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Richard Vernon

Richard Vernon

1925-03-07 / Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

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.

Appearances

Department S
Department S (1969)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981)
The Persuaders!
The Persuaders! (1971)
UFO
UFO (1970)
Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole of the Bailey (1975)
Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine (1973)
Yes Minister
Yes Minister (1980)
Lovejoy
Lovejoy (1986)
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
The Storyteller
The Storyteller (1988)
The Sandbaggers
The Sandbaggers (1978)
Journey to the Unknown
Journey to the Unknown (1968)
Yes, Prime Minister
Yes, Prime Minister (1986)
No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place (1959)
The Duchess of Duke Street
The Duchess of Duke Street (1976)
The Guardians
The Guardians (1971)
Paradise Postponed
Paradise Postponed (1986)
ITV Play of the Week
ITV Play of the Week (1955)
Mystery and Imagination
Mystery and Imagination (1966)
The Adventures of William Tell
The Adventures of William Tell (1958)
A Gentleman's Club
A Gentleman's Club (1988)
Upstairs, Downstairs
Upstairs, Downstairs (1971)
Leaving
Leaving (1984)
Class Act
Class Act (1994)
Maigret
Maigret (1960)
Roll Over Beethoven
Roll Over Beethoven (1985)
Nanny
Nanny (1981)
Studio Four
Studio Four (1962)
Thriller
Thriller (1973)
The Adventurer
The Adventurer (1972)
The Sextet
The Sextet (1972)
Dixon of Dock Green
Dixon of Dock Green (1955)
Casualty
Casualty (1986)
Ripping Yarns
Ripping Yarns (1976)
The Return of the Borrowers
The Return of the Borrowers (1993)
Frank Stubbs Promotes
Frank Stubbs Promotes (1993)
Persuasion
Persuasion (1971)
Justice
Justice (1971)
The Saint
The Saint (1962)
The Avengers
The Avengers (1961)
The Man in Room 17
The Man in Room 17 (1965)
The Return of the Antelope
The Return of the Antelope (1986)
Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre (1956)
Play for Today
Play for Today (1970)
The Fellows
The Fellows (1967)
Lytton's Diary
Lytton's Diary (1985)
The Comic Strip Presents...
The Comic Strip Presents... (1982)
Legacy of Murder
Legacy of Murder (1982)
You Rang, M'Lord?
You Rang, M'Lord? (1990)
The Borrowers
The Borrowers (1992)
Sunday Night Theatre
Sunday Night Theatre (1950)
BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month (1965)