Richard Vernon
Actor
- Born
- March 7, 1925 · Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
- Died
- December 4, 1997 (age 72)
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
Goldfinger
September 20, 1964
Gandhi
December 1, 1982
A Hard Day's Night
July 7, 1964
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
September 16, 1976
Evil Under the Sun
March 5, 1982
Village of the Damned
June 16, 1960
The Servant
November 14, 1963
Indiscreet
July 16, 1958
The Tomb of Ligeia
November 1, 1964
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
April 17, 1973
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
February 9, 1981
Loch Ness
August 23, 1996
Acting63
- 1996Loch Ness as Aged Professor
- 1993Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown as Suspect
- 1992Blood and Dust as Heraclius
- 1992A Masculine Ending as Miriam's father
- 1988The Storyteller: A Story Short as King
- 1987A Month in the Country as Colonel Hebron
- 1986Paradise Postponed as Sir Nicholss Fanner
- 1986Lady Jane as The Marquess of Winchester
- 1985A Still Small Shout as Thompson
- 1984