David Dixon
Born: 1947-10-28 in Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- A Paw Patrol Christmas as Santa (voice)
2023
- 10 Reasons Why Men Cheat as Mark IV
1994
- Grushko as Nekrasov
1992
1986
- A Dangerous Kind of Love as Horace Walker
1985
- Super Gran as Woodrow Z. Loudermilk
1984
- The Bill
- Driving Ambition as Mr Clifford
- Saturday Review as Ford Prefect
- Cold Warrior as Frank Liscombe
1982
- The Missionary as Young Man at Shoot
1981
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as Ford Prefect
- The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy as Ford Prefect
1980
- The Tempest as Ariel
1979
- Sweet Wine of Youth as Dudley Ward
- Print-Out as Bernard Fermor
1978
1977
- Target as Paul Marshall
1976
- Jumping Bean Bag as Ozzie Freemantle
1975
- The Sweeney as Andy Deacon
- The Legend of Robin Hood as Prince John
- The Floater as Klaus Miller
- Escort Girls as Hugh Lloyd
1974
- Playhouse as Dudley Ward
1970
- Play for Today as Ozzie
- On the House as Ronald