Richard Vernon
Mar 7, 1925 — Dec 4, 1997 (72 years)
Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
43 Movies
47 Series
A career spanning 68+ years and 90+ titles makes Richard Vernon one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Smithers in 'Goldfinger' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Drama has been his most frequent territory.
72R.I.P.
43Movies
47Series
Richard Vernon
43 Movies
47 Series
A career spanning 68+ years and 90+ titles makes Richard Vernon one of the trade's long-distance runners. his Smithers in 'Goldfinger' ranks among the most remembered of his filmography. Drama has been his most frequent territory.
72 R.I.P.
R.I.P.
43
Movies
47
Series
Movies
Goldfinger
1964
Sapphire
1959
Gandhi
1982
Loch Ness
1996
Evil Under the Sun
1982
The Servant
1963
Lady Jane
1986
A Hard Day's Night
1964
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976
She'll Follow You Anywhere
1971
Village of the Damned
1960
The Counterfeit Constable
1964
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
1969
A Month in the Country
1987
We Joined the Navy
1963
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
1973
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
1964
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964
The Siege of Pinchgut
1959
Indiscreet
1958
Cash on Demand
1961
Adventures of a Taxi Driver
1976
The Secret of My Success
1965
Oh! Heavenly Dog
1980
Hot Enough for June
1964
The Early Bird
1965
Song of Norway
1970
Night Train to Murder
1984
Reach for Glory
1962
The Intelligence Men
1965
Just for Fun
1963
Sammy's Super T-Shirt
1978
TV Shows
The Man in Room 17
1965
The Duchess of Duke Street
1976
Paradise Postponed
1986
Class Act
1994
The Fellows
1967
The Sandbaggers
1978
Persuasion
1971
The Odd Man
1960
The Return of the Antelope
1986
The Borrowers
1992
Upstairs, Downstairs
1971
The Camomile Lawn
1992
Department S
1969
The Persuaders!
1971
UFO
1970
Lovejoy
1986
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
The Storyteller
1988
Journey to the Unknown
1968
The Guardians
1971
ITV Play of the Week
1955
The Adventures of William Tell
1958
Thriller
1973
The Adventurer
1972
Dixon of Dock Green
1955
Ripping Yarns
1976
Frank Stubbs Promotes
1993
Justice
1971
The Saint
1962
The Avengers
1961
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Loch Ness
Full Filmography
Loch Ness
Aged Professor
1996
Film
Class Act
Sir Horace Mainwaring
1994–
TV
Frank Stubbs Promotes
Lord Dunstable
1994
TV
Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown
Suspect
1993
Film
The Borrowers
Mr. Pott
1993
TV
Blood and Dust
Heraclius
1992
Film
The Camomile Lawn
The General
1992
TV
You Rang, M'Lord?
The Earl of Swaffham
1993
TV
The Storyteller: A Story Short
King
1988
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Richard Vernon still alive?
Richard Vernon passed away on December 4, 1997 at age 72.
What are the most famous roles of Richard Vernon?
Richard Vernon is best known for roles in Goldfinger, Gandhi, A Hard Day's Night.
How many movies has Richard Vernon been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1958), Richard Vernon has appeared in 62 movies and 72 TV shows.
What was Richard Vernon's first movie?
The career of Richard Vernon began with Indiscreet (1958).
What is Richard Vernon's most recent movie or series?
Richard Vernon's most recent release is Loch Ness, which premiered on August 23, 1996.
What TV shows has Richard Vernon appeared in?
On television, Richard Vernon has appeared in The Storyteller, Yes Minister, The Avengers, Yes, Prime Minister.
Richard Vernon
1925-03-07 · Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
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.