Simon Jones
July 27, 1950 (74 years old) in 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.
Known For
Credits
- 2022 ·The Gilded Ageas Mr. Bannister
- 2021 ·Monty Python's Best Bits Celebratedas Self
- 2019 ·Downton Abbeyas King George V
- 2017 ·The Good Fightas Judge Carl Gattis
- 2013 ·The Search for Simonas The Man in the Hat
- 2007 ·What the Pythons Did Next...as Self
- 2006 ·Griffin & Phoenixas Professor
- 2006 ·Spectropiaas The Duck
- 2005 ·The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxyas Ghostly Image
- 2003 ·Cambridge Spiesas Sir Michael Boal
- 1999 ·Law & Order: Special Victims Unitas Darien Marshall
- 1999 ·CI5: The New Professionalsas
- 1999 ·The Thomas Crown Affairas Catherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited)
- 1998 ·Guru in Sevenas Removal man 1
- 1997 ·Liberty!as Ambrose Serle
- 1997 ·Ozas Judge Mason Kessler
- 1997 ·The Devil's Ownas Judge Harry Sloan
- 1996 ·Matildaas Shellhammer (uncredited)
- 1995 ·Twelve Monkeysas Zoologist
- 1994 ·Miracle on 34th Streetas Donald Shellhammer
- 1993 ·For Love or Moneyas Albert
- 1991 ·American Friendsas Anderson
- 1990 ·Green Cardas Party Guest
- 1988 ·Tattingersas
- 1987 ·Clawsas Eric
- 1986 ·Club Paradiseas Toby Prooth
- 1985 ·Brazilas Arrest Official
- 1985 ·The Priceas Lansbury
- 1985 ·The Priceas Lansbury
- 1984 ·Murder, She Wroteas Barnaby Friar
- 1984 ·Saturday Reviewas Arthur Dent
- 1983 ·Blackadderas Sir Walter Raleigh
- 1983 ·Monty Python's The Meaning of Lifeas Cedric
- 1983 ·Privates on Paradeas Sergeant Eric Young-Love
- 1982 ·Giro Cityas Henderson
- 1982 ·Newhartas
- 1982 ·Muck and Brassas Basil Bastedas
- 1981 ·Redsas Louise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited)
- 1981 ·No Visible Scaras David Hanson
- 1981 ·Brideshead Revisitedas 'Bridey', Lord Brideshead
- 1981 ·The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxyas Arthur Dent
- 1981 ·The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffeas Cecil Garfield
- 1981 ·Fothergillas Horsburgh
- 1981 ·The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxyas Arthur Dent
- 1980 ·Sir Henry at Rawlinson Endas Joachim
- 1980 ·The Restaurant at the End of the Universeas
- 1979 ·Hart to Hartas
- 1976 ·Out of the Treesas