David Dixon
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.
Movie Appearances
Grushko
as Nekrasov
1994
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as Ford Prefect
1981
Escort Girls
as Hugh Lloyd
1975
Driving Ambition
as Mr Clifford
1984
A Question of Identity
as Dean
1992
The Missionary
as Young Man at Shoot
1982
The Tempest
as Ariel
1980
The Floater
as Klaus Miller
1975
Jumping Bean Bag
as Ozzie Freemantle
1976
Sweet Wine of Youth
as Dudley Ward
1979
10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
as Mark IV
2023
A Dangerous Kind of Love
as Horace Walker
1986
Print-Out
as Bernard Fermor
1979
A Paw Patrol Christmas
as Santa (voice)
2025
Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret
as DI Ransome
1995
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
as Ford Prefect
TBA
TV Appearances
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as Ford Prefect
1981
The Bill
1984
The Sweeney
as Andy Deacon
1975
A Touch of Frost
as Barry Curzon
1992
The Big Breakfast
1992
Super Gran
as Woodrow Z. Loudermilk
1985
Saturday Review
as Ford Prefect
1984
Play for Today
as Ozzie
1970
Playhouse
as Dudley Ward
1974
On the House
as Ronald
1970
Target
as Paul Marshall
1977
Cold Warrior
as Frank Liscombe
1984