7.6
Movie
Acting
Simon Jones
- Born
- (age 76)
- Birthplace
- Charlton Park, Wiltshire, England, UK
- Credits
- 55 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.6
Movie
6.7
Movie
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
8.0
TV
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
7.7
Movie
Brazil
7.3
Movie
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
6.2
Movie
The Devil's Own
7.2
Movie
Downton Abbey
6.8
Movie
Miracle on 34th Street
8.0
TV
Oz
8.0
TV
Blackadder
6.1
Movie
Green Card
7.5
TV
Murder, She Wrote
6.2
Movie
For Love or Money
7.5
TV
The Good Fight
7.7
TV
The Gilded Age
7.1
Movie
Griffin & Phoenix
5.0
TV
American Idol
7.3
Movie
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Acting credits 54
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Offsite Film | |
| TBA | Friends Not Food Film | Sir Donald Scarborough |
| 2022 | The Gilded Age TV | Alfred Bannister (33 ep) |
| 2021 | Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated Film | Self |
| 2019 | Downton Abbey Film | King George V |
| 2017 | The Good Fight TV | Judge Carl Gattis (1 ep) |
| 2013 | The Search for Simon Film | The Man in the Hat |
| 2007 | What the Pythons Did Next... Film | Self |
| 2006 | Griffin & Phoenix Film | Professor |
| 2006 | Spectropia Film | The Duck |
| 2005 | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Film | Ghostly Image |
| 2003 | Cambridge Spies TV | Sir Michael Boal (1 ep) |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Darien Marshall (1 ep) |
| 1999 | CI5: The New Professionals TV | (1 ep) |
| 1999 | The Thomas Crown Affair Film | Catherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1998 | Guru in Seven Film | Removal man 1 |
| 1997 | Liberty! TV | Ambrose Serle (6 ep) |
| 1997 | Oz TV | Judge Mason Kessler (2 ep) |
| 1997 | The Devil's Own Film | Harry Sloan |
| 1996 | Matilda Film | Shellhammer (uncredited) |
| 1996 | Remember WENN TV | Ted E. Peck (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Twelve Monkeys Film | Zoologist |
| 1994 | Miracle on 34th Street Film | Donald Shellhammer |
| 1993 | For Love or Money Film | Albert |
| 1991 | American Friends Film | Anderson |
| 1991 | Shrinks TV | Jack Cavendish (7 ep) |
| 1990 | Green Card Film | Party Guest |
| 1988 | Tattingers TV | (1 ep) |
| 1987 | Claws Film | Eric |
| 1986 | Club Paradise Film | Toby Prooth |
| 1985 | Brazil Film | Arrest Official |
| 1985 | The Price Film | Lansbury |
| 1985 | The Price TV | Lansbury (6 ep) |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote TV | Barnaby Friar (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Saturday Review TV | Arthur Dent (1 ep) |
| 1983 | Blackadder TV | Sir Walter Raleigh (1 ep) |
| 1983 | Monty Python's The Meaning of Life Film | Cedric |
| 1983 | Privates on Parade Film | Sergeant Eric Young-Love |
| 1982 | Giro City Film | Henderson |
| 1982 | Newhart TV | Dr. Miles Rangel |
| 1982 | Muck and Brass TV | Basil Bastedas (6 ep) |
| 1981 | Reds Film | Louise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited) |
| 1981 | No Visible Scar Film | David Hanson |
| 1981 | Brideshead Revisited TV | Earl of Brideshead (8 ep) |
| 1981 | The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy Film | Arthur Dent |
| 1981 | The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe Film | Cecil Garfield |
| 1981 | Fothergill Film | Horsburgh |
| 1981 | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy TV | Arthur Dent (6 ep) |
| 1980 | Sir Henry at Rawlinson End Film | Joachim |
| 1979 | Hart to Hart TV | (1 ep) |
| 1976 | Victorian Scandals TV | Mr Thornbury (1 ep) |
| 1976 | Out of the Trees Film | |
| 1974 | Playhouse TV | Cecil Garfield (1 ep) |
| 1967 | Omnibus TV | (1 ep) |
Crew credits 2
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Offsite Film | Executive Producer |
| 2002 | American Idol TV | Producer (513 ep) |