Biography
Richard Vernon
Acting
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 classica…
Career works
135
Movies
63
Series
72
Career average
6.8/10
Birth date
03/07/1925
Place of birth
Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Date of death
12/04/1997
Filmography highlights
Movies
Loch Ness
1996 · 5.7
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
1993
Blood and Dust
1992 · 7.0
A Masculine Ending
1992 · 8.0
The Storyteller: A Story Short
1988
A Month in the Country
1987 · 6.6
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Paradise Postponed
1986 · 7.0
Lady Jane
1986 · 6.9
A Still Small Shout
1985
Night Train to Murder
1984 · 6.0
C.Q.
1984
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Waters of the Moon
1983
Witness for the Prosecution
1982 · 6.5
Gandhi
1982 · 7.6
Evil Under the Sun
1982 · 6.9
Series
Class Act
1994
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The Return of the Borrowers
1993 · 7.0
Frank Stubbs Promotes
1993 · 7.5
The Borrowers
1992 · 6.7
The Camomile Lawn
1992 · 5.8
You Rang, M'Lord?
1990 · 7.4
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A Gentleman's Club
1988 · 5.0
The Storyteller
1988 · 8.2
Paradise Postponed
1986 · 6.0
Casualty
1986 · 6.2
Ladies in Charge
1986 · 6.5
The Return of the Antelope
1986 · 9.0
Lovejoy
1986 · 7.4
Yes, Prime Minister
1986 · 8.3
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Roll Over Beethoven
1985 · 5.0