Richard Vernon
Acting
Born: 1925-03-07 in 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.
Known For
Play for Today
Mr. Price
The Avengers
Lord Matterley
Casualty
Dr. RIchard Payton
The Borrowers
Mr. Pott
BBC Play of the Month
Henry Gore-Browne
BBC Play of the Month
Raoul
The Saint
Sir John Ripwell
The Wednesday Play
Brigadier Samson
The Wednesday Play
Lord Oscar
Last of the Summer Wine
ITV Play of the Week
Sir Hector Rose
ITV Playhouse
Lord Augustus Lorton
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Colonel O'Dwyer
No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
Charles Lacey
Maigret
Upstairs, Downstairs
Major Cochrane-Danby
The Persuaders!
Sir Maxwell Dean
The Duchess of Duke Street
Major Toby Smith-Barton
Rumpole of the Bailey
Lionel Leering
Goldfinger
Smithers
Sunday Night Theatre
Egeon
UFO
Pa Stone
Dixon of Dock Green
Mr. Pascoe
Dixon of Dock Green
Mr. Fellowes
Yes Minister
Lovejoy
Roger Nettleton
The Man in Room 17
Oldenshaw
The Storyteller
King
Thriller
George Cornfield
Department S
Colonel Loring
Gandhi
Sir Edward Gait
Yes, Prime Minister
Theatre Night
Charles Pleydon, MP
Strangers
Sir Geoffrey
You Rang, M'Lord?
The Earl of Swaffham
The Sandbaggers
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