Simon Jones (actor)
Simon Jones (born 27 July 1950) is an English actor, most famous for his appearances in the television and radio series of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, in which he played the lead role of Arthur Dent from 1978 to 2005. Its author Douglas Adams later said that he wrote the part of Arthur Dent with Simon Jones in mind.
He was featured in the 2005 movie adaptation of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in a cameo role.
Read more about Simon Jones (actor): Life and Career, Selected Filmography
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