David Dixon
Birthday: 1947-10-28 | Place of Birth: Derby, Derbyshire, England, UKDavid 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.
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Known For
Acting
Year
Title
Role
2025
A Paw Patrol Christmas
as Santa (voice)
1992
A Question of Identity
as Dean
1986
A Dangerous Kind of Love
as Horace Walker
1984
Driving Ambition
as Mr Clifford
1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as Ford Prefect
1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as Ford Prefect
1980
The Tempest
as Ariel
1979
Print-Out
as Bernard Fermor
1979
Sweet Wine of Youth
as Dudley Ward
1976
Jumping Bean Bag
as Ozzie Freemantle
