Simon Jones
Born: 1950-07-27 in Charlton Park, Wiltshire, England, UK
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2022
- The Gilded Age as Alfred Bannister
2021
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
- Spectropia as The Duck
2005
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as Ghostly Image
2003
- Cambridge Spies as Sir Michael Boal
2002
- American Idol ... (Producer)
1999
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Darien Marshall
- The Thomas Crown Affair as Catherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited)
- CI5: The New Professionals
1998
- Guru in Seven as Removal man 1
1997
- Oz as Judge Mason Kessler
- The Devil's Own as Harry Sloan
- Liberty! as Ambrose Serle
1996
- Matilda as Shellhammer (uncredited)
- 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
1987
- Claws as Eric
1986
- Club Paradise as Toby Prooth
1984
- Murder, She Wrote as Barnaby Friar
- Saturday Review as Arthur Dent
1983
- Blackadder as Sir Walter Raleigh
- Monty Python's The Meaning of Life as Cedric
- Privates on Parade as Sergeant Eric Young-Love
1982
- Newhart
- Giro City as Henderson
- Muck and Brass as Basil Bastedas
1981
- Reds as Louise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited)
- Brideshead Revisited as Earl of Brideshead / 'Bridey'
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as Arthur Dent
- The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy as Arthur Dent
- The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe as Cecil Garfield
- No Visible Scar as David Hanson
- Fothergill as Horsburgh
1980
- Sir Henry at Rawlinson End as Joachim
1979
1976
1974
- Playhouse as Cecil Garfield