Ripwell | |
| Dr. Aldrich | ||
| N/A | ||
| Mr. Endworthy | ||
| 1961 | Pearson | |
| Lord Matterley | ||
| 1960 | N/A | |
| Edgar Hargraves | ||
| 1959 | Doctor at Crime Scene | |
| N/A | ||
| Manager | ||
| Under Secretary | ||
| 1958 | Merchant | |
| Leading man in play | ||
| 1956 | Lewis | |
| 1955 | Sir Hector Rose | |
| Mr. Pascoe | ||
| Mr. Fellowes | ||
| 1951 | Brogan-Moore | |
| Professor Krempe | ||
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Directing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Director | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Writing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Screenplay | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |