Cast & creator
David Dixon
Best known for Play for Today, The Bill, A Touch of Frost
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.
17
film credits
16
television credits
33
1965–2025 · acting roles
6.7
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (33)
Showing 33 of 33 credits
Play for Today
Ozzie
1970
The Bill
1984
A Touch of Frost
Barry Curzon
1992
Playhouse
Dudley Ward
1974
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Edwin
1965
The Sweeney
Andy Deacon
1975
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Ford Prefect
1981
Target
Paul Marshall
1977
The Big Breakfast
1992
Charlie the Wonderdog
Food Vendor / Stinky (voice)
2025The Sunday Drama
1977
Super Gran
Woodrow Z. Loudermilk
1985
A Paw Patrol Christmas
Santa (voice)
2025Cold Warrior
Frank Liscombe
1984
The Legend of Robin Hood
Prince John
1975
Original Sin
Dr Wardle
1997On the House
Ronald
1970Saturday Review
Ford Prefect
1984
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Ford Prefect
1981
The Floater
Klaus Miller
1975
The Missionary
Young Man at Shoot
1982
Print-Out
Bernard Fermor
1979Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret
DI Ransome
1995
10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
Mark IV
2023
Sweet Wine of Youth
Dudley Ward
1979
A Question of Identity
Dean
1992
The Tempest
Ariel
1980A Dangerous Kind of Love
Horace Walker
1986Thank You, Comrades
Gardin
1978
Driving Ambition
Mr Clifford
1984
Jumping Bean Bag
Ozzie Freemantle
1976
Grushko
Nekrasov
1994
Escort Girls
Hugh Lloyd
1975