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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 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

Loch Ness
Loch Ness
1996 • Aged Professor
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
1993 • Suspect
Blood and Dust
Blood and Dust
1992 • Heraclius
A Masculine Ending
A Masculine Ending
1992 • Miriam's father
The Storyteller: A Story Short
The Storyteller: A Story Short
1988 • King
A Month in the Country
A Month in the Country
1987 • Colonel Hebron
Paradise Postponed
1986 • Sir Nicholss Fanner
Lady Jane
Lady Jane
1986 • The Marquess of Winchester

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Loch Ness
Loch Ness
1996 • Aged Professor
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Blood and Dust
Blood and Dust
1992 • Heraclius
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A Masculine Ending
A Masculine Ending
1992 • Miriam's father
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A Month in the Country
A Month in the Country
1987 • Colonel Hebron
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Paradise Postponed
1986 • Sir Nicholss Fanner
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Lady Jane
Lady Jane
1986 • The Marquess of Winchester
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C.Q.
C.Q.
1984 • Sir Roland Hall
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Gandhi
Gandhi
1982 • Sir Edward Gait
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The Box
The Box
1981 • (voice)
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Oh! Heavenly Dog
Oh! Heavenly Dog
1980 • Quimby Charles
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The Human Factor
The Human Factor
1979 • Sir John Hargreaves
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Roger of the Raj
Roger of the Raj
1979 • Lord Bartlesham
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Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
1976 • Gentleman (uncredited)
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Sporting Chance
Sporting Chance
1975 • Sir Maxwell Dean (archive footage)
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In the Steps of a Dead Man
In the Steps of a Dead Man
1974 • George Cornfield
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A Friend Indeed
1973 • Sir Lionel Hibury
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On Call
1972 • Dr. Edwards
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Night Duty
1972 • Stanley
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Song of Norway
Song of Norway
1970 • Councilman
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
1969 • Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
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Frankenstein
Frankenstein
1968 • Professor Krempe
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Cause of Death
1968 • Colonel O'Dwyer
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The Early Bird
The Early Bird
1965 • Sir Roger Wedgewood
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The Intelligence Men
The Intelligence Men
1965 • Sir Edward Seabrook
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The Yellow Rolls-Royce
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
1964 • Race Course Official (uncredited)
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The Tomb of Ligeia
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964 • Dr. Vivian
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Goldfinger
Goldfinger
1964 • Smithers
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A Hard Day's Night
A Hard Day's Night
1964 • Man on Train
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Hot Enough for June
Hot Enough for June
1964 • Roddinghead
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The Servant
The Servant
1963 • Lord Willie Mounset
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We Joined the Navy
We Joined the Navy
1963 • Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
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Just for Fun
Just for Fun
1963 • Prime Minister
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Accidental Death
Accidental Death
1963 • Johnnie Paxton
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Reach for Glory
Reach for Glory
1962 • Dr. Aldrich
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The Share Out
The Share Out
1962 • John Crewe
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Cash on Demand
Cash on Demand
1961 • Pearson
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Village of the Damned
Village of the Damned
1960 • Edgar Hargraves
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Sapphire
Sapphire
1959 • Doctor at Crime Scene
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The Siege of Pinchgut
The Siege of Pinchgut
1959 • Under Secretary
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Indiscreet
Indiscreet
1958 • Leading man in play
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Richard Vernon – Biography, Known For & Filmography