Simon Jones
Known for Acting · 54 credits
- Born
- 1950-07-27 (age 75)
- Place of birth
- Charlton Park, Wiltshire, England, UK
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.
Known For
TV Shows (22)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Darien Marshall
Oz
1997
as Judge Mason Kessler
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Barnaby Friar
The Good Fight
2017
as Judge Carl Gattis
Hart to Hart
1979
Playhouse
1974
as Cecil Garfield
Newhart
1982
Omnibus
1967
The Gilded Age
2022
as Alfred Bannister
Blackadder
1983
as Sir Walter Raleigh
Remember WENN
1996
as Ted E. Peck
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as Arthur Dent
Brideshead Revisited
1981
as Earl of Brideshead
Liberty!
1997
as Ambrose Serle
Victorian Scandals
1976
as Mr Thornbury
Tattingers
1988
CI5: The New Professionals
1999
Saturday Review
1984
as Arthur Dent
Cambridge Spies
2003
as Sir Michael Boal
Shrinks
1991
as Jack Cavendish
The Price
1985
as Lansbury
Muck and Brass
1982
as Basil Bastedas
Movies (32)
Matilda
1996
as Shellhammer (uncredited)
Twelve Monkeys
1995
as Zoologist
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
2005
as Ghostly Image
Miracle on 34th Street
1994
as Donald Shellhammer
Brazil
1985
as Arrest Official
The Thomas Crown Affair
1999
as Catherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited)
Downton Abbey
2019
as King George V
The Devil's Own
1997
as Harry Sloan
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983
as Cedric
For Love or Money
1993
as Albert
Offsite
Reds
1981
as Louise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited)
Griffin & Phoenix
2006
as Professor
Spectropia
2006
as The Duck
Friends Not Food
as Sir Donald Scarborough
Green Card
1990
as Party Guest
Club Paradise
1986
as Toby Prooth
American Friends
1991
as Anderson
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as Arthur Dent
What the Pythons Did Next...
2007
as Self
Sir Henry at Rawlinson End
1980
as Joachim
Out of the Trees
1976
No Visible Scar
1981
as David Hanson
Privates on Parade
1983
as Sergeant Eric Young-Love
Giro City
1982
as Henderson
Claws
1987
as Eric
Fothergill
1981
as Horsburgh
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
2021
as Self
The Price
1985
as Lansbury
The Search for Simon
2013
as The Man in the Hat
Guru in Seven
1998
as Removal man 1
The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe
1981
as Cecil Garfield
About Simon Jones
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 authe… With 54 credits spanning from 1967 to 2022, Simon Jones has appeared in 32 films and 22 TV shows.
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Most Popular Simon Jones Movies
- Matilda (1996) — as Shellhammer (uncredited)
- Twelve Monkeys (1995) — as Zoologist
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) — as Ghostly Image
- Miracle on 34th Street (1994) — as Donald Shellhammer
- Brazil (1985) — as Arrest Official
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