Actor profile

David Dixon

28th October 1947 Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK Acting

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.

16 Movies 15 TV Shows 31 Credits

Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

A Paw Patrol Christmas poster

A Paw Patrol Christmas 30th October 2025 as Santa (voice)

10 Reasons Why Men Cheat poster

10 Reasons Why Men Cheat 14th March 2023 as Mark IV

Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret 27th December 1995 as DI Ransome

Grushko poster

Grushko 24th March 1994 as Nekrasov

A Question of Identity poster

A Question of Identity 13th November 1992 as Dean

A Dangerous Kind of Love 30th June 1986 as Horace Walker

Driving Ambition poster

Driving Ambition 3rd March 1984 as Mr Clifford

The Missionary poster

The Missionary 2nd November 1982 as Young Man at Shoot

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy poster

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy 9th February 1981 as Ford Prefect

The Tempest poster

The Tempest 27th February 1980 as Ariel

Sweet Wine of Youth poster

Sweet Wine of Youth 12th December 1979 as Dudley Ward

Print-Out poster

Print-Out 26th May 1979 as Bernard Fermor

Jumping Bean Bag poster

Jumping Bean Bag 17th February 1976 as Ozzie Freemantle

The Floater poster

The Floater 29th May 1975 as Klaus Miller

Escort Girls poster

Escort Girls 28th February 1975 as Hugh Lloyd

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe as Ford Prefect

Original Sin poster

Original Sin 20th March 1997 as Dr Wardle

A Touch of Frost poster

A Touch of Frost 6th December 1992 as Barry Curzon

The Big Breakfast poster

The Big Breakfast 28th September 1992

Super Gran poster

Super Gran 20th January 1985 as Woodrow Z. Loudermilk

The Bill poster

The Bill 16th October 1984

Cold Warrior 12th September 1984 as Frank Liscombe

Saturday Review 12th May 1984 as Ford Prefect

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy poster

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 5th January 1981 as Ford Prefect

Target poster

Target 9th September 1977 as Paul Marshall

The Sunday Drama 29th May 1977

The Legend of Robin Hood poster

The Legend of Robin Hood 23rd November 1975 as Prince John

The Sweeney poster

The Sweeney 2nd January 1975 as Andy Deacon

Playhouse poster

Playhouse 13th March 1974 as Dudley Ward

Play for Today poster

Play for Today 15th October 1970 as Ozzie

On the House 24th September 1970 as Ronald