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.

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Filmography

2022

The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age
as Mr. Bannister
TV - Released: 1/24/2022

2021

Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/5/2021

2019

Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
as King George V
Movie - Released: 9/12/2019

2017

The Good Fight
The Good Fight
as Judge Carl Gattis
TV - Released: 2/19/2017

2013

The Search for Simon
The Search for Simon
as The Man in the Hat
Movie - Released: 5/3/2013

2007

What the Pythons Did Next...
What the Pythons Did Next...
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2007

2006

Spectropia
Spectropia
as The Duck
Movie - Released: 1/6/2006
Griffin & Phoenix
Griffin & Phoenix
as Professor
Movie - Released: 9/12/2006

2005

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as Ghostly Image
Movie - Released: 4/28/2005

2003

Cambridge Spies
Cambridge Spies
as Sir Michael Boal
TV - Released: 5/9/2003

1999

The Thomas Crown Affair
The Thomas Crown Affair
as Catherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 8/6/1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Darien Marshall
TV - Released: 9/20/1999
CI5: The New Professionals
CI5: The New Professionals
TV - Released: 9/19/1999

1998

Movie
Guru in Seven
as Removal man 1
Movie - Released: 7/10/1998

1997

The Devil's Own
The Devil's Own
as Judge Harry Sloan
Movie - Released: 3/13/1997
Oz
Oz
as Judge Mason Kessler
TV - Released: 7/12/1997
Liberty!
Liberty!
as Ambrose Serle
TV - Released: 11/23/1997

1996

Matilda
Matilda
as Shellhammer (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 8/2/1996
Remember WENN
Remember WENN
as Ted E. Peck
TV - Released: 1/13/1996

1995

Twelve Monkeys
Twelve Monkeys
as Zoologist
Movie - Released: 12/29/1995

1994

Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street
as Donald Shellhammer
Movie - Released: 11/18/1994

1993

For Love or Money
For Love or Money
as Albert
Movie - Released: 10/1/1993

1991

American Friends
American Friends
as Anderson
Movie - Released: 3/22/1991

1990

Green Card
Green Card
as Party Guest
Movie - Released: 12/23/1990

1988

TV
Tattingers
TV - Released: 10/26/1988

1987

Claws
Claws
as Eric
Movie - Released: 10/4/1987

1986

Club Paradise
Club Paradise
as Toby Prooth
Movie - Released: 7/11/1986

1985

The Price
The Price
as Lansbury
Movie - Released: 1/10/1985
Brazil
Brazil
as Arrest Official
Movie - Released: 2/20/1985
The Price
The Price
as Lansbury
TV - Released: 1/10/1985

1984

TV
Saturday Review
as Arthur Dent
TV - Released: 5/12/1984
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
as Barnaby Friar
TV - Released: 9/30/1984

1983

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
as Cedric
Movie - Released: 3/31/1983
Privates on Parade
Privates on Parade
as Sergeant Eric Young-Love
Movie - Released: 3/18/1983
Blackadder
Blackadder
as Sir Walter Raleigh
TV - Released: 6/15/1983

1982

Giro City
Giro City
as Henderson
Movie - Released: 11/1/1982
Newhart
Newhart
TV - Released: 10/2/1982
Muck and Brass
Muck and Brass
as Basil Bastedas
TV - Released: 1/12/1982

1981

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as Arthur Dent
Movie - Released: 2/9/1981
Reds
Reds
as Louise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 12/25/1981
No Visible Scar
No Visible Scar
as David Hanson
Movie - Released: 11/17/1981
Fothergill
Fothergill
as Horsburgh
Movie - Released: 1/8/1981
The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe
The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe
as Cecil Garfield
Movie - Released: 1/23/1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as Arthur Dent
TV - Released: 1/5/1981
Brideshead Revisited
Brideshead Revisited
as 'Bridey', Lord Brideshead
TV - Released: 10/12/1981

1980

Sir Henry at Rawlinson End
Sir Henry at Rawlinson End
as Joachim
Movie - Released: 11/7/1980
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
Movie - Released: 4/22/1980

1979

Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart
TV - Released: 9/22/1979

1976

Out of the Trees
Out of the Trees
Movie - Released: 1/10/1976