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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
Grushko
David Dixon was
46 in Grushko
as 'Nekrasov'.
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'.
Fri, Nov 13 1992
Poster of Driving Ambition
Driving Ambition
David Dixon was
36 in Driving Ambition
as 'Mr Clifford'.
Sat, Mar 03 1984
Poster of The Missionary
The Missionary
David Dixon was
35 in The Missionary
as 'Young Man at Shoot'.
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'.
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
Tue, Apr 22 1980
Poster of The Tempest
The Tempest
David Dixon was
32 in The Tempest
as 'Ariel'.
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'.
Wed, Dec 12 1979
Poster of Jumping Bean Bag
Jumping Bean Bag
David Dixon was
28 in Jumping Bean Bag
as 'Ozzie Freemantle'.
Tue, Feb 17 1976
Poster of The Floater
The Floater
David Dixon was
27 in The Floater
as 'Klaus Miller'.
Thu, May 29 1975
Poster of Escort Girls
Escort Girls
David Dixon was
27 in Escort Girls
as 'Hugh Lloyd'.
Fri, Feb 28 1975

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Murder Drones
Murder Drones
David Dixon was
73+ in Murder Drones
as 'Khan / Darren / Frank / Reid (voice)'.
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
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 06 1992
Poster of The Big Breakfast
The Big Breakfast
David Dixon was
44+ in The Big Breakfast
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1992
Poster of Super Gran
Super Gran
David Dixon was
37+ in Super Gran
as 'Woodrow Z. Loudermilk'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 20 1985
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
David Dixon was
36+ in The Bill
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Saturday Review
Saturday Review
David Dixon was
36+ in Saturday Review
as 'Ford Prefect'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 05 1981
Poster of BBC Television Shakespeare
BBC Television Shakespeare
David Dixon was
31+ in BBC Television Shakespeare
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
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1978
Poster of Lillie
Lillie
David Dixon was
30+ in Lillie
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
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 23 1975
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
David Dixon was
27+ in The Sweeney
as 'Andy Deacon'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
David Dixon was
22+ in Play for Today
as 'Ozzie'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970