Simon Jones

Simon Jones

Age 75 — born July 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.

Drama

51Credits21 TV · 30 films
1967–2022Years activefirst to latest
10.0 Highest ratedVictorian Scandals
7.0 Average ratingacross 43 titles

Top TV shows 21best Simon Jones shows

  1. 1Victorian Scandals posterVictorian ScandalsMr Thornbury · 1 ep · 197610.0
  2. 2Oz posterOzJudge Mason Kessler · 2 eps · 19978.1
  3. 3Brideshead Revisited posterBrideshead RevisitedLord Brideshead 'Bridey' · 1981–1981 · Drama8.1
  4. 4The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy posterThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyArthur Dent · 6 eps · 19818.0
  5. 5Blackadder posterBlackadderSir Walter Raleigh · 1 ep · 19838.0
  6. 6Law & Order: Special Victims Unit posterLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitDarien Marshall · 1 ep · 19998.0
  7. 7Liberty! posterLiberty!Ambrose Serle · 6 eps · 19977.8
  8. 8Remember WENN posterRemember WENNTed E. Peck · 1 ep · 19967.8
  9. 9The Gilded Age posterThe Gilded AgeAlfred Bannister · 25 eps · 20227.7
  10. 10The Good Fight posterThe Good FightJudge Carl Gattis · 1 ep · 20177.5
  11. 11Murder, She Wrote posterMurder, She WroteBarnaby Friar · 1 ep · 19847.5
  12. 12The Price posterThe PriceLansbury · 6 eps · 19857.5
  13. 13Omnibus posterOmnibus1 ep · 19677.2
  14. 14Newhart posterNewhart1 ep · 19827.1
  15. 15Playhouse posterPlayhouseCecil Garfield · 1 ep · 19747.0
  16. 16Hart to Hart posterHart to Hart1 ep · 19796.9
  17. 17CI5: The New Professionals posterCI5: The New Professionals1 ep · 19996.8
  18. 18Cambridge Spies posterCambridge SpiesSir Michael Boal · 1 ep · 20036.4
  19. 19Muck and Brass posterMuck and BrassBasil Bastedas · 6 eps · 19826.3
  20. 20Tattingers1 ep · 19886.0
  21. 21American Idol posterAmerican IdolProducer · 513 eps · 20025.1

Top movies 30best Simon Jones movies

  1. 1Brazil posterBrazilArrest Official · 19857.7
  2. 2Twelve Monkeys posterTwelve MonkeysZoologist · 19957.6
  3. 3Spectropia posterSpectropiaThe Duck · 20067.5
  4. 4Monty Python's The Meaning of Life posterMonty Python's The Meaning of LifeCedric · 19837.3
  5. 5The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy posterThe Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyArthur Dent · 19817.2
  6. 6Matilda posterMatildaShellhammer (uncredited) · 19967.2
  7. 7Downton Abbey posterDownton AbbeyKing George V · 20197.1
  8. 8Griffin & Phoenix posterGriffin & PhoenixProfessor · 20067.1
  9. 9Sir Henry at Rawlinson End posterSir Henry at Rawlinson EndJoachim · 19807.0
  10. 10Guru in SevenRemoval man 1 · 19987.0
  11. 11Reds posterRedsLouise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited) · 19816.9
  12. 12The Thomas Crown Affair posterThe Thomas Crown AffairCatherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited) · 19996.8
  13. 13Miracle on 34th Street posterMiracle on 34th StreetDonald Shellhammer · 19946.8
  14. 14The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy posterThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyGhostly Image · 20056.7
  15. 15American Friends posterAmerican FriendsAnderson · 19916.4
  16. 16The Devil's Own posterThe Devil's OwnHarry Sloan · 19976.2
  17. 17For Love or Money posterFor Love or MoneyAlbert · 19936.2
  18. 18Green Card posterGreen CardParty Guest · 19906.1
  19. 19Giro City posterGiro CityHenderson · 19825.6
  20. 20Club Paradise posterClub ParadiseToby Prooth · 19865.2
  21. 21The Search for Simon posterThe Search for SimonThe Man in the Hat · 20135.0
  22. 22Privates on Parade posterPrivates on ParadeSergeant Eric Young-Love · 19834.9
  23. 23The Price posterThe PriceLansbury · 1985
  24. 24The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe posterThe Kindness of Mrs RadcliffeCecil Garfield · 1981
  25. 25Fothergill posterFothergillHorsburgh · 1981
  26. 26No Visible Scar posterNo Visible ScarDavid Hanson · 1981
  27. 27Out of the Trees posterOut of the Trees1976
  28. 28Friends Not Food posterFriends Not FoodSir Donald Scarborough
  29. 29Claws posterClawsEric · 1987
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