Simon Jones
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Jul 27, 1950 (76 years old)
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
| 2022 | The Gilded AgeAlfred Bannister | |
| 2021 | Monty Python's Best Bits CelebratedSelf | |
| 2019 | Downton AbbeyKing George V | |
| 2017 | The Good FightJudge Carl Gattis | |
| 2013 | The Search for SimonThe Man in the Hat | |
| 2007 | What the Pythons Did Next...Self | |
| 2006 | SpectropiaThe Duck | |
| 2006 | Griffin & PhoenixProfessor | |
| 2005 | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyGhostly Image | |
| 2003 | Cambridge SpiesSir Michael Boal | |
| 1999 | The Thomas Crown AffairCatherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited) | |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims UnitDarien Marshall | |
| 1999 | CI5: The New Professionals | |
| 1998 | Guru in SevenRemoval man 1 | |
| 1997 | The Devil's OwnHarry Sloan | |
| 1997 | OzJudge Mason Kessler | |
| 1997 | Liberty!Ambrose Serle | |
| 1996 | MatildaShellhammer (uncredited) | |
| 1996 | Remember WENNTed E. Peck | |
| 1995 | Twelve MonkeysZoologist | |
| 1994 | Miracle on 34th StreetDonald Shellhammer | |
| 1993 | For Love or MoneyAlbert | |
| 1991 | American FriendsAnderson | |
| 1990 | Green CardParty Guest | |
| 1988 | Tattingers | |
| 1987 | ClawsEric | |
| 1986 | Club ParadiseToby Prooth | |
| 1985 | The PriceLansbury | |
| 1985 | BrazilArrest Official | |
| 1985 | The PriceLansbury | |
| 1984 | Saturday ReviewArthur Dent | |
| 1984 | Murder, She WroteBarnaby Friar | |
| 1983 | Monty Python's The Meaning of LifeCedric | |
| 1983 | Privates on ParadeSergeant Eric Young-Love | |
| 1983 | BlackadderSir Walter Raleigh | |
| 1982 | Giro CityHenderson | |
| 1982 | Newhart | |
| 1982 | Muck and BrassBasil Bastedas | |
| 1981 | The Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyArthur Dent | |
| 1981 | RedsLouise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited) | |
| 1981 | No Visible ScarDavid Hanson | |
| 1981 | FothergillHorsburgh | |
| 1981 | The Kindness of Mrs RadcliffeCecil Garfield | |
| 1981 | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyArthur Dent | |
| 1981 | Brideshead RevisitedEarl of Brideshead | |
| 1980 | Sir Henry at Rawlinson EndJoachim | |
| 1979 | Hart to Hart | |
| 1976 | Out of the Trees | |
| 1976 | Victorian ScandalsMr Thornbury | |
| 1974 | PlayhouseCecil Garfield | |
| - | Offsite | |
| - | The Restaurant at the End of the UniverseArthur Dent | |
| - | Friends Not FoodSir Donald Scarborough |
| 2002 | American IdolProducer | |
| - | OffsiteExecutive Producer |














