Acting
Richard Vernon
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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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Acting (139)
Smithers
Sir Edward Gait
Man on Train
Fassbender
Flewitt
Edgar Hargraves
Lord Willie Mounset
King
Leading man in play
Dr. Vivian
Col. Mathews
Slartibartfast
Lord Matterley
Sir Maxwell Dean
Sir John Ripwell
Aged Professor
The Marquess of Winchester
Dr. RIchard Payton
Quimby Charles
Race Course Official (uncredited)
Pa Stone
Pearson
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Roger Nettleton
Chairman of the Board of Governors (uncredited)
Doctor at Crime Scene
Slartibartfast
Colonel Hebron
Sir Roger Wedgewood
Sir John Hargreaves
Major Cochrane-Danby
Gentleman (uncredited)
Brogan-Moore
Roddinghead
Lord Bartlesham
Lionel Leering
The Earl of Swaffham
Colonel Loring
Lord Brisburn
Major Toby Smith-Barton
Mr. Pott
C
Under Secretary
The General
Sir Edward Seabrook
George Cornfield
Dr. Aldrich
Mr. Price
Government Official at Enquiry (uncredited)
Mr. Becket
Councilman
Henry Gore-Browne / Raoul
Brogan-Moore
Colonel O'Dwyer
Admiral Croft
Sir Richard McKenzie
Lewis
Andrew Coombes
Sir Hector Rose
Professor Krempe
Brigadier Samson / Lord Oscar
Mr. Pascoe / Mr. Fellowes
Professor Krempe
Sir Geoffrey Osborne
Sir Gerald Walters
Prime Minister
Uncle Felix
Charles Lacey
Sir Geoffrey
Merchant
Oldenshaw
George Cornfield
Lord Augustus Lorton
Lord Tilling
Duncan Anderson
Dace
Lord Hetherby
Viney
Lord Dunstable
Lord Brompton
Sir Nicholas Fanner
Lord Bartlesham
Egeon
Mr. Price
Cedric Wellbeloved
Miriam's father
Johnnie Paxton
Colonel Chart
Heraclius
Sir Horace Mainwaring
Colonel
(voice)
Manager
Charles Ormiston
Mr. Garstanton
Baldwin / Stanley / Sir Lionel Compton / Dr Whitman / Stoker Leishman / Colin / Alban Gascoyne / Thomas Ramsdale
John Crewe
Lewis
Thompson
Sir Roland Hall
Suspect
Dr Whitman
Edwin Oldenshaw
King
Charles Pleydon, MP
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Writing (1)
Screenplay
Appearances (1)
Sir Maxwell Dean (archive footage)
