Acting
David Dixon
Born 1947-10-28
Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
Department: Acting
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
Prominent works featuring David Dixon
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Play for Today
1970
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A Touch of Frost
1992
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The Bill
1984
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The Sweeney
1975
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Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965
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Playhouse
1974
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The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
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Charlie the Wonderdog
2025
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
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A Paw Patrol Christmas
2025
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (33 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | A Paw Patrol Christmas | Santa (voice) | Movie | 2025 |
 | Charlie the Wonderdog | Food Vendor / Stinky (voice) | Movie | 2025 |
 | 10 Reasons Why Men Cheat | Mark IV | Movie | 2023 |
 | Original Sin | Dr Wardle | TV Series | 1997 |
| Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret | DI Ransome | Movie | 1995 | |
 | Grushko | Nekrasov | Movie | 1994 |
 | A Touch of Frost | Barry Curzon | TV Series | 1992 |
 | A Question of Identity | Dean | Movie | 1992 |
 | The Big Breakfast | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1992 |
| A Dangerous Kind of Love | Horace Walker | Movie | 1986 | |
 | Super Gran | Woodrow Z. Loudermilk | TV Series | 1985 |
 | The Bill | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1984 |
| Cold Warrior | Frank Liscombe | TV Series | 1984 | |
| Saturday Review | Ford Prefect | TV Series | 1984 | |
 | Driving Ambition | Mr Clifford | Movie | 1984 |
 | The Missionary | Young Man at Shoot | Movie | 1982 |
 | The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy | Ford Prefect | Movie | 1981 |
 | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Ford Prefect | TV Series | 1981 |
 | The Tempest | Ariel | Movie | 1980 |
 | Sweet Wine of Youth | Dudley Ward | Movie | 1979 |
 | Print-Out | Bernard Fermor | Movie | 1979 |
| Thank You, Comrades | Gardin | Movie | 1978 | |
 | Target | Paul Marshall | TV Series | 1977 |
| The Sunday Drama | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1977 | |
 | Jumping Bean Bag | Ozzie Freemantle | Movie | 1976 |
 | The Legend of Robin Hood | Prince John | TV Series | 1975 |
 | The Floater | Klaus Miller | Movie | 1975 |
 | Escort Girls | Hugh Lloyd | Movie | 1975 |
 | The Sweeney | Andy Deacon | TV Series | 1975 |
 | Playhouse | Dudley Ward | TV Series | 1974 |
 | Play for Today | Ozzie | TV Series | 1970 |
| On the House | Ronald | TV Series | 1970 | |
 | Thirty-Minute Theatre | Edwin | TV Series | 1965 |