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My Take
Simon Jones holds a special place in my mind as the original Arthur Dent, the bewildered everyman at the heart of Douglas Adams' universe. There is a particular English warmth to his work, an educated wit softened by genuine comic timing. Whether playing Lord Brideshead, King George V in Downton Abbey, or Bannister in The Gilded Age, he lends instant credibility and class to any production. He is the sort of veteran who elevates a scene simply by walking into it. Actors like Jones are the quiet backbone of British screen drama, and I never tire of watching them.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Simon Jones
- Name (Japanese)
- サイモン・ジョーンズ
- Reading
- さいもん・じょーんず
- Born
- July 27, 1950 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- Charlton Park, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / comedian / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- King's College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.simonjonesinfo.com/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon%20Jones%20(actor)
Frequently asked questions
When was Simon Jones born?
Born July 27, 1950 (age 75).
Where is Simon Jones from?
Simon Jones is from Charlton Park, United Kingdom.
What does Simon Jones do?
Simon Jones works as actor, television actor, film actor, comedian, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.