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