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    Richard Vernon

    1925-03-07 (99 years old) in 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.

    Movies

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    Loch Ness
    56 %|Aug 23, 1996
    Family
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    Blood and Dust
    0 %|Sep 6, 1992
    Adventure
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    A Masculine Ending
    0 %|Apr 12, 1992
    Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie
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    A Month in the Country
    64 %|Dec 4, 1987
    History, Drama
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    Experiment IV
    40 %|Oct 27, 1986
    Horror, Science Fiction
    actor
    Paradise Postponed
    70 %|Jun 15, 1986
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    Lady Jane
    68 %|Feb 7, 1986
    Drama, Romance, History
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    C.Q.
    0 %|Jan 1, 1984
    Drama, TV Movie
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    Night Train to Murder
    57 %|Jan 1, 1984
    Comedy, Thriller
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    Witness for the Prosecution
    60 %|Dec 4, 1982
    Crime
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    Gandhi
    76 %|Dec 1, 1982
    Drama, History
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    Evil Under the Sun
    69 %|Mar 5, 1982
    Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Drama
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    The Box
    50 %|Mar 29, 1981
    Comedy
    actor
    The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
    0 %|Feb 17, 1981
    Drama, Comedy, Music, TV Movie
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    The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
    71.56 %|Feb 9, 1981
    Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
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    Oh! Heavenly Dog
    55 %|Jul 11, 1980
    Comedy, Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Fantasy
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    The Human Factor
    58 %|Dec 18, 1979
    Thriller
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    Roger of the Raj
    0 %|Oct 24, 1979
    Comedy
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    The After Dinner Joke
    70 %|Feb 14, 1978
    Comedy, TV Movie
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    Sammy's Super T-Shirt
    63 %|Jan 1, 1978
    Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
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    The Pink Panther Strikes Again
    68 %|Dec 15, 1976
    Comedy, Crime
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    Adventures of a Taxi Driver
    50 %|Apr 30, 1976
    Comedy
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    Sporting Chance
    60 %|Jan 1, 1975
    Action, Adventure, Comedy, Mystery
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    In the Steps of a Dead Man
    80 %|May 27, 1974
    Thriller, TV Movie
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    The Satanic Rites of Dracula
    56 %|Nov 3, 1973
    Horror
    actor
    A Friend Indeed
    0 %|Apr 17, 1973
    actor
    On Call
    0 %|Oct 3, 1972
    actor
    Follow The Yellow Brick Road
    0 %|Jul 4, 1972
    Drama, TV Movie
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    Passion Potion
    30 %|Jan 1, 1971
    Comedy
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    Song of Norway
    46 %|Nov 4, 1970
    Music, Drama
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    One Brief Summer
    50 %|May 10, 1970
    Drama
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    Goodbye, Mr. Chips
    67 %|Nov 5, 1969
    Drama, Music, Romance
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    Destiny of a Spy
    0 %|Oct 27, 1969
    Drama, TV Movie
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    Frankenstein
    90 %|Nov 11, 1968
    Horror
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    The Secret of My Success
    70 %|Sep 29, 1965
    Comedy
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    The Intelligence Men
    61 %|Apr 13, 1965
    Comedy
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    The Yellow Rolls-Royce
    61 %|Dec 31, 1964
    Drama, Comedy, Romance
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    The Tomb of Ligeia
    62.42 %|Nov 29, 1964
    Horror
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    The Counterfeit Constable
    56 %|Oct 10, 1964
    Comedy
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    Goldfinger
    73.45 %|Sep 20, 1964
    Adventure, Action, Thriller
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    A Hard Day's Night
    73 %|Jul 7, 1964
    Comedy, Music
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    Hot Enough for June
    61 %|Jan 1, 1964
    Comedy, Thriller
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    The Servant
    76 %|Nov 14, 1963
    Drama
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    We Joined the Navy
    54 %|May 17, 1963
    Comedy
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    Just for Fun
    37 %|Feb 1, 1963
    Music
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    Reach for Glory
    58 %|Apr 14, 1962
    Drama
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    The Share Out
    40 %|Feb 1, 1962
    Crime
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    Cash on Demand
    75 %|Dec 20, 1961
    Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
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    Village of the Damned
    72 %|Jun 16, 1960
    Horror, Science Fiction
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    Sapphire
    70 %|Nov 2, 1959
    Mystery, Crime, Thriller
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    The Heart of a Man
    0 %|Aug 6, 1959
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    The Siege of Pinchgut
    60 %|Aug 1, 1959
    Action, Crime, Drama
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    Indiscreet
    65 %|Jul 16, 1958
    Comedy, Romance

    Series

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    Class Act
    0 %|Apr 7, 1994
    Comedy, Drama
    actor
    The Return of the Borrowers
    65 %|Nov 14, 1993
    Sci-Fi & Fantasy
    actor
    Frank Stubbs Promotes
    0 %|Jul 12, 1993
    Comedy
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    You Rang, M'Lord?
    73.89 %|Jan 14, 1990
    Comedy
    actor
    A Gentleman's Club
    50 %|Sep 23, 1988
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    The Storyteller
    81 %|May 15, 1988
    Action & Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
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    Paradise Postponed
    50 %|Sep 15, 1986
    Drama
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    Casualty
    59 %|Sep 6, 1986
    Drama
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    The Return of the Antelope
    0 %|Jan 19, 1986
    Family, Drama
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    Lovejoy
    74 %|Jan 10, 1986
    Comedy, Drama, Mystery
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    Yes, Prime Minister
    84 %|Jan 9, 1986
    Comedy
    actor
    Roll Over Beethoven
    50 %|Feb 25, 1985
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    Lytton's Diary
    50 %|Jan 9, 1985
    Drama
    actor
    Leaving
    50 %|Jun 20, 1984
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    The Comic Strip Presents...
    74 %|Nov 2, 1982
    Comedy
    actor
    Legacy of Murder
    0 %|Feb 16, 1982
    Comedy
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    Nanny
    50 %|Jan 10, 1981
    Drama
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    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
    80 %|Jan 5, 1981
    Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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    Yes Minister
    83 %|Feb 25, 1980
    Comedy, War & Politics
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    The Sandbaggers
    80 %|Sep 18, 1978
    Drama
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    The Duchess of Duke Street
    80 %|Sep 4, 1976
    Drama
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    Ripping Yarns
    74 %|Jan 7, 1976
    Comedy
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    Rumpole of the Bailey
    70.67 %|Dec 17, 1975
    Drama, Comedy, Crime
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    Thriller
    66 %|Apr 14, 1973
    Drama, Crime, Mystery
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    Last of the Summer Wine
    71 %|Jan 4, 1973
    Comedy
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    The Adventurer
    55 %|Sep 29, 1972
    Action & Adventure
    actor
    The Sextet
    0 %|Jun 13, 1972
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    Upstairs, Downstairs
    77 %|Oct 10, 1971
    Drama
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    Justice
    60 %|Oct 8, 1971
    Drama
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    The Persuaders!
    76.33 %|Sep 17, 1971
    Comedy, Action & Adventure, Crime
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    The Guardians
    50 %|Jul 10, 1971
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    Persuasion
    68 %|Apr 18, 1971
    Drama
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    Play for Today
    59 %|Oct 15, 1970
    Drama
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    UFO
    76 %|Sep 16, 1970
    Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure, Documentary
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    Hadleigh
    55 %|Sep 16, 1969
    Drama
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    Department S
    48.75 %|Sep 9, 1969
    Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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    Journey to the Unknown
    63 %|Sep 26, 1968
    Drama
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    The Fellows
    0 %|May 19, 1967
    Drama, Crime
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    Mystery and Imagination
    55 %|Jan 29, 1966
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    The Man In Room 17
    55 %|Jun 11, 1965
    Crime, Drama
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    The Saint
    72.96000000000001 %|Oct 4, 1962
    Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery
    actor
    Studio Four
    60 %|Jan 22, 1962
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    The Avengers
    77 %|Jan 7, 1961
    Action & Adventure, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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    Maigret
    69 %|Oct 31, 1960
    Crime, Drama, Mystery
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    No Hiding Place
    37 %|Sep 16, 1959
    Crime, Drama
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    The Adventures of William Tell
    63 %|Sep 15, 1958
    Action & Adventure
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    Armchair Theatre
    58 %|Jul 8, 1956
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    ITV Play of the Week
    40 %|Sep 27, 1955
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    Dixon of Dock Green
    53 %|Jul 9, 1955
    Drama
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    Dixon of Dock Green
    53 %|Jul 9, 1955
    Drama
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    Hallmark Hall of Fame
    88 %|Dec 24, 1951
    Drama