1925-03-07 Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
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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Loch Ness | Aged Professor | 1996-08-23 |
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Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown | Suspect | 1993-04-22 |
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A Masculine Ending | Miriam's father | 1992-04-12 |
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A Month in the Country | Colonel Hebron | 1987-12-04 |
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Paradise Postponed | Sir Nicholss Fanner | 1986-06-15 |
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Lady Jane | The Marquess of Winchester | 1986-02-07 |
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Night Train to Murder | Uncle Felix | 1984-01-01 |
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C.Q. | Sir Roland Hall | 1984-01-01 |
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Witness for the Prosecution | Brogan-Moore | 1982-12-04 |
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Evil Under the Sun | Flewitt | 1982-03-05 |
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Gandhi | Sir Edward Gait | 1982-12-01 |
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The Box | (voice) | 1981-03-29 |
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The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy | Slartibartfast | 1981-02-09 |
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The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner | Makato | 1981-02-17 |
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Oh! Heavenly Dog | Quimby Charles | 1980-07-11 |
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The Human Factor | Sir John Hargreaves | 1979-12-18 |
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Sammy's Super T-Shirt | Mr. Becket | 1978-01-01 |
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The After Dinner Joke | Mr. Price | 1978-02-14 |
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The Pink Panther Strikes Again | Fassbender | 1976-12-15 |
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Adventures of a Taxi Driver | Gentleman | 1976-04-30 |
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Sporting Chance | Sir Maxwell Dean | 1975-01-01 |
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In the Steps of a Dead Man | George Cornfield | 1974-05-27 |
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A Friend Indeed | Sir Lionel Hibury | 1973-04-17 |
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The Satanic Rites of Dracula | Col. Mathews | 1973-11-03 |
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On Call | Dr. Edwards | 1972-10-03 |
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Follow The Yellow Brick Road | Dr Whitman | 1972-07-04 |
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Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'? | Lewis | 1971-09-29 |
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Passion Potion | Andrew Coombes | 1971-01-01 |
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One Brief Summer | 1970-05-10 | |
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Song of Norway | Councilman | 1970-11-04 |
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips | Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited) | 1969-11-05 |
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Destiny of a Spy | Colonel | 1969-10-27 |
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The Intelligence Men | Sir Edward Seabrook | 1965-04-13 |
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The Secret of My Success | Lord Hetherby | 1965-09-29 |
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A Hard Day's Night | Man on Train | 1964-07-07 |
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Goldfinger | Smithers | 1964-09-20 |
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The Tomb of Ligeia | Dr. Vivian | 1964-11-29 |
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The Yellow Rolls-Royce | Race Course Official (uncredited) | 1964-12-31 |
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Hot Enough for June | Roddinghead | 1964-01-01 |
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Allez France ! | Lord Brisburn | 1964-10-10 |
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We Joined the Navy | Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited) | 1963-05-17 |
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The Servant | Lord Mounset | 1963-11-14 |
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Just for Fun | Prime Minister | 1963-02-01 |
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The Share Out | 1962-02-01 | |
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Reach for Glory | Dr. Aldrich | 1962-04-14 |
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Cash on Demand | Pearson | 1961-12-20 |
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Village of the Damned | Edgar Hargraves | 1960-06-16 |
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The Siege of Pinchgut | Under Secretary | 1959-08-01 |
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Sapphire | Doctor at Crime Scene | 1959-11-02 |
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The Heart of a Man | Manager | 1959-08-06 |
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Indiscreet | Leading man in play | 1958-07-16 |
