Born 1947 (age 78) · Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
Appears in 30 titles

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.

Filmography

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
7.2
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as Ford Prefect
The Missionary
5.6
The Missionary
1982
as Young Man at Shoot
A Paw Patrol Christmas
7.3
A Paw Patrol Christmas
2025
as Santa (voice)
Escort Girls
4.3
Escort Girls
1975
as Hugh Lloyd
10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
1.5
10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
2023
as Mark IV
The Tempest
7.0
The Tempest
1980
as Ariel
Grushko
7.5
Grushko
1994
as Nekrasov
A Question of Identity
7.0
A Question of Identity
1992
as Dean
The Floater
10.0
The Floater
1975
as Klaus Miller
Jumping Bean Bag
8.0
Jumping Bean Bag
1976
as Ozzie Freemantle
Driving Ambition
Driving Ambition
1984
as Mr Clifford
Sweet Wine of Youth
Sweet Wine of Youth
1979
as Dudley Ward
A Dangerous Kind of Love
1986
as Horace Walker
Print-Out
Print-Out
1979
as Bernard Fermor
Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret
1995
as DI Ransome