
Richard Vernon
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1925-03-07 – 1997-12-04
Place of birth: 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.
Known for

The Satanic Rites of Dracula
1973Col. Mathews
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964Dr. Vivian
The Servant
1963Lord Willie Mounset
Cash on Demand
1961Pearson
The Secret of My Success
1965Lord Hetherby
She'll Follow You Anywhere
1971Andrew Coombes
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981Slartibartfast
Song of Norway
1970Councilman
C.Q.
1984Sir Roland Hall
The Box
1981(voice)
The Intelligence Men
1965Sir Edward Seabrook
The Heart of a Man
1959Manager
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
1993Suspect
The Share Out
1962John Crewe
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
1972Dr Whitman
Destiny of a Spy
1969Colonel
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
1964Race Course Official (uncredited)
Indiscreet
1958Leading man in play
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
1969Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)