Acting · Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK · Born October 28, 1947
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.
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as Santa (voice)
MovieCharlie the Wonderdog
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as Food Vendor / Stinky (voice)
Movie10 Reasons Why Men Cheat
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as Mark IV
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as Dr Wardle
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1995
as DI Ransome
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as Nekrasov
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as Barry Curzon
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as Dean
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as Horace Walker
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as Woodrow Z. Loudermilk
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as Ford Prefect
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as Young Man at Shoot
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as Ford Prefect
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1980
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as Dudley Ward
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as Bernard Fermor
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as Gardin
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as Paul Marshall
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as Ozzie Freemantle
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as Prince John
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as Klaus Miller
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as Hugh Lloyd
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as Andy Deacon
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as Dudley Ward
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as Ozzie
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as Ronald
TVThirty-Minute Theatre
1965
as Edwin
