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David Dixon

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: Acting
Born: 28 Oct 1947
Age: 78
Place of birth: Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK

Known for

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy1981
A Touch of Frost1992

5.6

The Missionary1982

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy1981

Actor

Charlie the Wonderdog2026
A Paw Patrol Christmas2025
10 Reasons Why Men Cheat2023
Original Sin1997
Original Sin
Season 1
S1E2Episode 2
Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret1995
Grushko1994
A Touch of Frost1992
A Touch of Frost
Season 4
S4E3Fun Times for Swingers
A Question of Identity1992
The Big Breakfast1992
A Dangerous Kind of Love1986
Super Gran1985
Super Gran
Season 2
S2E4Supergran and the Yankee Doodle's Boodle
The Bill1984
The Bill
Season 6
S6E70Up The Steps
Season 8
S8E84Overdue
Season 14
S14E112Heat & Light
Cold Warrior1984
Cold Warrior
Season 1
S1E8Hook, Line and Sinker
Saturday Review1984
Saturday Review
Season 2
S2E1Episode 1
Driving Ambition1984
The Missionary1982
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Season 1
S1E3Episode 3
S1E4Episode 4
S1E5Episode 5
S1E6Episode 6
The Tempest1980
Sweet Wine of Youth1979
Print-Out1979
Thank You, Comrades1978
Target1977
Target
Season 2
S2E6The Trouble with Charlie
The Sunday Drama1977
The Sunday Drama
Season 1
S1E12The Man Who Liked Elephants
Jumping Bean Bag1976
The Legend of Robin Hood1975
The Legend of Robin Hood
Season 1
S1E1Part 1
S1E4Part 4
S1E5Part 5
The Floater1975
Escort Girls1975
The Sweeney1975
The Sweeney
Season 2
S2E4Big Brother
Playhouse1974
Playhouse
Season 6
S6E6Sweet Wine of Youth
Play for Today1970
Play for Today
Season 6
S6E17The Jumping Bean Bag
On the House1970
On the House
Season 2
S2E6Will the Real Harvey Micklethwaite Please Stand Up?
Thirty-Minute Theatre1965
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Season 8
S8E11Ronnie's So Long at the Fair