
Simon Jones
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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
Credits

Twelve Monkeys (1995)
as Zoologist

The Devil's Own (1997)
as Harry Sloan

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
as Ghostly Image

Matilda (1996)
as Shellhammer (uncredited)

The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
as Catherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited)

Brazil (1985)
as Arrest Official

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)
as Cedric

Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
as Donald Shellhammer

Downton Abbey (2019)
as King George V

Green Card (1990)
as Party Guest

For Love or Money (1993)
as Albert

Reds (1981)
as Louise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited)

Spectropia (2006)
as The Duck

Club Paradise (1986)
as Toby Prooth

Friends Not Food (—)
as Sir Donald Scarborough

Griffin & Phoenix (2006)
as Professor
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Actor

Out of the Trees (1976)
Actor

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (1981)
as Arthur Dent

Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated (2021)
as Self

American Friends (1991)
as Anderson

Sir Henry at Rawlinson End (1980)
as Joachim

What the Pythons Did Next... (2007)
as Self

Claws (1987)
as Eric

The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe (1981)
as Cecil Garfield

Giro City (1982)
as Henderson

Privates on Parade (1983)
as Sergeant Eric Young-Love

No Visible Scar (1981)
as David Hanson

Guru in Seven (1998)
as Removal man 1

Fothergill (1981)
as Horsburgh

The Price (1985)
as Lansbury

The Search for Simon (2013)
as The Man in the Hat





