
David Dixon
Biography
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.
Filmography

The Floater
1975 · 10.0

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981 · 8.1

The Sweeney
1975 · 8.1

Jumping Bean Bag
1976 · 8.0

A Touch of Frost
1992 · 7.6

Grushko
1994 · 7.5

A Paw Patrol Christmas
2025 · 7.4

The Legend of Robin Hood
1975 · 7.4

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981 · 7.3

The Big Breakfast
1992 · 7.2

Playhouse
1974 · 7.0

Target
1977 · 7.0
Cold Warrior
1984 · 7.0

Original Sin
1997 · 7.0

The Tempest
1980 · 7.0

A Question of Identity
1992 · 7.0

The Bill
1984 · 6.8

Play for Today
1970 · 6.6

Super Gran
1985 · 6.4

Charlie the Wonderdog
2025 · 6.3
On the House
1970 · 6.0

The Missionary
1982 · 5.6
The Sunday Drama
1977 · 5.0

Escort Girls
1975 · 4.4

Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965 · 4.2

10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
2023 · 1.5
Life at Stake
1978 · 0.0
Saturday Review
1984 · 0.0

Print-Out
1979 · 0.0
Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret
1995 · 0.0
Thank You, Comrades
1978 · 0.0

Sweet Wine of Youth
1979 · 0.0

Driving Ambition
1984 · 0.0
A Dangerous Kind of Love
1986 · 0.0