
Richard Vernon
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.
Filmography

The Sextet
1972 · 10.0

Frankenstein
1968 · 9.5
The Younger Generation
1961 · 9.0

The Return of the Antelope
1986 · 9.0
Between the Wars
1973 · 9.0

Destiny of a Spy
1969 · 9.0
On Call
1972 · 9.0
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951 · 8.8

Yes Minister
1980 · 8.3

Yes, Prime Minister
1986 · 8.3

The Storyteller
1988 · 8.2

The Sandbaggers
1978 · 8.2

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981 · 8.1

The Duchess of Duke Street
1976 · 8.0

The Odd Man
1960 · 8.0
Jango
1961 · 8.0

Village Hall
1974 · 8.0

Roger of the Raj
1979 · 8.0

A Masculine Ending
1992 · 8.0

Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
1971 · 8.0

Hadleigh
1969 · 7.8

The Avengers
1961 · 7.8

UFO
1970 · 7.7

Ripping Yarns
1976 · 7.7

The Persuaders!
1971 · 7.7

Upstairs, Downstairs
1971 · 7.6

Gandhi
1982 · 7.6

The Servant
1963 · 7.6

Cash on Demand
1961 · 7.5

You Rang, M'Lord?
1990 · 7.5
Studio 4
1962 · 7.5

Frank Stubbs Promotes
1993 · 7.5
Legacy of Murder
1982 · 7.5

The Early Bird
1965 · 7.5

One Brief Summer
1971 · 7.5

The After Dinner Joke
1978 · 7.5

The Saint
1962 · 7.4

Lovejoy
1986 · 7.4

Goldfinger
1964 · 7.4

A Hard Day's Night
1964 · 7.3

Justice
1971 · 7.3

Lytton's Diary
1985 · 7.3

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981 · 7.3

Last of the Summer Wine
1973 · 7.2

Strangers
1978 · 7.2

Village of the Damned
1960 · 7.2

Rumpole of the Bailey
1975 · 7.1

Maigret
1960 · 7.1

ITV Playhouse
1967 · 7.0

Thriller
1973 · 7.0
Probation Officer
1959 · 7.0

Journey to the Unknown
1968 · 7.0

Affairs of the Heart
1974 · 7.0

Sapphire
1959 · 7.0
The Return of the Borrowers
1993 · 7.0

The Secret of My Success
1965 · 7.0

Clue of the Twisted Candle
1960 · 7.0

The Heart of a Man
1959 · 7.0

Blood and Dust
1992 · 7.0
Paradise Postponed
1986 · 7.0

Lady Jane
1986 · 6.9

Evil Under the Sun
1982 · 6.9

The Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976 · 6.9

The Adventures of William Tell
1958 · 6.8

Goodbye, Mr. Chips
1969 · 6.8

Nanny
1981 · 6.7

The Borrowers
1992 · 6.7

Play for Today
1970 · 6.6

Persuasion
1971 · 6.6

Witness for the Prosecution
1982 · 6.6

Indiscreet
1958 · 6.6

Ladies in Charge
1986 · 6.5

A Month in the Country
1987 · 6.5

Sporting Chance
1975 · 6.5

The Tomb of Ligeia
1964 · 6.4

The Adventurer
1972 · 6.3

The Siege of Pinchgut
1959 · 6.3

Casualty
1986 · 6.2

The Man in Room 17
1965 · 6.2

The Yellow Rolls-Royce
1964 · 6.1

The Intelligence Men
1965 · 6.1

Dixon of Dock Green
1955 · 6.0

Paradise Postponed
1986 · 6.0

The Guardians
1971 · 6.0

Armchair Theatre
1956 · 6.0

We Joined the Navy
1963 · 6.0

Night Train to Murder
1984 · 6.0

Accidental Death
1963 · 6.0

Sammy's Super T-Shirt
1978 · 5.9

Mystery and Imagination
1966 · 5.8

The Camomile Lawn
1992 · 5.8

The Human Factor
1979 · 5.8

Loch Ness
1996 · 5.7

The Counterfeit Constable
1964 · 5.7

Hot Enough for June
1964 · 5.7

Reach for Glory
1962 · 5.7

The Satanic Rites of Dracula
1973 · 5.6

Oh! Heavenly Dog
1980 · 5.6

Department S
1969 · 5.5

The Wednesday Play
1964 · 5.2

BBC Play of the Month
1965 · 5.2

Adventures of a Taxi Driver
1976 · 5.2

Just for Fun
1963 · 5.2

Song of Norway
1970 · 5.1
The Sunday Drama
1977 · 5.0
Brett
1971 · 5.0
Leaving
1984 · 5.0
A Gentleman's Club
1988 · 5.0
Roll Over Beethoven
1985 · 5.0

The Box
1981 · 5.0

No Hiding Place
1959 · 4.8

Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965 · 4.2

ITV Play of the Week
1955 · 4.0

The Share Out
1962 · 4.0

Sunday Night Theatre
1950 · 3.5

She'll Follow You Anywhere
1971 · 3.2
Dolly
1973 · 3.0
Drama 61-67
1961 · 0.0
A Question of Guilt
1980 · 0.0

Theatre Night
1957 · 0.0
Summer Season
1985 · 0.0

The Fellows
1967 · 0.0

Class Act
1994 · 0.0
Dial M for Murder
1974 · 0.0
Saki
1962 · 0.0
Do You Remember?
1978 · 0.0
Something in Disguise
1982 · 0.0
Night Duty
1972 · 0.0

The Storyteller: A Story Short
1988 · 0.0

A Still Small Shout
1985 · 0.0

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
1993 · 0.0
A Friend Indeed
1973 · 0.0
The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
1981 · 0.0