
David Dixon
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 28, 1947 (age 79)
- Birthplace
- Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
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.
Known For
Filmography

A Paw Patrol Christmas
Movie · as Santa (voice)

Charlie the Wonderdog
Movie · as Food Vendor / Stinky (voice)

10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
Movie · as Mark IV

Original Sin
TV · as Dr Wardle · 1 ep
Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret
Movie · as DI Ransome

Grushko
Movie · as Nekrasov

A Question of Identity
Movie · as Dean

A Touch of Frost
TV · as Barry Curzon · 1 ep

The Big Breakfast
TV · 60 eps
A Dangerous Kind of Love
Movie · as Horace Walker

Super Gran
TV · as Woodrow Z. Loudermilk · 1 ep

Driving Ambition
Movie · as Mr Clifford

The Bill
TV · 3 eps
Saturday Review
TV · as Ford Prefect · 1 ep
Cold Warrior
TV · as Frank Liscombe · 1 ep

The Missionary
Movie · as Young Man at Shoot

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Movie · as Ford Prefect

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
TV · as Ford Prefect · 6 eps

The Tempest
Movie · as Ariel

Sweet Wine of Youth
Movie · as Dudley Ward

Print-Out
Movie · as Bernard Fermor
Thank You, Comrades
Movie · as Gardin
Life at Stake
TV · as Jacques Lanclot · 1 ep

Target
TV · as Paul Marshall · 1 ep
The Sunday Drama
TV · 1 ep

Jumping Bean Bag
Movie · as Ozzie Freemantle

Escort Girls
Movie · as Hugh Lloyd

The Floater
Movie · as Klaus Miller

The Sweeney
TV · as Andy Deacon · 1 ep

The Legend of Robin Hood
TV · as Prince John · 6 eps

Playhouse
TV · as Dudley Ward · 1 ep

Play for Today
TV · as Ozzie · 1 ep
On the House
TV · as Ronald · 1 ep

Thirty-Minute Theatre
TV · as Edwin · 1 ep