Richard Vernon

Richard Vernon

1925-03-07 – 1997-12-04 (age 72) Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
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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.

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Known For

Goldfinger
Goldfinger

1964

as Smithers

Gandhi
Gandhi

1982

as Sir Edward Gait

A Hard Day's Night
A Hard Day's Night

1964

as Man on Train

Evil Under the Sun
Evil Under the Sun

1982

as Flewitt

The Servant
The Servant

1963

as Lord Willie Mounset

The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Lady Jane
Lady Jane

1986

as The Marquess of Winchester

Village of the Damned
Village of the Damned

1960

as Edgar Hargraves

Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Goodbye, Mr. Chips

1969

as Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)

Loch Ness
Loch Ness

1996

as Aged Professor

The Satanic Rites of Dracula
The Satanic Rites of Dracula

1973

as Col. Mathews

The Yellow Rolls-Royce
The Yellow Rolls-Royce

1964

as Race Course Official (uncredited)

Indiscreet
Indiscreet

1958

as Leading man in play

Witness for the Prosecution
Witness for the Prosecution

1982

as Brogan-Moore

Oh! Heavenly Dog
Oh! Heavenly Dog

1980

as Quimby Charles

A Month in the Country
A Month in the Country

1987

as Colonel Hebron

We Joined the Navy
We Joined the Navy

1963

as Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)

A Masculine Ending
A Masculine Ending

1992

as Miriam's father

Roger of the Raj
Roger of the Raj

1979

as Lord Bartlesham

Hot Enough for June
Hot Enough for June

1964

as Roddinghead