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Richard Vernon

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1925-03-07

Day of Death

1997-12-04

Place of Birth

Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

Richard Vernon

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.

Filmography (61)

⭐ 5.7 Role: Aged Professor

Loch Ness

1996
⭐ 0 Role: Suspect

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

1993
⭐ 7.0 Role: Heraclius

Blood and Dust

1992
⭐ 8.0 Role: Miriam's father

A Masculine Ending

1992
⭐ 0 Role: King

The Storyteller: A Story Short

1988
⭐ 6.5 Role: Colonel Hebron

A Month in the Country

1987
No Image
⭐ 7.0 Role: Sir Nicholss Fanner

Paradise Postponed

1986
⭐ 6.9 Role: The Marquess of Winchester

Lady Jane

1986
⭐ 0 Role: Thompson

A Still Small Shout

1985
⭐ 0 Role: Sir Roland Hall

C.Q.

1984
⭐ 6.0 Role: Uncle Felix

Night Train to Murder

1984
⭐ 6.5 Role: Brogan-Moore

Witness for the Prosecution

1982
⭐ 7.6 Role: Sir Edward Gait

Gandhi

1982
⭐ 6.9 Role: Flewitt

Evil Under the Sun

1982
⭐ 5.0 Role: (voice)

The Box

1981