Richard Vernon

Acting

Mar 7, 1925 – Dec 4, 1997 · Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

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.

Adds the top 10 unseen, by popularity

Goldfinger1964
as ⁨Smithers⁩
Gandhi1982
as ⁨Sir Edward Gait⁩
A Hard Day's Night1964
as ⁨Man on Train⁩
The Pink Panther Strikes Again1976
as ⁨Fassbender⁩
Evil Under the Sun1982
as ⁨Flewitt⁩
Village of the Damned1960
as ⁨Edgar Hargraves⁩
The Servant1963
as ⁨Lord Willie Mounset⁩
as ⁨Leading man in play⁩
as ⁨Dr. Vivian⁩
as ⁨Col. Mathews⁩
as ⁨Slartibartfast⁩
as ⁨Aged Professor⁩
as ⁨The Marquess of Winchester⁩
as ⁨Quimby Charles⁩
as ⁨Race Course Official (uncredited)⁩
as ⁨Pearson⁩
as ⁨Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)⁩
as ⁨Doctor at Crime Scene⁩

Adds the top 10 unseen, by popularity

Goldfinger1964
as ⁨Smithers⁩
Gandhi1982
as ⁨Sir Edward Gait⁩
A Hard Day's Night1964
as ⁨Man on Train⁩
The Pink Panther Strikes Again1976
as ⁨Fassbender⁩
Evil Under the Sun1982
as ⁨Flewitt⁩
Village of the Damned1960
as ⁨Edgar Hargraves⁩
The Servant1963
as ⁨Lord Willie Mounset⁩
as ⁨Leading man in play⁩
as ⁨Dr. Vivian⁩
as ⁨Col. Mathews⁩
as ⁨Slartibartfast⁩
as ⁨Aged Professor⁩
as ⁨The Marquess of Winchester⁩
as ⁨Quimby Charles⁩
as ⁨Race Course Official (uncredited)⁩
as ⁨Pearson⁩
as ⁨Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)⁩
as ⁨Doctor at Crime Scene⁩