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Simon Jones

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.

The Gilded Age

2022

as Mr. Bannister

Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated

2021

as Self

Downton Abbey

2019

as King George V

The Good Fight

2017

as Judge Carl Gattis

The Search for Simon

2013

as The Man in the Hat

What the Pythons Did Next...

2007

as Self

Griffin & Phoenix

2006

as Professor

Spectropia

2006

as The Duck

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

2005

as Ghostly Image

Cambridge Spies

2003

as Sir Michael Boal

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999

as Darien Marshall

CI5: The New Professionals

1999

The Thomas Crown Affair

1999

as The Accountant (uncredited)

Guru in Seven

1998

as Removal man 1

Liberty!

1997

as Ambrose Serle

Oz

1997

as Judge Mason Kessler

The Devil's Own

1997

as Judge Harry Sloan

Matilda

1996

as Shellhammer (uncredited)

Twelve Monkeys

1995

as Zoologist

Miracle on 34th Street

1994

as Donald Shellhammer

For Love or Money

1993

as Albert

American Friends

1991

as Anderson

Green Card

1990

as Party Guest

Tattingers

1988

Claws

1987

as Eric

Club Paradise

1986

as Toby Prooth

Brazil

1985

as Arrest Official

The Price

1985

as Lansbury

The Price

1985

as Lansbury

Murder, She Wrote

1984

as Barnaby Friar

Saturday Review

1984

as Arthur Dent

Blackadder

1983

as Sir Walter Raleigh

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

1983

as Cedric

Privates on Parade

1983

as Sergeant Eric Young-Love

Giro City

1982

as Henderson

Newhart

1982

Muck and Brass

1982

as Basil Bastedas

Reds

1981

as Louise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited)

No Visible Scar

1981

as David Hanson

Brideshead Revisited

1981

as 'Bridey', Lord Brideshead

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

1981

as Arthur Dent

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

1981

as Arthur Dent

Sir Henry at Rawlinson End

1980

as Joachim

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe

1980

Hart to Hart

1979

Out of the Trees

1976