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Simon Jones

Birth Place: Charlton Park, Wiltshire, ENGLAND

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BIO

Broadway: The Real Thing, Benefactors, The School for Scandal, Getting Married, Private Lives, The Real Inspector Hound, The Herbal Bed, Ring Round the Moon, Waiting in the Wings, Blithe Spirit. Off-Broadway includes Long Island Sound, The Cocktail Party, Home, Privates on Parade and Death Takes a Holiday. Still best known for TV’s “Brideshead Revisited” (Bridey) and Arthur Dent in “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.”

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
2021
Henry


[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company's Musicals in Mufti Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Vivian Budd


[Off-Broadway]
Encores! New York City Center Production, 2018
Ensemble


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
John Rich [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[New York]
Encores! Concert, 2012
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Dr. Dario Albione


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Doctor Bradman


[New York]
New York Concert, 2006
Performer


[Off-Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2005


[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2003


[Off-Broadway]
2001
James


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Perry Lascoe


[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1999
Romainville


[Off-Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 1998
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
1998
Crampton


[Broadway]
1998
Barnabus Goche, Vicar General


[Broadway]
1995
Joseph Surface


[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1995
Sebastian Sabastian


[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1993
Performer


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Elyot Chase


[Broadway]
1991
Reginald Bridgenorth


[Off-Broadway]
1989
Giles Flack


[Off-Broadway]
1988
Bill


[Broadway]
1985
Colin


[Off-Broadway]
1984
Wilson


[Broadway]
1984
Max [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[West End]
Original London Production, 1977
Performer


Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Director

Movies

Sir Henry at Rawlinson End
[ 1980 ] Joachim
Giro City
[ 1982 ] Henderson
The Meaning of Life
[ 1983 ] Chadwick, Jeremy Portland-Smythe
Privates on Parade
[ 1983 ] Sergeant Eric Young-Love
Brazil
[ 1985 ] Arrest Official
Club Paradise
[ 1986 ] Toby Prooth
Green Card
[ 1990 ] Party Guest
American Friends
[ 1991 ] Anderson
For Love or Money
[ 1993 ] Albert
Miracle on 34th Street
[ 1994 ] Shellhammer
12 Monkeys
[ 1995 ] Zoologist
The Devil's Own
[ 1997 ] Harry Sloan
Guru in Seven
[ 1998 ] Removal man 1
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
[ 2005 ] Ghostly Image
Griffin & Phoenix
[ 2006 ] Professor
Spectropia
[ 2006 ] The Duck
The Search for Simon
[ 2013 ] The Man in the Hat
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Radio Show Live
[ 2016 ] Arthur Dent
Downton Abbey
[ 2019 ] King George V

TV Shows

Oz
Judge Mason Kessler
Tattinger's
Norman Asher
The Gilded Age
[ 2022-2025 ] Bannister

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Simon Jones , Waiting in the Wings

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play

Simon Jones, Privates on Parade

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News


Video: Watch the Trailer for DEAR VIV Documentary Honoring The Vivienne
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 18, 2025

Dear Viv, an original documentary feature film honoring the life and legacy of drag icon and stage performer The Vivienne will premiere August 28 on WOW Presents Plus in the US and on BBC Three and iPlayer in the UK. Watch the trailer now.
Review: KNOTTY HABITS at Homebrewed Theatre Company
by Christopher Verleger - Aug 12, 2025

Homebrewed Theatre Company takes audiences on a delightful journey back in time to medieval 12th century Belgium where fashion has an distinct, overarching influence on a village’s residents in Andrew Beauregard’s fun, clever, original work, 'Knotty Habits.'
DRAG RACE UK Winner and Stage Performer The Vivienne Honored in New Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2025

Dear Viv, an original documentary feature film honoring the life and legacy of drag icon and stage performer The Vivienne will premiere August 28 on WOW Presents Plus.
Video: HBO Previews Season 3 Finale of THE GILDED AGE in Tense New Sneak Peek
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025

Ahead of the season finale airing of The Gilded Age, HBO Max has shared a new preview of the episode, which sees the Russell family navigate the aftermath of the shocking ending. Watch it now!
Exclusive: Ben Ahlers on Jack’s Big Break in THE GILDED AGE, Musical Theater Hopes, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025

We caught up with actor Ben Ahlers, who shed light on portraying Jack's latest arc in The Gilded Age, unpacked what might be next in store for the character, and discussed both the current and past complications of living in New York City. 
Video: Morgan Spector Recalls Breakout Role in Broadway's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 31, 2025

To celebrate the success of the ongoing third season of The Gilded Age, Broadway alum Morgan Spector visited The Tonight Show to chat with Jimmy Fallon about the series and looked back on his Broadway debut in A View From the Bridge. Check out the interview!
HBO Renews Broadway-Filled THE GILDED AGE For A Fourth Season
by Michael Major - Jul 28, 2025

HBO's The Gilded Age has been renewed for a fourth season. From creator Julian Fellowes (“Downton Abbey”), HBO’s The Gilded Age has achieved praise for its star-studded ensemble cast of Broadway talent, costume design, and production design.
Video: Audra McDonald, Denée Benton, & More Discuss Portrayal of Black Elite in THE GILDED AGE
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 17, 2025

A new behind-the-scenes video has been released for The Gilded Age, featuring interviews with cast members and Broadway alums Audra McDonald, Phylicia Rashad, Denée Benton, and Jordan Donica. Watch it now.
Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season 3 Mid-Season Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 14, 2025

Last night's episode of The Gilded Age marked the halfway point for Season 3 of the series, and now, HBO Max has shared a brand-new teaser trailer, previewing what's to come in the final four episodes of the season. Check it out now!
Video: THE GILDED AGE Sneak Peek Teases Andrea Martin's Character
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 7, 2025

A new sneak peek has been released for Season 3 of The Gilded Age, previewing the upcoming fourth episode, along with Andrea Martin's introduction to the series. Watch it now!
Lee Roy Reams and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lee Roy Reams and more. See the full lineup here!
Craig Bierko, Len Cariou, Penny Fuller & More to Appear in BACKSTAGE BABBLE LIVE at 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2025

54 Below will present the return of Backstage Babble Live! on Monday, July 7 at 7:00 p.m. The live edition of Charles Kirsch’s hit podcast returns by popular demand, featuring a cast of Broadway favorites performing songs from their past roles and sharing stories from decades onstage.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Simon Jones been in?

Simon Jones has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.

How many West End shows has Simon Jones been in?

Simon Jones has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Simon Jones's first West End show?

Simon Jones's first West End show was Privates on Parade which opened in 1977

What awards has Simon Jones been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Waiting in the Wings and Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Privates on Parade.

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