
Richard Vernon
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.
TV Shows(30)

Class Act
Sir Horace Mainwaring
The Return of the Borrowers
Mr. Pott

Frank Stubbs Promotes
Lord Dunstable

The Borrowers
Mr. Pott

The Camomile Lawn
The General

You Rang, M'Lord?
The Earl of Swaffham

The Storyteller
King
A Gentleman's Club
George

Lovejoy
Roger Nettleton

Yes, Prime Minister

Paradise Postponed
Sir Nicholas Fanner

Casualty
Dr. RIchard Payton

The Return of the Antelope
Mr. Garstanton

Ladies in Charge
Lord Brompton
Roll Over Beethoven

Lytton's Diary
Duncan Anderson
Leaving
Mr. Chessington
Legacy of Murder
Roland Tolhurst
Something in Disguise
Herbert Browne-Lacey

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Slartibartfast