
Actor
Richard Vernon
Born 1925 · Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
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.
Directed
Acting

Goldfinger
Smithers · 1964

Gandhi
Sir Edward Gait · 1982

A Hard Day's Night
Man on Train · 1964

The Storyteller
King · 1988

The Servant
Lord Willie Mounset · 1963

Village of the Damned
Edgar Hargraves · 1960

The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Fassbender · 1976

Evil Under the Sun
Flewitt · 1982

The Avengers
Lord Matterley · 1961

The Persuaders!
Sir Maxwell Dean · 1971

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Slartibartfast · 1981

The Saint
Sir John Ripwell · 1962

Indiscreet
Leading man in play · 1958

The Tomb of Ligeia
Dr. Vivian · 1964

Lady Jane
The Marquess of Winchester · 1986

UFO
Pa Stone · 1970

Cash on Demand
Pearson · 1961

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Slartibartfast · 1981

Lovejoy
Roger Nettleton · 1986

The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Col. Mathews · 1973

The Early Bird
Sir Roger Wedgewood · 1965

Sapphire
Doctor at Crime Scene · 1959

Upstairs, Downstairs
Major Cochrane-Danby · 1971

Casualty
Dr. RIchard Payton · 1986
