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.

Filmography

• The Gilded Age — Alfred Bannister
• 2019Downton Abbey — King George V
• The Good Fight — Judge Carl Gattis
• 2013The Search for Simon — The Man in the Hat
• 2006Griffin & Phoenix — Professor
• 2006Spectropia — The Duck
• 2005The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy — Ghostly Image
• Cambridge Spies — Sir Michael Boal
• American Idol — Producer
• CI5: The New Professionals
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit — Darien Marshall
• 1999The Thomas Crown Affair — Catherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited)
• 1998Guru in Seven — Removal man 1
• Liberty! — Ambrose Serle
• Oz — Judge Mason Kessler
• 1997The Devil's Own — Harry Sloan
• 1996Matilda — Shellhammer (uncredited)
• Remember WENN — Ted E. Peck
• 1995Twelve Monkeys — Zoologist
• 1994Miracle on 34th Street — Donald Shellhammer
• 1993For Love or Money — Albert
• 1991American Friends — Anderson
• Shrinks — Jack Cavendish
• 1990Green Card — Party Guest
• Tattingers
• 1987Claws — Eric
• 1986Club Paradise — Toby Prooth
• 1985Brazil — Arrest Official
• 1985The Price — Lansbury
• The Price — Lansbury
• Murder, She Wrote — Barnaby Friar
• Saturday Review — Arthur Dent
• Blackadder — Sir Walter Raleigh
• 1983Monty Python's The Meaning of Life — Cedric
• 1983Privates on Parade — Sergeant Eric Young-Love
• 1982Giro City — Henderson
• Muck and Brass — Basil Bastedas
• Newhart
• Brideshead Revisited — Earl of Brideshead
• 1981Fothergill — Horsburgh
• 1981No Visible Scar — David Hanson
• 1981Reds — Louise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited)
• 1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy — Arthur Dent
• The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy — Arthur Dent
• 1981The Kindness of Mrs Radcliffe — Cecil Garfield
• 1980Sir Henry at Rawlinson End — Joachim
• Hart to Hart
• 1976Out of the Trees
• Victorian Scandals — Mr Thornbury
• Playhouse — Cecil Garfield
• Omnibus
• Friends Not Food — Sir Donald Scarborough
• Offsite — Executive Producer

Appearances as themselves (2)

• 2021Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated — Self
• 2007What the Pythons Did Next... — Self