Acting · Charlton Park, Wiltshire, England, UK · Born July 27, 1950
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.
TVThe Gilded Age
2022
as Alfred Bannister
MovieMonty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
2021
as Self
MovieDownton Abbey
2019
as King George V
TVThe Good Fight
2017
as Judge Carl Gattis
MovieThe Search for Simon
2013
as The Man in the Hat
MovieWhat the Pythons Did Next...
2007
as Self
MovieGriffin & Phoenix
2006
as Professor
MovieSpectropia
2006
as The Duck
MovieThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
2005
as Ghostly Image
TVCambridge Spies
2003
as Sir Michael Boal
TVLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Darien Marshall
TVCI5: The New Professionals
1999
MovieThe Thomas Crown Affair
1999
as Catherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited)
Guru in Seven
1998
as Removal man 1
TVLiberty!
1997
as Ambrose Serle
TVOz
1997
as Judge Mason Kessler
MovieThe Devil's Own
1997
as Harry Sloan
MovieMatilda
1996
as Shellhammer (uncredited)
TVRemember WENN
1996
as Ted E. Peck
MovieTwelve Monkeys
1995
as Zoologist
MovieMiracle on 34th Street
1994
as Donald Shellhammer
MovieFor Love or Money
1993
as Albert
MovieAmerican Friends
1991
as Anderson
TVShrinks
1991
as Jack Cavendish
MovieGreen Card
1990
as Party Guest
Tattingers
1988
MovieClaws
1987
as Eric
MovieClub Paradise
1986
as Toby Prooth
MovieBrazil
1985
as Arrest Official
MovieThe Price
1985
as Lansbury
TVThe Price
1985
as Lansbury
TVMurder, She Wrote
1984
as Barnaby Friar
Saturday Review
1984
as Arthur Dent
TVBlackadder
1983
as Sir Walter Raleigh
MovieMonty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983
as Cedric
MoviePrivates on Parade
1983
as Sergeant Eric Young-Love
MovieGiro City
1982
as Henderson
TVNewhart
1982
TVMuck and Brass
1982
as Basil Bastedas
MovieReds
1981
as Louise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited)
MovieNo Visible Scar
1981
as David Hanson
TVBrideshead Revisited
1981
as Earl of Brideshead
MovieThe Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as Arthur Dent
MovieThe Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe
1981
as Cecil Garfield
MovieFothergill
1981
as Horsburgh
TVThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as Arthur Dent
MovieSir Henry at Rawlinson End
1980
as Joachim
TVHart to Hart
1979
TVVictorian Scandals
1976
as Mr Thornbury
MovieOut of the Trees
1976
TVPlayhouse
1974
as Cecil Garfield
TVOmnibus
1967
Offsite
MovieFriends Not Food
as Sir Donald Scarborough
