7.3
Movie
Acting
David Dixon
- Born
- (age 78)
- Birthplace
- Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
- Credits
- 33 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.3
Movie
7.6
TV
A Touch of Frost
5.6
Movie
The Missionary
8.1
TV
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
6.8
TV
The Bill
6.3
Movie
Charlie the Wonderdog
8.1
TV
The Sweeney
7.4
Movie
A Paw Patrol Christmas
6.4
TV
Super Gran
6.6
TV
Play for Today
4.2
TV
Thirty-Minute Theatre
4.4
Movie
Escort Girls
7.1
TV
The Big Breakfast
1.5
Movie
10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
7.0
TV
Target
7.4
TV
The Legend of Robin Hood
7.0
TV
Original Sin
7.0
Movie
The Tempest
Acting credits 33
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | A Paw Patrol Christmas Film | Santa (voice) |
| 2025 | Charlie the Wonderdog Film | Food Vendor / Stinky (voice) |
| 2023 | 10 Reasons Why Men Cheat Film | Mark IV |
| 1997 | Original Sin TV | Dr Wardle (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret Film | DI Ransome |
| 1994 | Grushko Film | Nekrasov |
| 1992 | A Touch of Frost TV | Barry Curzon (1 ep) |
| 1992 | A Question of Identity Film | Dean |
| 1992 | The Big Breakfast TV | (60 ep) |
| 1986 | A Dangerous Kind of Love Film | Horace Walker |
| 1985 | Super Gran TV | Woodrow Z. Loudermilk (1 ep) |
| 1984 | The Bill TV | (3 ep) |
| 1984 | Cold Warrior TV | Frank Liscombe (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Saturday Review TV | Ford Prefect (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Driving Ambition Film | Mr Clifford |
| 1982 | The Missionary Film | Young Man at Shoot |
| 1981 | The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy Film | Ford Prefect |
| 1981 | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy TV | Ford Prefect (6 ep) |
| 1980 | The Tempest Film | Ariel |
| 1979 | Sweet Wine of Youth Film | Dudley Ward |
| 1979 | Print-Out Film | Bernard Fermor |
| 1978 | Thank You, Comrades Film | Gardin |
| 1977 | Target TV | Paul Marshall (1 ep) |
| 1977 | The Sunday Drama TV | (1 ep) |
| 1976 | Jumping Bean Bag Film | Ozzie Freemantle |
| 1975 | The Legend of Robin Hood TV | Prince John (6 ep) |
| 1975 | The Floater Film | Klaus Miller |
| 1975 | Escort Girls Film | Hugh Lloyd |
| 1975 | The Sweeney TV | Andy Deacon (1 ep) |
| 1974 | Playhouse TV | Dudley Ward (1 ep) |
| 1970 | Play for Today TV | Ozzie (1 ep) |
| 1970 | On the House TV | Ronald (1 ep) |
| 1965 | Thirty-Minute Theatre TV | Edwin (1 ep) |