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Simon Jones

Acting

Born July 27, 1950 · 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.

Filmography30 titles

Oz

1997as Judge Mason Kessler

The Black Adder

1983as Sir Walter Raleigh

The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

1981as Arthur Dent

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999as Darien Marshall

Brideshead Revisited

1981as Earl of Brideshead

Remember WENN

1996as Ted E. Peck

Brazil

1985as Arrest Official

The Gilded Age

2022as Alfred Bannister

12 Monkeys

1995as Zoologist

The Good Fight

2017as Judge Carl Gattis

Murder, She Wrote

1984as Barnaby Friar

Monty Python's the Meaning of Life

1983as Cedric

Matilda

1996as Shellhammer (uncredited)

Downton Abbey

2019as King George V

Griffin & Phoenix

2006as Professor

Reds

1981as Louise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited)

Hart to Hart

1979

The Thomas Crown Affair

1999as Catherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited)

Miracle on 34th Street

1994as Donald Shellhammer

CI5: The New Professionals

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

2005as Ghostly Image

Cambridge Spies

2003as Sir Michael Boal

American Friends

1991as Anderson

The Devil's Own

1997as Harry Sloan

For Love or Money

1993as Albert

Green Card

1990as Party Guest

Club Paradise

1986as Toby Prooth

American Idol

2002Producer

The Search for Simon

2013as The Man in the Hat

Privates on Parade

1983as Sergeant Eric Young-Love