David Dixon
Acting • Born 1947-10-28
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.
Filmography
29 credits
Grushko
Movie • 1994
Nekrasov
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Movie • 1981
Ford Prefect
Escort Girls
Movie • 1975
Hugh Lloyd
Driving Ambition
Movie • 1984
Mr Clifford
A Question of Identity
Movie • 1992
Dean
The Missionary
Movie • 1982
Young Man at Shoot
The Tempest
Movie • 1980
Ariel
The Floater
Movie • 1975
Klaus Miller
Jumping Bean Bag
Movie • 1976
Ozzie Freemantle
Sweet Wine of Youth
Movie • 1979
Dudley Ward
10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
Movie • 2023
Mark IV
A Dangerous Kind of Love
Movie • 1986
Horace Walker
Print-Out
Movie • 1979
Bernard Fermor
A Paw Patrol Christmas
Movie • 2025
Santa (voice)
Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret
Movie • 1995
DI Ransome
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
Movie
Ford Prefect
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
TV • 1981
Ford Prefect
The Bill
TV • 1984
The Sweeney
TV • 1975
Andy Deacon
A Touch of Frost
TV • 1992
The Big Breakfast
TV • 1992
Super Gran
TV • 1985
Woodrow Z. Loudermilk
Saturday Review
TV • 1984
Ford Prefect
Play for Today
TV • 1970
Ozzie
Playhouse
TV • 1974
Dudley Ward
On the House
TV • 1970
Ronald
Target
TV • 1977
Paul Marshall
Cold Warrior
TV • 1984
Frank Liscombe
The Legend of Robin Hood
TV • 1975
Prince John