
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.
Acting (54 movies)

The Satanic Rites of Dracula
1973

The Tomb of Ligeia
1964

The Servant
1963

Cash on Demand
1961

The Secret of My Success
1965

Passion Potion
1971

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981

Song of Norway
1970

C.Q.
1984

The Box
1981

The Intelligence Men
1965

The Heart of a Man
1959

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
1993

The Share Out
1962

Follow The Yellow Brick Road
1972

Destiny of a Spy
1969

The Yellow Rolls-Royce
1964

Indiscreet
1958

Goodbye, Mr. Chips
1969

Gandhi
1982

Goldfinger
1964

A Hard Day's Night
1964

Blood and Dust
1992

A Masculine Ending
1992

Frankenstein
1968

Just for Fun
1963

Evil Under the Sun
1982

Roger of the Raj
1979

A Month in the Country
1987

Reach for Glory
1962

Night Train to Murder
1984

Loch Ness
1996

The Human Factor
1979

The Counterfeit Constable
1964

Hot Enough for June
1964

Lady Jane
1986

Sapphire
1959

The Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976

Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
1971

One Brief Summer
1971

We Joined the Navy
1963

Oh! Heavenly Dog
1980

Sammy's Super T-Shirt
1978

Sporting Chance
1975

Village of the Damned
1960

The After Dinner Joke
1978

The Siege of Pinchgut
1959

Adventures of a Taxi Driver
1976

In the Steps of a Dead Man
1974

Clue of the Twisted Candle
1960

The Early Bird
1965

A Still Small Shout
1985

Accidental Death
1963

Witness for the Prosecution
1982
Directing (1 movie)
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Street of Shadows | 1953 | Screenplay |
