Ford Prefect — The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Character Profile

About Ford Prefect

An alien journalist and Arthur's friend who warns him about Earth's impending demolition. He rescues Arthur aboard a Vogon ship, survives torture, and later joins the Heart of Gold crew on their quest for the Ultimate Question.

Ford Prefect — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Yasiin Bey

Appears in

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Ford Prefect — Alliance Teammate — Arthur Dent (Martin Freeman)

  Close friends and galactic companions.

• Ford Prefect — Family Semi-Cousin — Zaphod Beeblebrox (Sam Rockwell)

  Distant familial ties linking the crew.

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