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
Matilda (1996)
as Shellhammer (uncredited)
The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
as Catherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited)
Brazil (1985)
as Arrest Official
Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
as Donald Shellhammer
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
as Ghostly Image
Downton Abbey (2019)
as King George V
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)
as Cedric
The Devil's Own (1997)
as Harry Sloan
For Love or Money (1993)
as Albert
Green Card (1990)
as Party Guest
Griffin & Phoenix (2006)
as Professor
Reds (1981)
as Louise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited)
Club Paradise (1986)
as Toby Prooth
What the Pythons Did Next... (2007)
as Self
American Friends (1991)
as Anderson
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated (2021)
as Self
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (1981)
as Arthur Dent
Friends Not Food (—)
as Sir Donald Scarborough
Privates on Parade (1983)
as Sergeant Eric Young-Love
The Price (1985)
as Lansbury
Giro City (1982)
as Henderson
Spectropia (2006)
as The Duck
Guru in Seven (1998)
as Removal man 1
Out of the Trees (1976)
Actor
Sir Henry at Rawlinson End (1980)
as Joachim
Offsite (—)
Actor
The Search for Simon (2013)
as The Man in the Hat
No Visible Scar (1981)
as David Hanson
Claws (1987)
as Eric
Fothergill (1981)
as Horsburgh
The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe (1981)
as Cecil Garfield