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.
Filmography
Loch Ness
1996
as Aged Professor
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
1993
as Suspect
Blood and Dust
1992
as Heraclius
A Masculine Ending
1992
as Miriam's father
The Storyteller: A Story Short
1988
as King
A Month in the Country
1987
as Colonel Hebron
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Paradise Postponed
1986
as Sir Nicholss Fanner
Lady Jane
1986
as The Marquess of Winchester
A Still Small Shout
1985
as Thompson
C.Q.
1984
as Sir Roland Hall
Night Train to Murder
1984
as Uncle Felix
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Waters of the Moon
1983
as Colonel Selby
Witness for the Prosecution
1982
as Brogan-Moore
Gandhi
1982
as Sir Edward Gait
Evil Under the Sun
1982
as Flewitt
The Box
1981
as (voice)
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The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
1981
as Makato
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as Slartibartfast
Oh! Heavenly Dog
1980
as Quimby Charles
The Human Factor
1979
as Sir John Hargreaves
Roger of the Raj
1979
as Lord Bartlesham
The After Dinner Joke
1978
as Mr. Price
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
1978
as Mr. Becket
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976
as Fassbender