Richard Vernon

Richard Vernon

Deceased · Born: Mar 7, 1925 · Died: Dec 4, 1997

Personal Details

Born Mar 7, 1925 Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

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.

Career

1994
Lovejoy
Lovejoy as Roger Nettleton
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1987
A Month in the Country
A Month in the Country as Colonel Hebron
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Yes, Prime Minister
Last of the Summer Wine
1986
Lady Jane
Lady Jane as The Marquess of Winchester
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Paradise Postponed
Paradise Postponed as Sir Nicholas Fanner
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1984
Night Train to Murder
Night Train to Murder as Uncle Felix
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1982
Witness for the Prosecution
Witness for the Prosecution as Brogan-Moore
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Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame as Brogan-Moore
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1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Nanny
Nanny
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1979
The Human Factor
The Human Factor as Sir John Hargreaves
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1978
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
Sammy's Super T-Shirt as Mr. Becket
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Play for Today
Play for Today as Mr. Price
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The Sandbaggers
The Sandbaggers
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1976
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
The Pink Panther Strikes Again as Fassbender
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The Duchess of Duke Street
The Duchess of Duke Street as Major Smith-Barton
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1974
Thriller
Thriller as George Cornfield
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Justice
Justice as Lord Tilling
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1973
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
The Satanic Rites of Dracula as Col. Mathews
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Upstairs, Downstairs
Upstairs, Downstairs as Major Cochrane-Danby
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1971
Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre as Lewis
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Passion Potion
Passion Potion as Andrew Coombes
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The Persuaders!
The Persuaders! as Sir Maxwell Dean
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Persuasion
Persuasion as Admiral Croft
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1970
One Brief Summer
One Brief Summer
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1969
Hadleigh
Hadleigh
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1965
The Secret of My Success
The Secret of My Success as Lord Hetherby
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The Early Bird
The Early Bird as Sir Roger Wedgewood
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The Intelligence Men
The Intelligence Men as Sir Edward Seabrook
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1964
The Tomb of Ligeia
The Tomb of Ligeia as Dr. Vivian
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1963
Accidental Death
Accidental Death as Johnnie Paxton
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The Servant
The Servant as Lord Mounset
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Just for Fun
Just for Fun as Prime Minister
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The Saint
The Saint as Sir John Ripwell
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1962
The Share Out
The Share Out
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Reach for Glory
Reach for Glory as Dr. Aldrich
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1961
Cash on Demand
Cash on Demand as Pearson
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1958
William Tell
William Tell as Merchant
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1953
The Shadow Man
The Shadow Man as Director, Screenplay
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