Simon Jones

Acting

Simon Jones

Born July 27, 1950Charlton Park, Wiltshire, England, UK53 credits

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.

Known For

Filmography

The Gilded Age
2022The Gilded Age
as Alfred BannisterTV
Downton Abbey
2019Downton Abbey
as King George VMovie
The Good Fight
2017The Good Fight
as Judge Carl GattisTV
The Search for Simon
2013The Search for Simon
as The Man in the HatMovie
Griffin & Phoenix
2006Griffin & Phoenix
as ProfessorMovie
Spectropia
2006Spectropia
as The DuckMovie
Cambridge Spies
2003Cambridge Spies
as Sir Michael BoalTV
The Thomas Crown Affair
1999The Thomas Crown Affair
as Catherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited)Movie
G
1998Guru in Seven
as Removal man 1Movie
Liberty!
1997Liberty!
as Ambrose SerleTV
Oz
1997Oz
as Judge Mason KesslerTV
The Devil's Own
1997The Devil's Own
as Harry SloanMovie
Matilda
1996Matilda
as Shellhammer (uncredited)Movie
Remember WENN
1996Remember WENN
as Ted E. PeckTV
Twelve Monkeys
1995Twelve Monkeys
as ZoologistMovie
Miracle on 34th Street
1994Miracle on 34th Street
as Donald ShellhammerMovie
For Love or Money
1993For Love or Money
as AlbertMovie
American Friends
1991American Friends
as AndersonMovie
Green Card
1990Green Card
as Party GuestMovie
Claws
1987Claws
as EricMovie
Club Paradise
1986Club Paradise
as Toby ProothMovie
Brazil
1985Brazil
as Arrest OfficialMovie
The Price
1985The Price
as LansburyMovie
The Price
1985The Price
as LansburyTV
Murder, She Wrote
1984Murder, She Wrote
as Barnaby FriarTV
S
1984Saturday Review
as Arthur DentTV
Blackadder
1983Blackadder
as Sir Walter RaleighTV
Privates on Parade
1983Privates on Parade
as Sergeant Eric Young-LoveMovie
Giro City
1982Giro City
as HendersonMovie
Muck and Brass
1982Muck and Brass
as Basil BastedasTV
Reds
1981Reds
as Louise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited)Movie
No Visible Scar
1981No Visible Scar
as David HansonMovie
Brideshead Revisited
1981Brideshead Revisited
as Earl of BridesheadTV
The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe
1981The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe
as Cecil GarfieldMovie
Fothergill
1981Fothergill
as HorsburghMovie
Victorian Scandals
1976Victorian Scandals
as Mr ThornburyTV
Playhouse
1974Playhouse
as Cecil GarfieldTV
Friends Not Food
Friends Not Food
as Sir Donald ScarboroughMovie