David Dixon
Acting
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Acting Credits
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.
Known For
Filmography
A Paw Patrol Christmas
2025
as Santa (voice)
Charlie the Wonderdog
2025
as Food Vendor / Stinky (voice)
10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
2023
as Mark IV
Original Sin
1997
as Dr Wardle
Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret
1995
as DI Ransome
Grushko
1994
as Nekrasov
A Question of Identity
1992
as Dean
A Touch of Frost
1992
as Barry Curzon
The Big Breakfast
1992
A Dangerous Kind of Love
1986
as Horace Walker
Super Gran
1985
as Woodrow Z. Loudermilk
Driving Ambition
1984
as Mr Clifford
The Bill
1984
Saturday Review
1984
as Ford Prefect
Cold Warrior
1984
as Frank Liscombe
The Missionary
1982
as Young Man at Shoot
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as Ford Prefect
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as Ford Prefect
The Tempest
1980
as Ariel
Sweet Wine of Youth
1979
as Dudley Ward
Print-Out
1979
as Bernard Fermor
Thank You, Comrades
1978
as Gardin
Target
1977
as Paul Marshall
The Sunday Drama
1977
Jumping Bean Bag
1976
as Ozzie Freemantle
Escort Girls
1975
as Hugh Lloyd
The Floater
1975
as Klaus Miller
The Sweeney
1975
as Andy Deacon
The Legend of Robin Hood
1975
as Prince John
Playhouse
1974
as Dudley Ward
Play for Today
1970
as Ozzie
On the House
1970
as Ronald
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965
as Edwin