Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
7/27/1950
Place of Birth
Charlton Park, Wiltshire, England, UK
Simon Jones
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 ...
Known For
Miracle on 34th Street
as Donald Shellhammer
Matilda
as Shellhammer (uncredited)
Twelve Monkeys
as Zoologist
Brazil
as Arrest Official
American Friends
as Anderson
The Devil's Own
as Harry Sloan
Club Paradise
as Toby Prooth
The Thomas Crown Affair
as Catherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited)
For Love or Money
as Albert
Claws
as Eric
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
as Cedric
Griffin & Phoenix
as Professor
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as Ghostly Image
Downton Abbey
as King George V
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as Arthur Dent
Giro City
as Henderson
What the Pythons Did Next...
as Self
Reds
as Louise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited)
The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe
as Cecil Garfield
No Visible Scar
as David Hanson
Career Timeline
1999
1983
1981
Reds
as Louise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited)
No Visible Scar
as David Hanson
Brideshead Revisited
as Earl of Brideshead / 'Bridey'
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as Arthur Dent
The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe
as Cecil Garfield
Fothergill
as Horsburgh
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as Arthur Dent