Richard Vernon
Born March 07, 1925 (Age: 101)
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Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
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.
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.
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Filmography
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
1993
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as Suspect
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Age: 68
Blood and Dust
1992
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as Heraclius
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Age: 67
The Storyteller: A Story Short
1988
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as King
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Age: 63
C.Q.
1984
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as Sir Roland Hall
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Age: 58
Gandhi
1982
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as Sir Edward Gait
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Age: 57
Evil Under the Sun
1982
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as Flewitt
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Age: 56
The Human Factor
1979
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as Sir John Hargreaves
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Age: 54
Roger of the Raj
1979
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as Lord Bartlesham
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Age: 54
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976
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as Fassbender
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Age: 51
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
1973
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as Col. Mathews
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Age: 48
No Image
Night Duty
1972
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as Stanley
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Age: 47
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
1971
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as Lewis
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Age: 46
One Brief Summer
1971
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as
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Age: 45
Song of Norway
1970
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as Councilman
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Age: 45
Destiny of a Spy
1969
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as Colonel
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Age: 44
No Image
Cause of Death
1968
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as Colonel O'Dwyer
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Age: 43
Frankenstein
1968
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as Professor Krempe
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Age: 43
Goldfinger
1964
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as Smithers
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Age: 39
A Hard Day's Night
1964
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as Man on Train
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Age: 39
Cash on Demand
1961
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as Pearson
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Age: 36
Village of the Damned
1960
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as Edgar Hargraves
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Age: 35
Sapphire
1959
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as Doctor at Crime Scene
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Age: 34
The Heart of a Man
1959
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as Manager
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Age: 34
The Siege of Pinchgut
1959
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as Under Secretary
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Age: 34