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

Sapphire
Sapphire

1959

as Doctor at Crime Scene

Evil Under the Sun
Evil Under the Sun

1982

as Flewitt

Gandhi
Gandhi

1982

as Sir Edward Gait

Loch Ness
Loch Ness

1996

as Aged Professor

Lady Jane
Lady Jane

1986

as The Marquess of Winchester

The Pink Panther Strikes Again
A Hard Day's Night
A Hard Day's Night

1964

as Man on Train

The Servant
The Servant

1963

as Lord Willie Mounset

Village of the Damned
Village of the Damned

1960

as Edgar Hargraves

She'll Follow You Anywhere
She'll Follow You Anywhere

1971

as Andrew Coombes

The Counterfeit Constable
The Counterfeit Constable

1964

as Lord Brisburn

Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Goodbye, Mr. Chips

1969

as Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)

The Satanic Rites of Dracula
The Satanic Rites of Dracula

1973

as Col. Mathews

The Human Factor
The Human Factor

1979

as Sir John Hargreaves

Cash on Demand
Cash on Demand

1961

as Pearson

The Tomb of Ligeia
The Tomb of Ligeia

1964

as Dr. Vivian

The Yellow Rolls-Royce
The Yellow Rolls-Royce

1964

as Race Course Official (uncredited)

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
We Joined the Navy
We Joined the Navy

1963

as Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)