- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 28, 1947
- Place of Birth
- Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
David Dixon
David Dixon is an actor known for his portrayal of Ford Prefect in the original BBC television series adaptation of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." His portrayal of the adventurous and enigmatic Ford Prefect, alongside Simon Jones as Arthur Dent, contributed to the cult status of the series. Dixon's performance added charm and humor to the character, capturing the essence of Douglas Adams' iconic creation and contributing to the success of the adaptation.
Filmography
movieA Paw Patrol Christmas
2025 · Santa (voice)
movieCharlie the Wonderdog
2025 · Food Vendor / Stinky (voice)
movie10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
2023 · Mark IV
tvOriginal Sin
1997 · Dr Wardle
Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret
movieCircles of Deceit: Dark Secret
1995 · DI Ransome
movieGrushko
1994 · Nekrasov
tvA Touch of Frost
1992 · Barry Curzon
movieA Question of Identity
1992 · Dean
tvThe Big Breakfast
1992
A Dangerous Kind of Love
movieA Dangerous Kind of Love
1986 · Horace Walker
tvSuper Gran
1985 · Woodrow Z. Loudermilk
tvThe Bill
1984
Cold Warrior
tvCold Warrior
1984 · Frank Liscombe
Saturday Review
tvSaturday Review
1984 · Ford Prefect
movieDriving Ambition
1984 · Mr Clifford
movieThe Missionary
1982 · Young Man at Shoot
movieThe Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981 · Ford Prefect
tvThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981 · Ford Prefect
movieThe Tempest
1980 · Ariel
movieSweet Wine of Youth
1979 · Dudley Ward
moviePrint-Out
1979 · Bernard Fermor
Thank You, Comrades
movieThank You, Comrades
1978 · Gardin
tvTarget
1977 · Paul Marshall
The Sunday Drama
tvThe Sunday Drama
1977
movieJumping Bean Bag
1976 · Ozzie Freemantle
tvThe Legend of Robin Hood
1975 · Prince John
movieThe Floater
1975 · Klaus Miller
movieEscort Girls
1975 · Hugh Lloyd
tvThe Sweeney
1975 · Andy Deacon
tvPlayhouse
1974 · Dudley Ward
tvPlay for Today
1970 · Ozzie
On the House
tvOn the House
1970 · Ronald
tvThirty-Minute Theatre
1965 · Edwin