Person

David Dixon

Acting · Born 1947-10-28 · 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.

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  Play for Today

  Ozzie

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  A Touch of Frost

  Barry Curzon

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  The Bill

  1984

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  Playhouse

  Dudley Ward

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  The Sweeney

  Andy Deacon

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  Thirty-Minute Theatre

  Edwin

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  A Paw Patrol Christmas

  Santa (voice)

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  Target

  Paul Marshall

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  The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

  Ford Prefect

• Cold Warrior

  Frank Liscombe

• 2025A Paw Patrol ChristmasSanta (voice)
• 2025Charlie the WonderdogFood Vendor / Stinky (voice)
• 202310 Reasons Why Men CheatMark IV
• 1997Original SinDr Wardle
• 1995Circles of Deceit: Dark SecretDI Ransome
• 1994GrushkoNekrasov
• 1992A Touch of FrostBarry Curzon
• 1992A Question of IdentityDean
• 1992The Big Breakfast
• 1986A Dangerous Kind of LoveHorace Walker
• 1985Super GranWoodrow Z. Loudermilk
• 1984The Bill
• 1984Cold WarriorFrank Liscombe
• 1984Saturday ReviewFord Prefect
• 1984Driving AmbitionMr Clifford
• 1982The MissionaryYoung Man at Shoot
• 1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyFord Prefect
• 1981The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyFord Prefect
• 1980The TempestAriel
• 1979Sweet Wine of YouthDudley Ward
• 1979Print-OutBernard Fermor
• 1978Thank You, ComradesGardin
• 1977TargetPaul Marshall
• 1977The Sunday Drama
• 1976Jumping Bean BagOzzie Freemantle
• 1975The Legend of Robin HoodPrince John
• 1975The FloaterKlaus Miller
• 1975Escort GirlsHugh Lloyd
• 1975The SweeneyAndy Deacon
• 1974PlayhouseDudley Ward
• 1970Play for TodayOzzie
• 1970On the HouseRonald
• 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreEdwin