Richard Vernon
Born March 07, 1925 (Age: 101)
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Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
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.
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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Filmography
Loch Ness
1996
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as Aged Professor
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Age: 71
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
1993
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as Suspect
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Age: 68
Blood and Dust
1992
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as Heraclius
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Age: 67
A Masculine Ending
1992
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as Miriam's father
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Age: 67
The Storyteller: A Story Short
1988
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as King
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Age: 63
A Month in the Country
1987
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as Colonel Hebron
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Age: 62
A Still Small Shout
1985
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as Thompson
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Age: 60
C.Q.
1984
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as Sir Roland Hall
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Age: 58
Gandhi
1982
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as Sir Edward Gait
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Age: 57
Evil Under the Sun
1982
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as Flewitt
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Age: 56
The Box
1981
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as (voice)
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Age: 56
No Image
The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
1981
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as Makato
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Age: 55
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
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as Slartibartfast
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Age: 55
Oh! Heavenly Dog
1980
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as Quimby Charles
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Age: 55
The Human Factor
1979
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as Sir John Hargreaves
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Age: 54
Roger of the Raj
1979
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as Lord Bartlesham
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Age: 54
The After Dinner Joke
1978
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as Mr. Price
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Age: 52
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
1978
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as Mr. Becket
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Age: 52
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976
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as Fassbender
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Age: 51
In the Steps of a Dead Man
1974
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as George Cornfield
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Age: 49
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
1973
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as Col. Mathews
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Age: 48
No Image
A Friend Indeed
1973
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as Sir Lionel Hibury
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Age: 48
No Image
On Call
1972
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as Dr. Edwards
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Age: 47
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
1972
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as Dr Whitman
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Age: 47
No Image
Night Duty
1972
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as Stanley
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Age: 47
Will Amelia Quint Continue Writing 'A Gnome Called Shorthouse'?
1971
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as Lewis
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Age: 46
One Brief Summer
1971
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as
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Age: 45
Song of Norway
1970
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as Councilman
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Age: 45
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
1969
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as Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
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Age: 44
Destiny of a Spy
1969
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as Colonel
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Age: 44
No Image
Cause of Death
1968
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as Colonel O'Dwyer
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Age: 43
Frankenstein
1968
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as Professor Krempe
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Age: 43
The Early Bird
1965
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as Sir Roger Wedgewood
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Age: 40
The Secret of My Success
1965
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as Lord Hetherby
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Age: 40
The Intelligence Men
1965
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as Sir Edward Seabrook
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Age: 40
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
1964
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as Race Course Official (uncredited)
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Age: 39
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964
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as Dr. Vivian
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Age: 39
The Counterfeit Constable
1964
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as Lord Brisburn
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Age: 39
Goldfinger
1964
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as Smithers
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Age: 39
A Hard Day's Night
1964
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as Man on Train
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Age: 39
Hot Enough for June
1964
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as Roddinghead
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Age: 39
The Servant
1963
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as Lord Willie Mounset
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Age: 38
We Joined the Navy
1963
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as Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
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Age: 38
Just for Fun
1963
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as Prime Minister
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Age: 37
Accidental Death
1963
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as Johnnie Paxton
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Age: 37
Reach for Glory
1962
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as Dr. Aldrich
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Age: 37
The Share Out
1962
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as John Crewe
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Age: 36
Cash on Demand
1961
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as Pearson
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Age: 36
Clue of the Twisted Candle
1960
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as Viney
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Age: 35
Village of the Damned
1960
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as Edgar Hargraves
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Age: 35
Sapphire
1959
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as Doctor at Crime Scene
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Age: 34
The Heart of a Man
1959
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as Manager
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Age: 34
The Siege of Pinchgut
1959
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as Under Secretary
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Age: 34
Indiscreet
1958
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as Leading man in play
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Age: 33