David Dixon
Biography
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.
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Acting History
2025
A Paw Patrol Christmas as Santa (voice)
202310 Reasons Why Men Cheat as Mark IV
1994Grushko as Nekrasov
1992A Touch of Frost
1992A Question of Identity as Dean
1992The Big Breakfast
1986A Dangerous Kind of Love as Horace Walker
1985Super Gran as Woodrow Z. Loudermilk
1984The Bill
1984Cold Warrior as Frank Liscombe
1984Saturday Review as Ford Prefect
1984Driving Ambition as Mr Clifford
1982The Missionary as Young Man at Shoot
1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy as Ford Prefect
1981The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as Ford Prefect
1980The Tempest as Ariel
1979Sweet Wine of Youth as Dudley Ward
1979Print-Out as Bernard Fermor
1978Lillie
1977Target as Paul Marshall
1976Jumping Bean Bag as Ozzie Freemantle
1975The Legend of Robin Hood as Prince John
1975The Floater as Klaus Miller
1975Escort Girls as Hugh Lloyd
1975The Sweeney as Andy Deacon
1974Playhouse as Dudley Ward
1970Play for Today as Ozzie
1970On the House as Ronald