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 (33 titles)
7.4MovieA Paw Patrol Christmas
Santa (voice) · 2025
6.3MovieCharlie the Wonderdog
Food Vendor / Stinky (voice) · 2025
1.5Movie10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
Mark IV · 2023
7.0ShowOriginal Sin
Dr Wardle · 1997
Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret
DI Ransome · 1995
7.5MovieGrushko
Nekrasov · 1994
7.5ShowA Touch of Frost
Barry Curzon · 1992
7.0MovieA Question of Identity
Dean · 1992
7.2ShowThe Big Breakfast
1992
A Dangerous Kind of Love
Horace Walker · 1986
6.4ShowSuper Gran
Woodrow Z. Loudermilk · 1985
6.8ShowThe Bill
1984
Cold Warrior
Frank Liscombe · 1984
Saturday Review
Ford Prefect · 1984
MovieDriving Ambition
Mr Clifford · 1984
5.6MovieThe Missionary
Young Man at Shoot · 1982
7.2MovieThe Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Ford Prefect · 1981
8.0ShowThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Ford Prefect · 1981
7.0MovieThe Tempest
Ariel · 1980
MovieSweet Wine of Youth
Dudley Ward · 1979
MoviePrint-Out
Bernard Fermor · 1979
Thank You, Comrades
Gardin · 1978
7.0ShowTarget
Paul Marshall · 1977
The Sunday Drama
1977
8.0MovieJumping Bean Bag
Ozzie Freemantle · 1976
7.4ShowThe Legend of Robin Hood
Prince John · 1975
10.0MovieThe Floater
Klaus Miller · 1975
4.3MovieEscort Girls
Hugh Lloyd · 1975
8.0ShowThe Sweeney
Andy Deacon · 1975
7.0ShowPlayhouse
Dudley Ward · 1974