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David Dixon

Bio: 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

Born: Tue, Oct 28 1947

Birthplace: Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK

David Dixon is 77 years old

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Poster of Grushko

David Dixon was 46 in Grushko as 'Nekrasov'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 24 1994

Poster of A Question of Identity

A Question of Identity

David Dixon was 45 in A Question of Identity as 'Dean'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1992

Poster of Driving Ambition

Driving Ambition

David Dixon was 36 in Driving Ambition as 'Mr Clifford'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 03 1984

Poster of The Missionary

David Dixon was 35 in The Missionary as 'Young Man at Shoot'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 02 1982

Poster of The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

David Dixon was 33 in The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy as 'Ford Prefect'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 09 1981

Poster of The Restaurant at the End of the Universe

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe

David Dixon was 32 in The Restaurant at the End of the Universe

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 22 1980

Poster of The Tempest

David Dixon was 32 in The Tempest as 'Ariel'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 27 1980

Poster of Sweet Wine of Youth

Sweet Wine of Youth

David Dixon was 32 in Sweet Wine of Youth as 'Dudley Ward'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 1979

Poster of Jumping Bean Bag

Jumping Bean Bag

David Dixon was 28 in Jumping Bean Bag as 'Ozzie Freemantle'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 17 1976

Poster of The Floater

David Dixon was 27 in The Floater as 'Klaus Miller'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 29 1975

Poster of Escort Girls

David Dixon was 27 in Escort Girls as 'Hugh Lloyd'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1975

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Murder Drones

David Dixon was 73+ in Murder Drones as 'Khan / Darren / Frank / Reid (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 2021

Poster of A Touch of Frost

A Touch of Frost

David Dixon was 45+ in A Touch of Frost

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 06 1992

Poster of The Big Breakfast

The Big Breakfast

David Dixon was 44+ in The Big Breakfast

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1992

Poster of Super Gran

David Dixon was 37+ in Super Gran as 'Woodrow Z. Loudermilk'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 20 1985

Poster of The Bill

David Dixon was 36+ in The Bill

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984

Poster of Saturday Review

Saturday Review

David Dixon was 36+ in Saturday Review as 'Ford Prefect'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 12 1984

Poster of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

David Dixon was 33+ in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as 'Ford Prefect'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 05 1981

Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare

The BBC Television Shakespeare

David Dixon was 31+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978

Poster of A Horseman Riding By

A Horseman Riding By

David Dixon was 30+ in A Horseman Riding By

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1978

Poster of Lillie

David Dixon was 30+ in Lillie

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1978

Poster of The Legend of Robin Hood

The Legend of Robin Hood

David Dixon was 28+ in The Legend of Robin Hood

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 23 1975

Poster of The Sweeney

David Dixon was 27+ in The Sweeney as 'Andy Deacon'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975

Poster of Play for Today

David Dixon was 22+ in Play for Today as 'Ozzie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970