Simon Jones
0.5Acting

Simon Jones

Jul 27, 1950 - Charlton Park, Wiltshire, England, UK

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.

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Media
Movie1983Monty Python's The Meaning of LifeCedric
Movie1997The Devil's OwnHarry Sloan
Movie1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyArthur Dent
Movie2006SpectropiaThe Duck
Movie1990Green CardParty Guest
Movie1995Twelve MonkeysZoologist
Movie2007What the Pythons Did Next...Self
Movie1983Privates on ParadeSergeant Eric Young-Love
Movie1980Sir Henry at Rawlinson EndJoachim
Movie1987ClawsEric
Movie1985The PriceLansbury
Movie1976Out of the Trees
Movie2019Downton AbbeyKing George V
Movie1981RedsLouise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited)
Movie1994Miracle on 34th StreetDonald Shellhammer
Movie1991American FriendsAnderson
Movie2006Griffin & PhoenixProfessor
Movie1993For Love or MoneyAlbert
Movie1985BrazilArrest Official
Movie2013The Search for SimonThe Man in the Hat
Movie1999The Thomas Crown AffairCatherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited)
Movie1998Guru in SevenRemoval man 1
Movie1986Club ParadiseToby Prooth
Movie2005The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyGhostly Image
Movie1996MatildaShellhammer (uncredited)
Movie1982Giro CityHenderson
Movie1981No Visible ScarDavid Hanson
Movie2021Monty Python's Best Bits CelebratedSelf
Movie1981FothergillHorsburgh
Movie1981The Kindness of Mrs RadcliffeCecil Garfield
TV Show1981The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyArthur Dent6
TV Show1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitDarien Marshall1
TV Show1997OzJudge Mason Kessler2
TV Show1982Newhart1
TV Show1979Hart to Hart1
TV Show1981Brideshead Revisited'Bridey', Lord Brideshead11
TV Show1999CI5: The New Professionals1
TV Show1988Tattingers1
TV Show1983BlackadderSir Walter Raleigh1
TV Show1984Saturday ReviewArthur Dent1
TV Show2003Cambridge SpiesSir Michael Boal1
TV Show1982Muck and BrassBasil Bastedas6
TV Show1997Liberty!Ambrose Serle6
TV Show2017The Good FightJudge Carl Gattis1
TV Show2022The Gilded AgeAlfred Bannister25
TV Show1985The PriceLansbury6
TV Show1984Murder, She WroteBarnaby Friar1
TV Show1996Remember WENNTed E. Peck1
TV Show1974PlayhouseCecil Garfield1

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TV Show2002American IdolProducerProduction