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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999· TV Series
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
July 27, 1950(75)
Place of Birth
Charlton Park, Wiltshire, England, UK
Simon Jones
Acting
Biography
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
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Murder, She Wrote
1984· TV Series
8.0
Oz
1997· TV Series
7.5
The Good Fight
2017· TV Series
7.0
Playhouse
1974· TV Series
8.0
Blackadder
1983· TV Series
6.9
Hart to Hart
1979· TV Series
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Newhart
1982· TV Series
7.2
Matilda
1996
7.6
The Gilded Age
2022· TV Series
7.6
Twelve Monkeys
1995
6.7
Filmography
- 2022TVThe Gilded Ageas Alfred Bannister
- 2021MovieMonty Python's Best Bits Celebratedas Self
- 2019MovieDownton Abbeyas King George V
- 2017TVThe Good Fightas Judge Carl Gattis
- 2013MovieThe Search for Simonas The Man in the Hat
- 2007MovieWhat the Pythons Did Next...as Self
- 2006MovieGriffin & Phoenixas Professor
- 2006MovieSpectropiaas The Duck
- 2005MovieThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxyas Ghostly Image
- 2003TVCambridge Spiesas Sir Michael Boal
- 1999TVLaw & Order: Special Victims Unitas Darien Marshall
- 1999TVCI5: The New Professionals
- 1999MovieThe Thomas Crown Affairas Catherine's Accountant (voice) (uncredited)
- 1997TVLiberty!as Ambrose Serle
- 1997TVOzas Judge Mason Kessler
- 1997MovieThe Devil's Ownas Harry Sloan
- 1996MovieMatildaas Shellhammer (uncredited)
- 1996TVRemember WENNas Ted E. Peck
- 1995MovieTwelve Monkeysas Zoologist
- 1994MovieMiracle on 34th Streetas Donald Shellhammer
- 1993MovieFor Love or Moneyas Albert
- 1991MovieAmerican Friendsas Anderson
- 1990MovieGreen Cardas Party Guest
- 1987MovieClawsas Eric
- 1986MovieClub Paradiseas Toby Prooth
- 1985MovieBrazilas Arrest Official
- 1985MovieThe Priceas Lansbury
- 1985TVThe Priceas Lansbury
- 1984TVMurder, She Wroteas Barnaby Friar
- 1983TVBlackadderas Sir Walter Raleigh
- 1983MovieMonty Python's The Meaning of Lifeas Cedric
- 1983MoviePrivates on Paradeas Sergeant Eric Young-Love
- 1982MovieGiro Cityas Henderson
- 1982TVNewhart
- 1982TVMuck and Brassas Basil Bastedas
- 1981MovieRedsas Louise Bryant's Colleague in France (uncredited)
- 1981MovieNo Visible Scaras David Hanson
- 1981TVBrideshead Revisitedas Earl of Brideshead
- 1981MovieThe Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxyas Arthur Dent
- 1981MovieThe Kindness of Mrs Radcliffeas Cecil Garfield
- 1981MovieFothergillas Horsburgh
- 1981TVThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxyas Arthur Dent
- 1980MovieSir Henry at Rawlinson Endas Joachim
- 1979TVHart to Hart
- 1976TVVictorian Scandalsas Mr Thornbury
- 1976MovieOut of the Trees
- 1974TVPlayhouseas Cecil Garfield
- —MovieFriends Not Foodas Sir Donald Scarborough