David Dixon
Known for Acting · 30 credits
- Born
- 1947-10-28 (age 78)
- Place of birth
- Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
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.
Known For
TV Shows (15)
Play for Today
1970
as Ozzie
The Bill
1984
A Touch of Frost
1992
as Barry Curzon
Playhouse
1974
as Dudley Ward
The Sweeney
1975
as Andy Deacon
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as Ford Prefect
Target
1977
as Paul Marshall
Super Gran
1985
as Woodrow Z. Loudermilk
The Big Breakfast
1992
The Sunday Drama
1977
The Legend of Robin Hood
1975
as Prince John
Original Sin
1997
as Dr Wardle
Cold Warrior
1984
as Frank Liscombe
On the House
1970
as Ronald
Saturday Review
1984
as Ford Prefect
Movies (15)
A Paw Patrol Christmas
2025
as Santa (voice)
The Missionary
1982
as Young Man at Shoot
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as Ford Prefect
The Tempest
1980
as Ariel
Grushko
1994
as Nekrasov
Escort Girls
1975
as Hugh Lloyd
Jumping Bean Bag
1976
as Ozzie Freemantle
Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret
1995
as DI Ransome
10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
2023
as Mark IV
Driving Ambition
1984
as Mr Clifford
A Dangerous Kind of Love
1986
as Horace Walker
Print-Out
1979
as Bernard Fermor
A Question of Identity
1992
as Dean
The Floater
1975
as Klaus Miller
Sweet Wine of Youth
1979
as Dudley Ward
About 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. With 30 credits spanning from 1970 to 2025, David Dixon has appeared in 15 films and 15 TV shows.
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Most Popular David Dixon Movies
- A Paw Patrol Christmas (2025) — as Santa (voice)
- The Missionary (1982) — as Young Man at Shoot
- The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (1981) — as Ford Prefect
- The Tempest (1980) — as Ariel
- Grushko (1994) — as Nekrasov
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