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.

Known for

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Blood and Dust

1992 ⭐ 7.0

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A Masculine Ending

1992 ⭐ 8.0

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A Month in the Country

1987 ⭐ 6.5

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Lady Jane

1986 ⭐ 6.9

Career timeline

1996

Loch Ness

Aged Professor · 1996

⭐ 5.7

1993

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

Suspect · 1993

1992

Blood and Dust Notable

Heraclius · 1992

⭐ 7.0

A Masculine Ending Notable

Miriam's father · 1992

⭐ 8.0

1988

The Storyteller: A Story Short

King · 1988

1987

A Month in the Country

Colonel Hebron · 1987

⭐ 6.5

1986

Lady Jane

The Marquess of Winchester · 1986

⭐ 6.9

1985

A Still Small Shout

Thompson · 1985

1984

C.Q.

Sir Roland Hall · 1984

Night Train to Murder

Uncle Felix · 1984

⭐ 6.0

1982

Witness for the Prosecution

Brogan-Moore · 1982

⭐ 6.5

Gandhi Notable

Sir Edward Gait · 1982

⭐ 7.6

Evil Under the Sun

Flewitt · 1982

⭐ 6.9

1981

The Box

(voice) · 1981

⭐ 5.0

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy Notable

Slartibartfast · 1981

⭐ 7.2

1980

Oh! Heavenly Dog

Quimby Charles · 1980

⭐ 5.5

1979

The Human Factor

Sir John Hargreaves · 1979

⭐ 5.8

Roger of the Raj Notable

Lord Bartlesham · 1979

⭐ 8.0

1978

The After Dinner Joke Notable

Mr. Price · 1978

⭐ 7.5

Sammy's Super T-Shirt

Mr. Becket · 1978

⭐ 5.9

1976

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

Fassbender · 1976

⭐ 6.9

Adventures of a Taxi Driver

Gentleman (uncredited) · 1976

⭐ 5.2

1975

Sporting Chance

Sir Maxwell Dean (archive foot · 1975

⭐ 6.5

1974

In the Steps of a Dead Man Notable

George Cornfield · 1974

⭐ 8.0

1973

The Satanic Rites of Dracula

Col. Mathews · 1973

⭐ 5.6

1972

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

Dr Whitman · 1972

1971

Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'? Notable

Lewis · 1971

⭐ 8.0

One Brief Summer Notable

1971

⭐ 7.5

She'll Follow You Anywhere

Andrew Coombes · 1971

⭐ 3.2

1970

Song of Norway

Councilman · 1970

⭐ 5.3

Frequently appears with

Jean-Yves Berteloot

Arnaud

Valéria Cavalli

Fiorella

Tobias Hoesl

Ludwig

Jean-Pierre Cassel

Ridefort

Paul Brooke

Simon

Janet McTeer

Loretta Lawson

Imelda Staunton

Bridget Bennet

Bill Nighy

John Tracey

Suzanna Hamilton

Veronica Puddephat

Full filmography

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Loch Ness

1996 ⭐ 5.7

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Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

1993

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Blood and Dust

1992 ⭐ 7.0

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A Masculine Ending

1992 ⭐ 8.0

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The Storyteller: A Story Short

1988

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A Month in the Country

1987 ⭐ 6.5

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Lady Jane

1986 ⭐ 6.9

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A Still Small Shout

1985

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C.Q.

1984

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Night Train to Murder

1984 ⭐ 6.0

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Witness for the Prosecution

1982 ⭐ 6.5

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Gandhi

1982 ⭐ 7.6

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Evil Under the Sun

1982 ⭐ 6.9

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The Box

1981 ⭐ 5.0

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The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

1981 ⭐ 7.2

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Oh! Heavenly Dog

1980 ⭐ 5.5

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The Human Factor

1979 ⭐ 5.8

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Roger of the Raj

1979 ⭐ 8.0

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The After Dinner Joke

1978 ⭐ 7.5

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Sammy's Super T-Shirt

1978 ⭐ 5.9