David Dixon
17 movies · 14 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Oct 28, 1947 (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.
Profiles IMDb
Known for
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★ 7.3 The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981 · Film
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★ 7.6 A Touch of Frost
1992 · TV
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★ 5.6 The Missionary
1982 · Film
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★ 6.8 The Bill
1984 · TV
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★ 8.1 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981 · TV
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★ 6.3 Charlie the Wonderdog
2025 · Film
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★ 8.1 The Sweeney
1975 · TV
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★ 7.4 A Paw Patrol Christmas
2025 · Film
David Dixon: movies and TV shows
Acting (31)
- 2025 A Paw Patrol Christmas
as Santa (voice)
- 2025 Charlie the Wonderdog
as Food Vendor / Stinky (voice)
- 2023 10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
as Mark IV
- 1997
- 1995 Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret
as DI Ransome
- 1994 Grushko
as Nekrasov
- 1992
- 1992 A Question of Identity
as Dean
- 1986 A Dangerous Kind of Love
as Horace Walker
- 1985
- 1984
- 1984
- 1984 Driving Ambition
as Mr Clifford
- 1982 The Missionary
as Young Man at Shoot
- 1981 The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as Ford Prefect
- 1981
- 1980 The Tempest
as Ariel
- 1979 Sweet Wine of Youth
as Dudley Ward
- 1979 Print-Out
as Bernard Fermor
- 1978 Thank You, Comrades
as Gardin
- 1977
- 1977
- 1976 Jumping Bean Bag
as Ozzie Freemantle
- 1975
- 1975 The Floater
as Klaus Miller
- 1975 Escort Girls
as Hugh Lloyd
- 1975
- 1974
- 1970
- 1970
- 1965
Talk shows and appearances (2)
- 1992 The Big Breakfast
60 episodes
- 1984 Saturday Review
1 episode