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David Dixon
David Dixon

David Dixon

ActingBorn October 28, 1947 (age 78)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.

Filmography

2025
A Paw Patrol Christmas

as Santa (voice)

Movie
2025
Charlie the Wonderdog

as Food Vendor / Stinky (voice)

Movie
2023Movie
1997
Original Sin

as Dr Wardle

TV
1995Movie
1994
Grushko

as Nekrasov

Movie
1992
A Touch of Frost

as Barry Curzon

TV
1992Movie
1986
A Dangerous Kind of Love

as Horace Walker

Movie
1985
Super Gran

as Woodrow Z. Loudermilk

TV
1984TV
1984
Cold Warrior

as Frank Liscombe

TV
1984
Saturday Review

as Ford Prefect

TV
1984
Driving Ambition

as Mr Clifford

Movie
1982
The Missionary

as Young Man at Shoot

Movie
1981Movie
1980
The Tempest

as Ariel

Movie
1979
Sweet Wine of Youth

as Dudley Ward

Movie
1979
Print-Out

as Bernard Fermor

Movie
1978Movie
1977
Target

as Paul Marshall

TV
1976
Jumping Bean Bag

as Ozzie Freemantle

Movie
1975TV
1975
The Floater

as Klaus Miller

Movie
1975
Escort Girls

as Hugh Lloyd

Movie
1975
The Sweeney

as Andy Deacon

TV
1974
Playhouse

as Dudley Ward

TV
1970TV
1970
On the House

as Ronald

TV

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayOctober 28, 1947
Place of BirthDerby, Derbyshire, England, UK
Popularity0.4