David Dixon
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 28, 1947
- Birthplace
- Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
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
A Paw Patrol Christmas 2025
as Santa (voice)
Charlie the Wonderdog 2025
as Food Vendor / Stinky (voice)
10 Reasons Why Men Cheat 2023
as Mark IV
- Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret
Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret 1995
as DI Ransome
Grushko 1994
as Nekrasov
A Question of Identity 1992
as Dean
- A Dangerous Kind of Love
A Dangerous Kind of Love 1986
as Horace Walker
Driving Ambition 1984
as Mr Clifford
The Missionary 1982
as Young Man at Shoot
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy 1981
as Ford Prefect
The Tempest 1980
as Ariel
Sweet Wine of Youth 1979
as Dudley Ward
Print-Out 1979
as Bernard Fermor
- Thank You, Comrades
Thank You, Comrades 1978
as Gardin
Jumping Bean Bag 1976
as Ozzie Freemantle
The Floater 1975
as Klaus Miller
Escort Girls 1975
as Hugh Lloyd
Credits from TMDB.