David Dixon

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

Play for Today

A Touch of Frost

The Bill

The Sweeney

Playhouse

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

A Paw Patrol Christmas

Target

All Movies (17)

• A Paw Patrol Christmas2025 · as Santa (voice)
• Charlie the Wonderdog2025 · as Food Vendor / Stinky (voice)
• 10 Reasons Why Men Cheat2023 · as Mark IV
• Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret1995 · as DI Ransome
• Grushko1994 · as Nekrasov
• A Question of Identity1992 · as Dean
• A Dangerous Kind of Love1986 · as Horace Walker
• Driving Ambition1984 · as Mr Clifford
• The Missionary1982 · as Young Man at Shoot
• The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy1981 · as Ford Prefect
• The Tempest1980 · as Ariel
• Sweet Wine of Youth1979 · as Dudley Ward
• Print-Out1979 · as Bernard Fermor
• Thank You, Comrades1978 · as Gardin
• Jumping Bean Bag1976 · as Ozzie Freemantle
• The Floater1975 · as Klaus Miller
• Escort Girls1975 · as Hugh Lloyd

All TV Shows (15)

• Original Sin1997 · as Dr Wardle
• A Touch of Frost1992 · as Barry Curzon
• The Big Breakfast1992
• Super Gran1985 · as Woodrow Z. Loudermilk
• The Bill1984
• Cold Warrior1984 · as Frank Liscombe
• Saturday Review1984 · as Ford Prefect
• The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy1981 · as Ford Prefect
• Target1977 · as Paul Marshall
• The Sunday Drama1977
• The Legend of Robin Hood1975 · as Prince John
• The Sweeney1975 · as Andy Deacon
• Playhouse1974 · as Dudley Ward
• Play for Today1970 · as Ozzie
• On the House1970 · as Ronald