David Dixon
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 28, 1947 in Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
- Age
- 79
- Active Years
- 1965–2025 (61 Years)
- Total Credits
- 24 credits in database
Biography
David Dixon works in acting. Born October 28, 1947 in Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
24 titles- Play for Today (1970) as Ozzie
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Barry Curzon
- The Bill (1984)
- Playhouse (1974) as Dudley Ward
- The Sweeney (1975) as Andy Deacon
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Edwin
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981) as Ford Prefect
- A Paw Patrol Christmas (2025) as Santa (voice)
- Target (1977) as Paul Marshall
- Super Gran (1985) as Woodrow Z. Loudermilk
- Charlie the Wonderdog (2025) as Food Vendor / Stinky (voice)
- The Sunday Drama (1977)
- The Big Breakfast (1992)
- The Legend of Robin Hood (1975) as Prince John
- Cold Warrior (1984) as Frank Liscombe
- On the House (1970) as Ronald
- Original Sin (1997) as Dr Wardle
- The Missionary (1982) as Young Man at Shoot
- Saturday Review (1984) as Ford Prefect
- The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (1981) as Ford Prefect
- The Tempest (1980) as Ariel
- Grushko (1994) as Nekrasov
- The Floater (1975) as Klaus Miller
- Sweet Wine of Youth (1979) as Dudley Ward
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Dixon best known for?
David Dixon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure (2003), A Touch of Frost (1992), Cyberjack (1995), Playhouse (1974).
When and where was David Dixon born?
David Dixon was born on October 28, 1947 in Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK.
How many credits does David Dixon have?
David Dixon has 24 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1965 and 2025.
What is David Dixon's background in cinema and television?
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...
David Dixon by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Sweeney (1975) as Andy Deacon — aged about 27
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981) as Ford Prefect — aged about 33
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Barry Curzon — aged about 44
- A Paw Patrol Christmas (2025) as Santa (voice) — aged about 77
- The Legend of Robin Hood (1975) as Prince John — aged about 27
- The Big Breakfast (1992) — aged about 44
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