Simon Jones

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

1950-07-27

Place of Birth

Charlton Park, Wiltshire, England, UK

Simon Jones

Biography

Simon Jones is a distinguished British actor known for his versatile performances on stage, television, and in films. Born in Wales, Jones has showcased his talent across various mediums. He gained recognition for his roles in projects like "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," where he portrayed the affable and bewildered Arthur Dent, earning him widespread acclaim. Jones's contributions to both theatre and screen, including appearances in acclaimed plays and television series, highlight his versatility and skill. His ability to bring authenticity and depth to his characters has earned him admiration, establishing him as a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

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Acting History

2022
The Gilded Age as Alfred Bannister
2021
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated as Self
2019
Downton Abbey as King George V
2017
The Good Fight as Judge Carl Gattis
2013
The Search for Simon as The Man in the Hat
2007
What the Pythons Did Next... as Self
2006
Griffin & Phoenix as Professor
2006
Spectropia as The Duck
2005
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as Ghostly Image
2003
Cambridge Spies as Sir Michael Boal
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Darien Marshall
1999
CI5: The New Professionals
1999
The Thomas Crown Affair as Catherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited)
1998
Guru in Seven as Removal man 1
1997
Liberty! as Ambrose Serle
1997
Oz as Judge Mason Kessler
1997
The Devil's Own as Harry Sloan
1996
Matilda as Shellhammer (uncredited)
1996
Remember WENN as Ted E. Peck
1995
Twelve Monkeys as Zoologist
1994
Miracle on 34th Street as Donald Shellhammer
1993
For Love or Money as Albert
1991
American Friends as Anderson
1990
Green Card as Party Guest
1988
Tattingers
1987
Claws as Eric
1986
Club Paradise as Toby Prooth
1985
Brazil as Arrest Official
1985
The Price as Lansbury
1985
The Price as Lansbury
1984
Murder, She Wrote as Barnaby Friar
1984
Saturday Review as Arthur Dent
1983
Blackadder as Sir Walter Raleigh
1983
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life as Cedric
1983
Privates on Parade as Sergeant Eric Young-Love
1982
Giro City as Henderson
1982
Newhart
1982
Muck and Brass as Basil Bastedas
1981
Reds as Louise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited)
1981
No Visible Scar as David Hanson
1981
Brideshead Revisited as Earl of Brideshead / 'Bridey'
1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy as Arthur Dent
1981
The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe as Cecil Garfield
1981
Fothergill as Horsburgh
1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as Arthur Dent
1980
Sir Henry at Rawlinson End as Joachim
1979
Hart to Hart
1976
Out of the Trees
1974
Playhouse as Cecil Garfield
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