Simon Jones
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 27 July 1950 · Charlton Park, Wiltshire, England, UK
Simon Jones is a distinguished British actor known for his versatile performances on stage, television, and in films. Born in Wales, Jones has showcased his talent across various mediums. He gained recognition for his roles in projects like "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," where he portrayed the affable and bewildered Arthur Dent, earning him widespread acclaim. Jones's contributions to both theatre and screen, including appearances in acclaimed plays and television series, highlight his versatility and skill. His ability to bring authenticity and depth to his characters has earned him admiration, establishing him as a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
Known for
Acting 33
- 2026Friends Not Food as Sir Donald Scarborough
- 2026Offsite
- 2026The Restaurant at the End of the Universe as Arthur Dent
- 2021Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated as Self
- 2019Downton Abbey as King George V
- 2013The Search for Simon as The Man in the Hat
- 2007What the Pythons Did Next... as Self
- 2006Griffin & Phoenix as Professor
- 2006Spectropia as The Duck
- 2005The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as Ghostly Image
- 1999The Thomas Crown Affair as Catherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited)
- 1998Guru in Seven as Removal man 1
- 1997The Devil's Own as Harry Sloan
- 1996Matilda as Shellhammer (uncredited)
- 1995Twelve Monkeys as Zoologist
- 1994Miracle on 34th Street as Donald Shellhammer
- 1993For Love or Money as Albert
- 1991American Friends as Anderson
- 1990Green Card as Party Guest
- 1987Claws as Eric
- 1986Club Paradise as Toby Prooth
- 1985Brazil as Arrest Official
- 1985The Price as Lansbury
- 1983Monty Python's The Meaning of Life as Cedric
- 1983Privates on Parade as Sergeant Eric Young-Love
- 1982Giro City as Henderson
- 1981Reds as Louise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited)
- 1981No Visible Scar as David Hanson
- 1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy as Arthur Dent
- 1981The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe as Cecil Garfield
- 1981Fothergill as Horsburgh
- 1980Sir Henry at Rawlinson End as Joachim
- 1976Out of the Trees
Production 1
- 2026Offsite · executive producer