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Richard Vernon

Richard Vernon

Acting

Born: 1925 Reading, Berkshire, England, UK 27 Global Credits 🔥 0.7 Popularity
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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.

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Show / Title Year Credit / Role
The Return of the Borrowers 1993 Mr. Pott
The Borrowers 1992 Mr. Pott
The Storyteller 1988 King
Casualty 1986 Dr. RIchard Payton
Lovejoy 1986 Roger Nettleton
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 1981 Slartibartfast
Yes Minister 1980 Contributor
Rumpole of the Bailey 1975 Contributor
Thriller 1973 George Cornfield
Last of the Summer Wine 1973 Contributor
Upstairs, Downstairs 1971 Major Cochrane-Danby
Justice 1971 Lord Tilling
The Persuaders! 1971 Sir Maxwell Dean
The Guardians 1971 Dace
UFO 1970 Pa Stone
Department S 1969 Colonel Loring
ITV Playhouse 1967 Lord Augustus Lorton
BBC Play of the Month 1965 Raoul
Thirty-Minute Theatre 1965 Colonel O'Dwyer
The Wednesday Play 1964 Brigadier Samson
The Saint 1962 Sir John Ripwell
The Avengers 1961 Lord Matterley
Maigret 1960 Contributor
No Hiding Place 1959 Charles Lacey
ITV Play of the Week 1955 Sir Hector Rose
Dixon of Dock Green 1955 Mr. Fellowes
Sunday Night Theatre 1950 Egeon