David Dixon
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 28 October 1947 · 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.
Known for
Acting 18
- 2026The Restaurant at the End of the Universe as Ford Prefect
- 2025A Paw Patrol Christmas as Santa (voice)
- 2025Charlie the Wonderdog as Food Vendor / Stinky (voice)
- 202310 Reasons Why Men Cheat as Mark IV
- 1995Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret as DI Ransome
- 1994Grushko as Nekrasov
- 1992A Question of Identity as Dean
- 1986A Dangerous Kind of Love as Horace Walker
- 1984Driving Ambition as Mr Clifford
- 1982The Missionary as Young Man at Shoot
- 1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy as Ford Prefect
- 1980The Tempest as Ariel
- 1979Sweet Wine of Youth as Dudley Ward
- 1979Print-Out as Bernard Fermor
- 1978Thank You, Comrades as Gardin
- 1976Jumping Bean Bag as Ozzie Freemantle
- 1975The Floater as Klaus Miller
- 1975Escort Girls as Hugh Lloyd