Simon Jones

Simon Jones

Acting

Born:
1950-07-27
Place of birth:
Charlton Park, Wiltshire, England, UK

Biography

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.

Known For

Filmography

The Gilded Age

The Gilded Age

7.72022Alfred Bannister
TV
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated

Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated

2021Self
Movie
Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey

7.22019King George V
Movie
The Good Fight

The Good Fight

7.52017Judge Carl Gattis
TV
The Search for Simon

The Search for Simon

5.02013The Man in the Hat
Movie
What the Pythons Did Next...

What the Pythons Did Next...

2007Self
Movie
Griffin & Phoenix

Griffin & Phoenix

7.12006Professor
Movie
Spectropia

Spectropia

7.52006The Duck
Movie
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

6.72005Ghostly Image
Movie
Cambridge Spies

Cambridge Spies

6.42003Sir Michael Boal
TV
American Idol

American Idol

5.02002Producer
TV
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

8.01999Darien Marshall
TV
CI5: The New Professionals

CI5: The New Professionals

6.81999
TV
The Thomas Crown Affair

The Thomas Crown Affair

6.81999Catherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
Guru in Seven

Guru in Seven

7.01998Removal man 1
Movie
Liberty!

Liberty!

7.81997Ambrose Serle
TV
Oz

Oz

8.01997Judge Mason Kessler
TV
The Devil's Own

The Devil's Own

6.21997Harry Sloan
Movie
Matilda

Matilda

7.21996Shellhammer (uncredited)
Movie
Remember WENN

Remember WENN

7.81996Ted E. Peck
TV
Twelve Monkeys

Twelve Monkeys

7.61995Zoologist
Movie
Miracle on 34th Street

Miracle on 34th Street

6.81994Donald Shellhammer
Movie
For Love or Money

For Love or Money

6.21993Albert
Movie
American Friends

American Friends

6.31991Anderson
Movie
Shrinks

Shrinks

1991Jack Cavendish
TV
Green Card

Green Card

6.11990Party Guest
Movie
Tattingers

Tattingers

6.01988
TV
Claws

Claws

1987Eric
Movie
Club Paradise

Club Paradise

5.21986Toby Prooth
Movie
Brazil

Brazil

7.71985Arrest Official
Movie
The Price

The Price

1985Lansbury
Movie
The Price

The Price

7.51985Lansbury
TV
Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

7.51984Barnaby Friar
TV
Saturday Review

Saturday Review

1984Arthur Dent
TV
Blackadder

Blackadder

8.01983Sir Walter Raleigh
TV
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

7.31983Cedric
Movie
Privates on Parade

Privates on Parade

4.91983Sergeant Eric Young-Love
Movie
Giro City

Giro City

5.61982Henderson
Movie
Newhart

Newhart

7.21982Dr. Miles Rangel
TV
Muck and Brass

Muck and Brass

6.31982Basil Bastedas
TV
Reds

Reds

6.91981Louise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited)
Movie
No Visible Scar

No Visible Scar

1981David Hanson
Movie
Brideshead Revisited

Brideshead Revisited

7.91981Earl of Brideshead
TV
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

7.31981Arthur Dent
Movie
The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe

The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe

1981Cecil Garfield
Movie
Fothergill

Fothergill

1981Horsburgh
Movie
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

8.01981Arthur Dent
TV
Sir Henry at Rawlinson End

Sir Henry at Rawlinson End

7.01980Joachim
Movie
Hart to Hart

Hart to Hart

6.91979
TV
Victorian Scandals

Victorian Scandals

10.01976Mr Thornbury
TV
Out of the Trees

Out of the Trees

5.51976
Movie
Playhouse

Playhouse

7.01974Cecil Garfield
TV
Omnibus

Omnibus

7.21967
TV
Offsite

Offsite

Movie
Friends Not Food

Friends Not Food

Sir Donald Scarborough
Movie