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Public records list Simon Jones as a television actor, film actor and comedian. Born on July 27, 1950, Simon Jones is from Charlton Park, United Kingdom. That works out to 76 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes King's College.
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 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- Charlton Park, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / comedian / stage actor
2. Background
- University
- King's College
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.simonjonesinfo.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon%20Jones%20(actor)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q325070
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Simon Jones born?
Born July 27, 1950 (age 76).
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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