David Dixon
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Oct 28, 1947 (age 78)
- Place of birth
- Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
- Credits
- 33
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
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981Movie
Ford Prefect
A Touch of Frost
1992TV
Barry Curzon
The Missionary
1982Movie
Young Man at Shoot
The Bill
1984TV
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981TV
Ford Prefect
Charlie the Wonderdog
2025Movie
Food Vendor / Stinky (voice)
Filmography
A Paw Patrol Christmas
2025Movie
Santa (voice)
Charlie the Wonderdog
2025Movie
Food Vendor / Stinky (voice)
10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
2023Movie
Mark IV
Original Sin
1997TV
Dr Wardle
Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret
1995Movie
DI Ransome
Grushko
1994Movie
Nekrasov
A Touch of Frost
1992TV
Barry Curzon
A Question of Identity
1992Movie
Dean
The Big Breakfast
1992TV
A Dangerous Kind of Love
1986Movie
Horace Walker
Super Gran
1985TV
Woodrow Z. Loudermilk
The Bill
1984TV
Cold Warrior
1984TV
Frank Liscombe
Saturday Review
1984TV
Ford Prefect
Driving Ambition
1984Movie
Mr Clifford
The Missionary
1982Movie
Young Man at Shoot
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981Movie
Ford Prefect
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981TV
Ford Prefect
The Tempest
1980Movie
Ariel
Sweet Wine of Youth
1979Movie
Dudley Ward
Print-Out
1979Movie
Bernard Fermor
Thank You, Comrades
1978Movie
Gardin
Target
1977TV
Paul Marshall
The Sunday Drama
1977TV
Jumping Bean Bag
1976Movie
Ozzie Freemantle
The Legend of Robin Hood
1975TV
Prince John
The Floater
1975Movie
Klaus Miller
Escort Girls
1975Movie
Hugh Lloyd
The Sweeney
1975TV
Andy Deacon
Playhouse
1974TV
Dudley Ward
Play for Today
1970TV
Ozzie
On the House
1970TV
Ronald
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965TV
Edwin