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
Class Act
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
Blood and Dust
A Masculine Ending
The Storyteller
A Month in the Country
Paradise Postponed
Casualty
Lady Jane
The Return of the Antelope
Lovejoy
Yes, Prime Minister
Lytton's Diary
C.Q.
Witness for the Prosecution
Gandhi
The Comic Strip Presents...
Evil Under the Sun
The Box
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Nanny
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Oh! Heavenly Dog
Yes Minister
The Human Factor
Roger of the Raj
The Sandbaggers
The After Dinner Joke
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
The Duchess of Duke Street
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Ripping Yarns
Rumpole of the Bailey
Sporting Chance
In the Steps of a Dead Man
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Thriller
Last of the Summer Wine
The Adventurer
Upstairs, Downstairs
Justice
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
The Persuaders!
The Guardians
Persuasion
Passion Potion
Song of Norway
Play for Today
UFO
One Brief Summer
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Destiny of a Spy
Hadleigh
Department S
Frankenstein
Journey to the Unknown
The Fellows
Mystery and Imagination
The Secret of My Success
The Man In Room 17
The Intelligence Men
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
The Tomb of Ligeia
The Counterfeit Constable
Goldfinger
A Hard Day's Night
Hot Enough for June
The Servant
We Joined the Navy
Just for Fun
The Saint
Reach for Glory
The Share Out
Cash on Demand
The Avengers
Maigret
Village of the Damned
Sapphire
No Hiding Place
The Heart of a Man
The Siege of Pinchgut
The Adventures of William Tell
Indiscreet
Armchair Theatre
ITV Play of the Week
Dixon of Dock Green
Street of Shadows
Hallmark Hall of Fame