Richard Vernon
Acting
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.
Known for
1996Loch Ness
Aged Professor
1993Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
Suspect
1992Blood and Dust
Heraclius
1992A Masculine Ending
Miriam's father
1988The Storyteller: A Story Short
King
1987A Month in the Country
Colonel Hebron
1986Lady Jane
The Marquess of Winchester
1985A Still Small Shout
Thompson
1984C.Q.
Sir Roland Hall
1984Night Train to Murder
Uncle Felix
1982Gandhi
Sir Edward Gait
1982Evil Under the Sun
Flewitt
1982Witness for the Prosecution
Brogan-Moore
1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Slartibartfast
1981The Box
(voice)
1980Oh! Heavenly Dog
Quimby Charles
1979Roger of the Raj
Lord Bartlesham
1979The Human Factor
Sir John Hargreaves
1978Sammy's Super T-Shirt
Mr. Becket
1978The After Dinner Joke
Mr. Price
1976The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Fassbender
1976Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Gentleman (uncredited)
1975Sporting Chance
Sir Maxwell Dean (archive footage)
1974In the Steps of a Dead Man
George Cornfield
