David Dixon

Actor

Born October 28, 1947 in Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK

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

A Paw Patrol Christmas
Film, 2025
as Santa (voice)
Charlie the Wonderdog
Film, 2025
as Food Vendor / Stinky (voice)
10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
Film, 2023
as Mark IV
Original Sin
TV series, 1997
as Dr Wardle
Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret
Film, 1995
as DI Ransome
Grushko
Film, 1994
as Nekrasov
A Touch of Frost
TV series, 1992
as Barry Curzon
A Question of Identity
Film, 1992
as Dean
A Dangerous Kind of Love
Film, 1986
as Horace Walker
Super Gran
TV series, 1985
as Woodrow Z. Loudermilk
The Bill
TV series, 1984
3 episodes
Cold Warrior
TV series, 1984
as Frank Liscombe
Driving Ambition
Film, 1984
as Mr Clifford
The Missionary
Film, 1982
as Young Man at Shoot
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Film, 1981
as Ford Prefect
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
TV series, 1981
as Ford Prefect
The Tempest
Film, 1980
as Ariel
Sweet Wine of Youth
Film, 1979
as Dudley Ward
Print-Out
Film, 1979
as Bernard Fermor
Thank You, Comrades
Film, 1978
as Gardin
Target
TV series, 1977
as Paul Marshall
The Sunday Drama
TV series, 1977
1 episode
Jumping Bean Bag
Film, 1976
as Ozzie Freemantle
The Legend of Robin Hood
TV series, 1975
as Prince John
The Floater
Film, 1975
as Klaus Miller
Escort Girls
Film, 1975
as Hugh Lloyd
The Sweeney
TV series, 1975
as Andy Deacon
Playhouse
TV series, 1974
as Dudley Ward
Play for Today
TV series, 1970
as Ozzie
On the House
TV series, 1970
as Ronald