
Simon Jones
Personal Information
- Occupation: Actor
- Birthday: 27 Jul, 1950 ( 75 years old )
- Place of birth: Charlton Park, Wiltshire, England, UK
- Also known as:
Simon Jones
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.
Credits
- 2022 - The Gilded Age ( tv ) as Alfred Bannister
- 2021 - Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated ( movie ) as Self
- 2019 - Downton Abbey ( movie ) as King George V
- 2017 - The Good Fight ( tv ) as Judge Carl Gattis
- 2013 - The Search for Simon ( movie ) as The Man in the Hat
- 2007 - What the Pythons Did Next... ( movie ) as Self
- 2006 - Griffin & Phoenix ( movie ) as Professor
- 2006 - Spectropia ( movie ) as The Duck
- 2005 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy ( movie ) as Ghostly Image
- 2003 - Cambridge Spies ( tv ) as Sir Michael Boal
- 1999 - Law & Order: Special Victims Unit ( tv ) as Darien Marshall
- 1999 - CI5: The New Professionals ( tv )
- 1999 - The Thomas Crown Affair ( movie ) as Catherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited)
- 1998 - Guru in Seven ( movie ) as Removal man 1
- 1997 - Liberty! ( tv ) as Ambrose Serle
- 1997 - Oz ( tv ) as Judge Mason Kessler
- 1997 - The Devil's Own ( movie ) as Harry Sloan
- 1996 - Matilda ( movie ) as Shellhammer (uncredited)
- 1996 - Remember WENN ( tv ) as Ted E. Peck
- 1995 - Twelve Monkeys ( movie ) as Zoologist
- 1994 - Miracle on 34th Street ( movie ) as Donald Shellhammer
- 1993 - For Love or Money ( movie ) as Albert
- 1991 - American Friends ( movie ) as Anderson
- 1990 - Green Card ( movie ) as Party Guest
- 1988 - Tattingers ( tv )
- 1987 - Claws ( movie ) as Eric
- 1986 - Club Paradise ( movie ) as Toby Prooth
- 1985 - Brazil ( movie ) as Arrest Official
- 1985 - The Price ( movie ) as Lansbury
- 1985 - The Price ( tv ) as Lansbury
- 1984 - Murder, She Wrote ( tv ) as Barnaby Friar
- 1984 - Saturday Review ( tv ) as Arthur Dent
- 1983 - Blackadder ( tv ) as Sir Walter Raleigh
- 1983 - Monty Python's The Meaning of Life ( movie ) as Cedric
- 1983 - Privates on Parade ( movie ) as Sergeant Eric Young-Love
- 1982 - Giro City ( movie ) as Henderson
- 1982 - Newhart ( tv )
- 1982 - Muck and Brass ( tv ) as Basil Bastedas
- 1981 - Reds ( movie ) as Louise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited)
- 1981 - No Visible Scar ( movie ) as David Hanson
- 1981 - Brideshead Revisited ( tv ) as Earl of Brideshead / 'Bridey'
- 1981 - The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy ( movie ) as Arthur Dent
- 1981 - The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe ( movie ) as Cecil Garfield
- 1981 - Fothergill ( movie ) as Horsburgh
- 1981 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy ( tv ) as Arthur Dent
- 1980 - Sir Henry at Rawlinson End ( movie ) as Joachim
- 1979 - Hart to Hart ( tv )
- 1976 - Out of the Trees ( movie )
- 1974 - Playhouse ( tv ) as Cecil Garfield