David Dixon
Birthday
1947/10/28 (78 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
Also know as
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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.
Acting
(1994) Grushko
as Nekrasov
(1981) The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as Ford Prefect
(1975) Escort Girls
as Hugh Lloyd
(1984) Driving Ambition
as Mr Clifford
(1992) A Question of Identity
as Dean
(1982) The Missionary
as Young Man at Shoot
(1980) The Tempest
as Ariel
(1975) The Floater
as Klaus Miller
(1976) Jumping Bean Bag
as Ozzie Freemantle
(1979) Sweet Wine of Youth
as Dudley Ward
(2023) 10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
as Mark IV
(1986) A Dangerous Kind of Love
as Horace Walker
(1979) Print-Out
as Bernard Fermor
(2025) A Paw Patrol Christmas
as Santa (voice)
(1981) The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as Ford Prefect
(1984) The Bill
as ---
(1975) The Sweeney
as Andy Deacon
(1992) A Touch of Frost
as ---
(1978) Lillie
as ---
(1992) The Big Breakfast
as ---
(1985) Super Gran
as Woodrow Z. Loudermilk
(1984) Saturday Review
as Ford Prefect
(1970) Play for Today
as Ozzie
(1974) Playhouse
as Dudley Ward
(1970) On the House
as Ronald
(1977) Target
as Paul Marshall
(1984) Cold Warrior
as Frank Liscombe
(1975) The Legend of Robin Hood
as Prince John