Simon Jones

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Simon Jones

Acting 76 July 27, 1950

Charlton Park, Wiltshire, England, UK

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…

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Twelve Monkeys

Twelve Monkeys

7.6 1995 Movie
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

8.0 1999 TV Show
Matilda

Matilda

7.2 1996 Movie
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

6.7 2005 Movie
Brazil

Brazil

7.7 1985 Movie
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

7.3 1983 Movie
The Thomas Crown Affair

The Thomas Crown Affair

6.8 1999 Movie
The Devil's Own

The Devil's Own

6.2 1997 Movie
Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

7.5 1984 TV Show
Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey

7.2 2019 Movie
Miracle on 34th Street

Miracle on 34th Street

6.8 1994 Movie
Oz

Oz

8.0 1997 TV Show

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2022
    The Gilded Age

    TV show Alfred Bannister

  2. 2021
    Monty Python's Best Bits Celebrated

    Movie Self

  3. 2019
    Downton Abbey

    Movie King George V

  4. 2017
    The Good Fight

    TV show Judge Carl Gattis

  5. 2013
    The Search for Simon

    Movie The Man in the Hat

  6. 2007
    What the Pythons Did Next...

    Movie Self

  7. 2006
    Griffin & Phoenix

    Movie Professor

  8. 2006
    Spectropia

    Movie The Duck

  9. 2005
    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

    Movie Ghostly Image

  10. 2003
    Cambridge Spies

    TV show Sir Michael Boal

  11. 2002
    American Idol

    TV show Producer

  12. 1999
    Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    TV show Darien Marshall

  13. 1999
    CI5: The New Professionals

    TV show

  14. 1999
    The Thomas Crown Affair

    Movie Catherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited)

  15. 1998
    Guru in Seven

    Movie Removal man 1

  16. 1997
    Liberty!

    TV show Ambrose Serle

More credits
  1. 1997
    Oz

    TV show Judge Mason Kessler

  2. 1997
    The Devil's Own

    Movie Harry Sloan

  3. 1996
    Matilda

    Movie Shellhammer (uncredited)

  4. 1996
    Remember WENN

    TV show Ted E. Peck

  5. 1995
    Twelve Monkeys

    Movie Zoologist

  6. 1994
    Miracle on 34th Street

    Movie Donald Shellhammer

  7. 1993
    For Love or Money

    Movie Albert

  8. 1991
    American Friends

    Movie Anderson

  9. 1991
    Shrinks

    TV show Jack Cavendish

  10. 1990
    Green Card

    Movie Party Guest

  11. 1988
    Tattingers

    TV show

  12. 1987
    Claws

    Movie Eric

  13. 1986
    Club Paradise

    Movie Toby Prooth

  14. 1985
    Brazil

    Movie Arrest Official

  15. 1985
    The Price

    TV show Lansbury

  16. 1985
    The Price

    Movie Lansbury

  17. 1984
    Murder, She Wrote

    TV show Barnaby Friar

  18. 1984
    Saturday Review

    TV show Arthur Dent

  19. 1983
    Blackadder

    TV show Sir Walter Raleigh

  20. 1983
    Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

    Movie Cedric

  21. 1983
    Privates on Parade

    Movie Sergeant Eric Young-Love

  22. 1982
    Giro City

    Movie Henderson

  23. 1982
    Newhart

    TV show

  24. 1982
    Muck and Brass

    TV show Basil Bastedas