One of the most memorable of actors, distinguished-looking Richard Vernon completed his training at the Central School of Speech and Drama. From the early 1950's, he enjoyed a very successful career on the stage in London in productions ranging from 'Peter Pan' , a part to which he had originally lent his voice in a 1978 radio serial. A truly unique, immensely likeable actor, Richard Vernon plied his craft until two years prior to his death from Parkinson's Disease.
Daughter, actress Sarah Vernon
Played Slartibartfast in the cult BBC radio series "The Hitch-Hikers Guide to the Galaxy"
Opera singer.