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… Read more
Known for Goldfinger 1964 Gandhi 1982 A Hard Day's Night 1964 The Pink Panther Strikes Again 1976 ★ 5.7 Loch Ness 1996
Aged Professor Series ★ 7.5 You Rang, M'Lord? 1990
The Earl of Swaffham Series ★ 8.2 The Storyteller 1988
King ★ 6.5 A Month in the Country 1987
Colonel Hebron ★ 6.9 Lady Jane 1986
The Marquess of Winchester Series ★ 7.4 Lovejoy 1986
Roger Nettleton Series ★ 8.3 Yes, Prime Minister 1986
Series ★ 6.2 Casualty 1986
Dr. RIchard Payton ★ 7.6 Gandhi 1982
Sir Edward Gait ★ 6.9 Evil Under the Sun 1982
Flewitt ★ 6.6 Witness for the Prosecution 1982
Brogan-Moore ★ 7.3 The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy 1981
Slartibartfast Series ★ 8 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 1981
Slartibartfast ★ 5.6 Oh! Heavenly Dog 1980
Quimby Charles Series ★ 8.3 Yes Minister 1980
★ 5.8 The Human Factor 1979
Sir John Hargreaves ★ 6.9 The Pink Panther Strikes Again 1976
Fassbender ★ 5.2 Adventures of a Taxi Driver 1976
Gentleman (uncredited) Series ★ 7.7 Ripping Yarns 1976
Lord Bartlesham Series ★ 7.1 Rumpole of the Bailey 1975
Lionel Leering ★ 5.6 The Satanic Rites of Dracula 1973
Col. Mathews Series ★ 7.2 Last of the Summer Wine 1973
Series ★ 7.7 The Persuaders! 1971
Sir Maxwell Dean Series ★ 7.8 Upstairs, Downstairs 1971
Major Cochrane-Danby Series ★ 7.7 UFO 1970
Pa Stone ★ 6.8 Goodbye, Mr. Chips 1969
Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited) ★ 7.6 The Early Bird 1965
Sir Roger Wedgewood ★ 6.4 The Tomb of Ligeia 1964
Dr. Vivian ★ 6.1 The Yellow Rolls-Royce 1964
Race Course Official (uncredited) ★ 7.4 Goldfinger 1964
Smithers ★ 7.3 A Hard Day's Night 1964
Man on Train ★ 5.7 Hot Enough for June 1964
Roddinghead ★ 7.6 The Servant 1963
Lord Willie Mounset Series ★ 7.4 The Saint 1962
Sir John Ripwell ★ 7.6 Cash on Demand 1961
Pearson Series ★ 7.8 The Avengers 1961
Lord Matterley ★ 7.2 Village of the Damned 1960
Edgar Hargraves ★ 7 Sapphire 1959
Doctor at Crime Scene ★ 6.6 Indiscreet 1958
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