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Richard Vernon

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

Born

Mar 07, 1925

Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

Died

Dec 04, 1997

Known For

Acting

Movies

61 acting

2 crew

Popularity

0.4

Known For

Goldfinger
Goldfinger
1964 as Smithers
★ 7.4
Gandhi
Gandhi
1982 as Sir Edward Gait
★ 7.6
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
1969 as Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
★ 6.6
Evil Under the Sun
Evil Under the Sun
1982 as Flewitt
★ 6.9
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976 as Fassbender
★ 6.9
A Hard Day's Night
A Hard Day's Night
1964 as Man on Train
★ 7.3
Indiscreet
Indiscreet
1958 as Leading man in play
★ 6.6
Village of the Damned
Village of the Damned
1960 as Edgar Hargraves
★ 7.2
Lady Jane
Lady Jane
1986 as The Marquess of Winchester
★ 6.9
The Servant
The Servant
1963 as Lord Willie Mounset
★ 7.6
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
1964 as Race Course Official (uncredited)
★ 6.1
The Tomb of Ligeia
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964 as Dr. Vivian
★ 6.3
Sapphire
Sapphire
1959 as Doctor at Crime Scene
★ 7.0
Cash on Demand
Cash on Demand
1961 as Pearson
★ 7.6
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
1973 as Col. Mathews
★ 5.6
The Human Factor
The Human Factor
1979 as Sir John Hargreaves
★ 5.8
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
1976 as Gentleman (uncredited)
★ 5.0
Hot Enough for June
Hot Enough for June
1964 as Roddinghead
★ 5.6
Loch Ness
Loch Ness
1996 as Aged Professor
★ 5.7
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981 as Slartibartfast
★ 7.2
Witness for the Prosecution
Witness for the Prosecution
1982 as Brogan-Moore
★ 6.4
The Early Bird
The Early Bird
1965 as Sir Roger Wedgewood
★ 7.6
We Joined the Navy
We Joined the Navy
1963 as Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
★ 5.6
A Month in the Country
A Month in the Country
1987 as Colonel Hebron
★ 6.4
The Intelligence Men
The Intelligence Men
1965 as Sir Edward Seabrook
★ 6.2
The Secret of My Success
The Secret of My Success
1965 as Lord Hetherby
★ 7.0
Oh! Heavenly Dog
Oh! Heavenly Dog
1980 as Quimby Charles
★ 5.5
Song of Norway
Song of Norway
1970 as Councilman
★ 4.6
The Heart of a Man
The Heart of a Man
1959 as Manager
Night Train to Murder
Night Train to Murder
1984 as Uncle Felix
★ 5.7
In the Steps of a Dead Man
In the Steps of a Dead Man
1974 as George Cornfield
★ 8.0
Destiny of a Spy
Destiny of a Spy
1969 as Colonel
A Masculine Ending
A Masculine Ending
1992 as Miriam's father
The Siege of Pinchgut
The Siege of Pinchgut
1959 as Under Secretary
★ 6.0
Blood and Dust
Blood and Dust
1992 as Heraclius
Reach for Glory
Reach for Glory
1962 as Dr. Aldrich
★ 5.3
movie
A Friend Indeed
1973 as Sir Lionel Hibury
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
1972 as Dr Whitman
Frankenstein
Frankenstein
1968 as Professor Krempe
★ 9.5
Just for Fun
Just for Fun
1963 as Prime Minister
★ 3.7
Roger of the Raj
Roger of the Raj
1979 as Lord Bartlesham
★ 8.0
The Counterfeit Constable
The Counterfeit Constable
1964 as Lord Brisburn
★ 5.5
She'll Follow You Anywhere
She'll Follow You Anywhere
1971 as Andrew Coombes
★ 2.4
Sporting Chance
Sporting Chance
1975 as Sir Maxwell Dean (archive footage)
★ 6.0
Clue of the Twisted Candle
★ 7.0
The Share Out
The Share Out
1962 as John Crewe
★ 4.0
movie
Paradise Postponed
1986 as Sir Nicholss Fanner
★ 7.0
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
1978 as Mr. Becket
★ 5.6
One Brief Summer
★ 5.0
C.Q.
C.Q.
1984 as Sir Roland Hall
The After Dinner Joke
The After Dinner Joke
1978 as Mr. Price
★ 7.0
movie
Night Duty
1972 as Stanley
Accidental Death
Accidental Death
1963 as Johnnie Paxton
★ 6.0
movie
On Call
1972 as Dr. Edwards
A Still Small Shout
A Still Small Shout
1985 as Thompson
The Box
The Box
1981 as (voice)
★ 5.0
movie
Cause of Death
1968 as Colonel O'Dwyer