Actor profile

Sandra Dickinson

20th October 1948 Washington, District of Columbia, USA Acting

Sandra Dickinson is a talented American-British actress best known for her role as Trillian in the original BBC television adaptation of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." Her portrayal of Trillian, the lone human survivor in the universe, brought a mix of intelligence, humor, and charm to the character. Dickinson's performance added depth and warmth to the role, contributing to the appeal of the series. Her work in the show earned her recognition and solidified her as an integral part of the beloved adaptation of Douglas Adams' iconic work.

24 Movies 21 TV Shows 45 Credits

Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

The Running Man poster

The Running Man 11th November 2025 as Victoria Perrakis

Dead Actually poster

Dead Actually 4th October 2025

Jungle Beat 2: The Past poster

Jungle Beat 2: The Past 10th April 2025 as Zoog

The Batman poster

The Batman 1st March 2022 as Dory

Jeepers Creepers poster

Jeepers Creepers 12th October 2020 as Fantasy Lover (voice)

Dead Fred poster

Dead Fred 5th June 2019 as Georganne

Intrigo: Death of an Author poster

Intrigo: Death of an Author 11th October 2018 as Madame H

Ready Player One poster

Ready Player One 28th March 2018 as Old Boxing Woman

You, Me and Him poster

You, Me and Him 1st February 2018 as Jury

Tormented poster

Tormented 22nd May 2009 as Miss Swanson

Stagknight poster

Stagknight 1st January 2007 as Fay

Mist: The Tale of a Sheepdog Puppy poster

Mist: The Tale of a Sheepdog Puppy 4th August 2006 as Gail / Joyce Duck (voice)

Mist: The Tale of a Sheepdog Puppy poster

Mist: The Tale of a Sheepdog Puppy 25th December 2005 as Gail/Joyce Duck(voice)

Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' poster

Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' 5th July 2005 as Self

Caught in the Act poster

Caught in the Act 10th May 2004 as Mother

Space Truckers poster

Space Truckers 4th October 1996 as Bitchin' Betty

Balto poster

Balto 22nd December 1995 as Dixie / Sylvie (voice)

Dead Man's Folly poster

Dead Man's Folly 8th January 1986 as Marilyn Gale

Supergirl poster

Supergirl 1st July 1984 as Pretty Young Lady

The Lonely Lady poster

The Lonely Lady 2nd October 1983

Superman III poster

Superman III 17th June 1983 as Wife

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy poster

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

The Final Programme poster

The Final Programme 4th October 1973 as Waitress

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe as Trillian

Counterfeit Cat poster

Counterfeit Cat 26th May 2016 as (voice)

Thunderbirds Are Go! poster

Thunderbirds Are Go! 4th April 2015 as Grandma Tracy (voice)

White Van Man poster

White Van Man 22nd March 2011 as Debbie

Celebrity Coach Trip poster

Celebrity Coach Trip 8th November 2010 as Self

Four Weddings poster

Four Weddings 6th July 2009

Cash in the Celebrity Attic 7th July 2008 as Self

If... 10th March 2004 as Janey

Sunburn poster

Sunburn 16th January 1999 as Sylvie Chalfont

Pebble Mill 14th October 1991 as Self

2Point4 Children poster

2Point4 Children 3rd September 1991 as Tina

Tales from the Crypt poster

Tales from the Crypt 10th June 1989 as Sally

Eisenhower and Lutz poster

Eisenhower and Lutz 14th March 1988 as Patsy Warner

You Bet! poster

You Bet! 20th February 1988

The Clairvoyant poster

The Clairvoyant 27th November 1984 as Lily

I've Got A Secret 24th October 1984

Philip Marlowe, Private Eye poster

Philip Marlowe, Private Eye 16th April 1983 as Blossom

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy poster

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

Triangle poster

Triangle 5th January 1981 as Penny Warrender

Blankety Blank poster

Blankety Blank 18th January 1979

Return of the Saint poster

Return of the Saint 10th September 1978 as Girl at Airport

Rainbow poster

Rainbow 16th October 1972 as Herself - Storyteller