David Dixon
Born
October 28, 1947 (77 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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.
Known For
10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
Mark IV
2023
Grushko
Nekrasov
1994
A Touch of Frost
(1 episode)
1992
A Question of Identity
Dean
1992
The Big Breakfast
(60 episodes)
1992
A Dangerous Kind of Love
Horace Walker
1986
Super Gran
Woodrow Z. Loudermilk · (1 episode)
1985
The Bill
(3 episodes)
1984
Saturday Review
Ford Prefect · (1 episode)
1984
Driving Ambition
Mr Clifford
1984
The Missionary
Young Man at Shoot
1982
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Ford Prefect
1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Ford Prefect · (6 episodes)
1981
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
1980
The Tempest
Ariel
1980
Sweet Wine of Youth
Dudley Ward
1979
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Ariel · (1 episode)
1978
Lillie
(2 episodes)
1978
A Horseman Riding By
(13 episodes)
1978
Jumping Bean Bag
Ozzie Freemantle
1976
The Legend of Robin Hood
(6 episodes)
1975
The Floater
Klaus Miller
1975
Escort Girls
Hugh Lloyd
1975
The Sweeney
Andy Deacon · (1 episode)
1975
Play for Today
Ozzie · (1 episode)
1970