David Dixon
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
ActingBirthday
October 28, 1947Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
10Place of birth
Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/h8aJVNsMsH2INj0WjaJJOQaMTJ8.jpg)
Cast credits
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The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Ford Prefect![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/iMfAe1lR3rLr1Sq3mATMZgW2YSj.jpg)
Escort Girls
Hugh Lloyd![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/eJPmoHQ9W8x48khwfmYHPd6lj4I.jpg)
The Missionary
Young Man at Shoot![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/4XRjTJk4HLNK7hhTPuBYRZAnHWO.jpg)
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/AVOEHapwcKPFVgn19nXJT0Y7f3.jpg)
The Tempest
Ariel![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/5UWEN1m3lmiFwWeayuB7g6JZqfs.jpg)
The Floater
Klaus Miller![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/pi9joobJssPeJ7dkFkchPz7864d.jpg)
Jumping Bean Bag
Ozzie Freemantle![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/5AaxL8jQ6q26Xqdl3GXXxdE0Ary.jpg)
Driving Ambition
Mr Clifford![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/3oobvQQDe2IUL1dpOORBgDCEFXA.jpg)
Grushko
Nekrasov![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/zrjKYR0e1BhGODpAUqA83H0j85o.jpg)
A Question of Identity
Dean