Acting
Richard Vernon
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
Loch Ness
Film · 1996
Class Act
Series · 1994
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
Film · 1993
The Return of the Borrowers
Series · 1993
Frank Stubbs Promotes
Series · 1993
Blood and Dust
Film · 1992
A Masculine Ending
Film · 1992
The Borrowers
Series · 1992
The Camomile Lawn
Series · 1992
You Rang, M'Lord?
Series · 1990
The Storyteller: A Story Short
Film · 1988
The Storyteller
Series · 1988
A Gentleman's Club
Series · 1988
A Month in the Country
Film · 1987
Lady Jane
Film · 1986
Paradise Postponed
Film · 1986
Lovejoy
Series · 1986
Yes, Prime Minister
Series · 1986
Paradise Postponed
Series · 1986
Casualty
Series · 1986
The Return of the Antelope
Series · 1986
Ladies in Charge
Series · 1986
A Still Small Shout
Film · 1985
Roll Over Beethoven
Series · 1985
Lytton's Diary
Series · 1985
Summer Season
Series · 1985
C.Q.
Film · 1984
Night Train to Murder
Film · 1984
Leaving
Series · 1984
Waters of the Moon
Film · 1983
Gandhi
Film · 1982
Evil Under the Sun
Film · 1982
Witness for the Prosecution
Film · 1982
Legacy of Murder
Series · 1982
Something in Disguise
Series · 1982
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Film · 1981
The Box
Film · 1981
The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
Film · 1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Series · 1981
Nanny
Series · 1981
Oh! Heavenly Dog
Film · 1980
Yes Minister
Series · 1980
A Question of Guilt
Series · 1980
Roger of the Raj
Film · 1979
The Human Factor
Film · 1979
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
Film · 1978
The After Dinner Joke
Film · 1978
The Sandbaggers
Series · 1978
Strangers
Series · 1978
Do You Remember?
Series · 1978
The Sunday Drama
Series · 1977
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Film · 1976
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
Film · 1976
Ripping Yarns
Series · 1976
The Duchess of Duke Street
Series · 1976
Sporting Chance
Film · 1975
Rumpole of the Bailey
Series · 1975
In the Steps of a Dead Man
Film · 1974
Dial M for Murder
Series · 1974
Affairs of the Heart
Series · 1974
Village Hall
Series · 1974
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Film · 1973
A Friend Indeed
Film · 1973
Last of the Summer Wine
Series · 1973
Thriller
Series · 1973
Between the Wars
Series · 1973
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Film · 1972
On Call
Film · 1972
Night Duty
Film · 1972
The Adventurer
Series · 1972
The Sextet
Series · 1972
The Sextet
Series · 1972
The Sextet
Series · 1972
The Sextet
Series · 1972
The Sextet
Series · 1972
The Sextet
Series · 1972
The Sextet
Series · 1972
The Sextet
Series · 1972
She'll Follow You Anywhere
Film · 1971
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
Film · 1971
One Brief Summer
Film · 1971
The Persuaders!
Series · 1971
The Guardians
Series · 1971
Upstairs, Downstairs
Series · 1971
Persuasion
Series · 1971
Justice
Series · 1971
Brett
Series · 1971
Song of Norway
Film · 1970
UFO
Series · 1970
Play for Today
Series · 1970
Destiny of a Spy
Film · 1969
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Film · 1969
Department S
Series · 1969
Hadleigh
Series · 1969
Frankenstein
Film · 1968
Cause of Death
Film · 1968
Journey to the Unknown
Series · 1968
The Fellows
Series · 1967
ITV Playhouse
Series · 1967
End in Tears
Film · 1966
Mystery and Imagination
Series · 1966
The Secret of My Success
Film · 1965
The Intelligence Men
Film · 1965
The Early Bird
Film · 1965
The Man in Room 17
Series · 1965
BBC Play of the Month
Series · 1965
BBC Play of the Month
Series · 1965
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Series · 1965
The Tomb of Ligeia
Film · 1964
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
Film · 1964
Goldfinger
Film · 1964
A Hard Day's Night
Film · 1964
The Counterfeit Constable
Film · 1964
Hot Enough for June
Film · 1964
The Wednesday Play
Series · 1964
The Wednesday Play
Series · 1964
The Servant
Film · 1963
Just for Fun
Film · 1963
We Joined the Navy
Film · 1963
Accidental Death
Film · 1963
The Share Out
Film · 1962
Reach for Glory
Film · 1962
The Saint
Series · 1962
Studio 4
Series · 1962
Cash on Demand
Film · 1961
The Avengers
Series · 1961
The Younger Generation
Series · 1961
Jango
Series · 1961
Drama 61-67
Series · 1961
Village of the Damned
Film · 1960
Clue of the Twisted Candle
Film · 1960
Maigret
Series · 1960
The Odd Man
Series · 1960
The Heart of a Man
Film · 1959
Sapphire
Film · 1959
The Siege of Pinchgut
Film · 1959
No Hiding Place
Series · 1959
Probation Officer
Series · 1959
No Hiding Place
Series · 1959
Indiscreet
Film · 1958
The Adventures of William Tell
Series · 1958
Theatre Night
Series · 1957
Armchair Theatre
Series · 1956
ITV Play of the Week
Series · 1955
Dixon of Dock Green
Series · 1955
Dixon of Dock Green
Series · 1955
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Series · 1951
Sunday Night Theatre
Series · 1950