Place of Birth:
Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Date of Birth:
3/7/1925
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.
Witness for the Prosecution
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
The Tomb of Ligeia
The Servant
Cash on Demand
The Secret of My Success
Passion Potion
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Song of Norway
C.Q.
The Box
The Intelligence Men
The Heart of a Man
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
The Share Out
Follow The Yellow Brick Road
Destiny of a Spy
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
Indiscreet
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Gandhi
A Friend Indeed
Goldfinger
A Hard Day's Night
On Call
Blood and Dust
A Masculine Ending
Frankenstein
Just for Fun
Evil Under the Sun
Roger of the Raj
Experiment IV
A Month in the Country
Reach for Glory
Night Train to Murder
Loch Ness
The Human Factor
The Counterfeit Constable
Hot Enough for June
Lady Jane
Sapphire
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
One Brief Summer
We Joined the Navy
Oh! Heavenly Dog
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
Sporting Chance
Village of the Damned
The After Dinner Joke
Paradise Postponed
The Siege of Pinchgut
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
In the Steps of a Dead Man