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Richard Vernon

Richard Vernon

March 7, 1925Reading, 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.

Filmography

The Sextet

The Sextet

1972 · 10.0

Frankenstein

Frankenstein

1968 · 9.5

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The Younger Generation

1961 · 9.0

The Return of the Antelope

The Return of the Antelope

1986 · 9.0

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Between the Wars

1973 · 9.0

Destiny of a Spy

Destiny of a Spy

1969 · 9.0

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On Call

1972 · 9.0

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Hallmark Hall of Fame

1951 · 8.8

Yes Minister

Yes Minister

1980 · 8.3

Yes, Prime Minister

Yes, Prime Minister

1986 · 8.3

The Storyteller

The Storyteller

1988 · 8.2

The Sandbaggers

The Sandbaggers

1978 · 8.2

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

1981 · 8.1

The Duchess of Duke Street

The Duchess of Duke Street

1976 · 8.0

The Odd Man

The Odd Man

1960 · 8.0

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Jango

1961 · 8.0

Village Hall

Village Hall

1974 · 8.0

Roger of the Raj

Roger of the Raj

1979 · 8.0

A Masculine Ending

A Masculine Ending

1992 · 8.0

Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?

Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?

1971 · 8.0

Hadleigh

Hadleigh

1969 · 7.8

The Avengers

The Avengers

1961 · 7.8

UFO

UFO

1970 · 7.7

Ripping Yarns

Ripping Yarns

1976 · 7.7

The Persuaders!

The Persuaders!

1971 · 7.7

Upstairs, Downstairs

Upstairs, Downstairs

1971 · 7.6

Gandhi

Gandhi

1982 · 7.6

The Servant

The Servant

1963 · 7.6

Cash on Demand

Cash on Demand

1961 · 7.5

You Rang, M'Lord?

You Rang, M'Lord?

1990 · 7.5

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Studio 4

1962 · 7.5

Frank Stubbs Promotes

Frank Stubbs Promotes

1993 · 7.5

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Legacy of Murder

1982 · 7.5

The Early Bird

The Early Bird

1965 · 7.5

One Brief Summer

One Brief Summer

1971 · 7.5

The After Dinner Joke

The After Dinner Joke

1978 · 7.5

The Saint

The Saint

1962 · 7.4

Lovejoy

Lovejoy

1986 · 7.4

Goldfinger

Goldfinger

1964 · 7.4

A Hard Day's Night

A Hard Day's Night

1964 · 7.3

Justice

Justice

1971 · 7.3

Lytton's Diary

Lytton's Diary

1985 · 7.3

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

1981 · 7.3

Last of the Summer Wine

Last of the Summer Wine

1973 · 7.2

Strangers

Strangers

1978 · 7.2

Village of the Damned

Village of the Damned

1960 · 7.2

Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole of the Bailey

1975 · 7.1

Maigret

Maigret

1960 · 7.1

ITV Playhouse

ITV Playhouse

1967 · 7.0

Thriller

Thriller

1973 · 7.0

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Probation Officer

1959 · 7.0

Journey to the Unknown

Journey to the Unknown

1968 · 7.0

Affairs of the Heart

Affairs of the Heart

1974 · 7.0

Sapphire

Sapphire

1959 · 7.0

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The Return of the Borrowers

1993 · 7.0

The Secret of My Success

The Secret of My Success

1965 · 7.0

Clue of the Twisted Candle

Clue of the Twisted Candle

1960 · 7.0

The Heart of a Man

The Heart of a Man

1959 · 7.0

Blood and Dust

Blood and Dust

1992 · 7.0

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Paradise Postponed

1986 · 7.0

Lady Jane

Lady Jane

1986 · 6.9

Evil Under the Sun

Evil Under the Sun

1982 · 6.9

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

The Pink Panther Strikes Again

1976 · 6.9

The Adventures of William Tell

The Adventures of William Tell

1958 · 6.8

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

1969 · 6.8

Nanny

Nanny

1981 · 6.7

The Borrowers

The Borrowers

1992 · 6.7

Play for Today

Play for Today

1970 · 6.6

Persuasion

Persuasion

1971 · 6.6

Witness for the Prosecution

Witness for the Prosecution

1982 · 6.6

Indiscreet

Indiscreet

1958 · 6.6

Ladies in Charge

Ladies in Charge

1986 · 6.5

A Month in the Country

A Month in the Country

1987 · 6.5

Sporting Chance

Sporting Chance

1975 · 6.5

The Tomb of Ligeia

The Tomb of Ligeia

1964 · 6.4

The Adventurer

The Adventurer

1972 · 6.3

The Siege of Pinchgut

The Siege of Pinchgut

1959 · 6.3

Casualty

Casualty

1986 · 6.2

The Man in Room 17

The Man in Room 17

1965 · 6.2

The Yellow Rolls-Royce

The Yellow Rolls-Royce

1964 · 6.1

The Intelligence Men

The Intelligence Men

1965 · 6.1

Dixon of Dock Green

Dixon of Dock Green

1955 · 6.0

Paradise Postponed

Paradise Postponed

1986 · 6.0

The Guardians

The Guardians

1971 · 6.0

Armchair Theatre

Armchair Theatre

1956 · 6.0

We Joined the Navy

We Joined the Navy

1963 · 6.0

Night Train to Murder

Night Train to Murder

1984 · 6.0

Accidental Death

Accidental Death

1963 · 6.0

Sammy's Super T-Shirt

Sammy's Super T-Shirt

1978 · 5.9

Mystery and Imagination

Mystery and Imagination

1966 · 5.8

The Camomile Lawn

The Camomile Lawn

1992 · 5.8

The Human Factor

The Human Factor

1979 · 5.8

Loch Ness

Loch Ness

1996 · 5.7

The Counterfeit Constable

The Counterfeit Constable

1964 · 5.7

Hot Enough for June

Hot Enough for June

1964 · 5.7

Reach for Glory

Reach for Glory

1962 · 5.7

The Satanic Rites of Dracula

The Satanic Rites of Dracula

1973 · 5.6

Oh! Heavenly Dog

Oh! Heavenly Dog

1980 · 5.6

Department S

Department S

1969 · 5.5

The Wednesday Play

The Wednesday Play

1964 · 5.2

BBC Play of the Month

BBC Play of the Month

1965 · 5.2

Adventures of a Taxi Driver

Adventures of a Taxi Driver

1976 · 5.2

Just for Fun

Just for Fun

1963 · 5.2

Song of Norway

Song of Norway

1970 · 5.1

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The Sunday Drama

1977 · 5.0

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Brett

1971 · 5.0

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Leaving

1984 · 5.0

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A Gentleman's Club

1988 · 5.0

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Roll Over Beethoven

1985 · 5.0

The Box

The Box

1981 · 5.0

No Hiding Place

No Hiding Place

1959 · 4.8

Thirty-Minute Theatre

Thirty-Minute Theatre

1965 · 4.2

ITV Play of the Week

ITV Play of the Week

1955 · 4.0

The Share Out

The Share Out

1962 · 4.0

Sunday Night Theatre

Sunday Night Theatre

1950 · 3.5

She'll Follow You Anywhere

She'll Follow You Anywhere

1971 · 3.2

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Dolly

1973 · 3.0

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Drama 61-67

1961 · 0.0

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A Question of Guilt

1980 · 0.0

Theatre Night

Theatre Night

1957 · 0.0

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Summer Season

1985 · 0.0

The Fellows

The Fellows

1967 · 0.0

Class Act

Class Act

1994 · 0.0

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Dial M for Murder

1974 · 0.0

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Saki

1962 · 0.0

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Do You Remember?

1978 · 0.0

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Something in Disguise

1982 · 0.0

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Night Duty

1972 · 0.0

The Storyteller: A Story Short

The Storyteller: A Story Short

1988 · 0.0

A Still Small Shout

A Still Small Shout

1985 · 0.0

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown

1993 · 0.0

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A Friend Indeed

1973 · 0.0

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The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner

1981 · 0.0