David Dixon
Known for ActingBorn 1947-10-28Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
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
A Paw Patrol Christmas
2025 · as Santa (voice)
Charlie the Wonderdog
2025 · as Food Vendor / Stinky (voice)
The Missionary
1982 · as Young Man at Shoot
The Floater
1975 · as Klaus Miller
The Tempest
1980 · as Ariel
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981 · as Ford Prefect
Thank You, Comrades
1978 · as Gardin
Escort Girls
1975 · as Hugh Lloyd
Grushko
1994 · as Nekrasov
Print-Out
1979 · as Bernard Fermor
Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret
1995 · as DI Ransome
Driving Ambition
1984 · as Mr Clifford
Jumping Bean Bag
1976 · as Ozzie Freemantle
A Dangerous Kind of Love
1986 · as Horace Walker
10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
2023 · as Mark IV
Sweet Wine of Youth
1979 · as Dudley Ward
A Question of Identity
1992 · as Dean