Richard Vernon
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.
Cast
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Col. Mathews
The Tomb of Ligeia
Dr. Vivian
The Servant
Lord Willie Mounset
Cash on Demand
Pearson
The Secret of My Success
Lord Hetherby
Passion Potion
Andrew Coombes
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Slartibartfast
Song of Norway
Councilman
C.Q.
Sir Roland Hall
The Box
(voice)
The Intelligence Men
Sir Edward Seabrook
The Heart of a Man
Manager
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
Suspect
The Share Out
John Crewe
Follow The Yellow Brick Road
Dr Whitman
Destiny of a Spy
Colonel
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
Race Course Official (uncredited)
Indiscreet
Leading man in play
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
Gandhi
Sir Edward Gait
A Friend Indeed
Sir Lionel Hibury
Goldfinger
Smithers
A Hard Day's Night
Man on Train
On Call
Dr. Edwards
Blood and Dust
Heraclius
A Masculine Ending
Miriam's father
Frankenstein
Professor Krempe
Just for Fun
Prime Minister
Evil Under the Sun
Flewitt
Roger of the Raj
Lord Bartlesham
A Month in the Country
Colonel Hebron
Reach for Glory
Dr. Aldrich
Night Train to Murder
Uncle Felix
Loch Ness
Aged Professor
The Human Factor
Sir John Hargreaves
The Counterfeit Constable
Lord Brisburn
Hot Enough for June
Roddinghead
Lady Jane
The Marquess of Winchester
Sapphire
Doctor at Crime Scene
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Fassbender
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
Lewis
The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
Makato
One Brief Summer
Unknown
We Joined the Navy
Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
Oh! Heavenly Dog
Quimby Charles
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
Mr. Becket
Sporting Chance
Sir Maxwell Dean
Village of the Damned
Edgar Hargraves
The After Dinner Joke
Mr. Price
Paradise Postponed
Sir Nicholss Fanner
The Siege of Pinchgut
Under Secretary
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Gentleman (uncredited)
In the Steps of a Dead Man
George Cornfield
Night Duty
Stanley
Clue of the Twisted Candle
Viney
The Early Bird
Sir Roger Wedgewood
A Still Small Shout
Thompson
Accidental Death
Johnnie Paxton
Witness for the Prosecution
Brogan-Moore
