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Peter Jones

Acting 79 (deceased) years old Wem, Shropshire, England, UK ★ 0.7
Born: June 12, 1920
Died: April 10, 2000

Biography

Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones (12 June 1920 - 10 April 2000) was a distinguished British actor and radio personality known for his distinctive voice and narration. He gained recognition for his role as The Book in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," providing the voice of the eponymous guidebook in both the radio series and subsequent adaptations. Jones's soothing and authoritative voice lent a unique charm to the character, guiding audiences through the whimsical and absurd universe created by Douglas Adams. His contributions to the series as the voice of The Book became iconic and memorable for fans of the series.

Filmography

Acting Credits (84)

Adventures in Space and Time
Adventures in Space and Time Narrator 1999
Milk
Milk Harry 1999
Titch
Titch Self - Narrator 1997
Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders Bunny Dawlish 1997
Waiting
Waiting Dr Roger Capstick 1995
Tender Loving Care
Tender Loving Care Mr Davies 1993
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' Self / Narrator 1993
The Upper Hand
The Upper Hand Mr. Baker 1990
The Children Of Dynmouth
The Children Of Dynmouth Mr. Dass 1987
Screen Two
Screen Two Mr. Dass 1985
I Thought You'd Gone
I Thought You'd Gone 1984
Saturday Review
Saturday Review The Book (voice) 1984
ITV Christmas Comedy
ITV Christmas Comedy 1983
The Agatha Christie Hour
The Agatha Christie Hour 1982
Whoops Apocalypse
Whoops Apocalypse Kevin Pork 1982
Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire 1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy The Book 1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy The Book 1981
Minder
Minder Henry 1979
The Rag Trade
The Rag Trade 1977
Carry On England
Carry On England Brigadier 1976
Seven Nights in Japan
Seven Nights in Japan Capt. Balcon 1976
Star Turn
Star Turn 1976
One-Upmanship
One-Upmanship Gatling-Fenn 1976
Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole of the Bailey Major Johnnie Pageant 1975
The Return of the Pink Panther
The Return of the Pink Panther Psychiatrist 1975
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Confessions of a Pop Performer Maxy Naus 1975
Zodiac
Zodiac General Weston 1974
Man About the House
Man About the House Mr Morris 1973
The Mansion of Madness
The Mansion of Madness 1973
Kindly Leave The Kerb
Kindly Leave The Kerb 1971
The Goodies
The Goodies Minister for Sports 1970
From a Bird's Eye View
From a Bird's Eye View Clive Beauchamp 1970
Q...
Q... 1969
Mr Digby, Darling
Mr Digby, Darling 1969
Hot Millions
Hot Millions Prison Governor 1968
Smashing Time
Smashing Time Dominic 1967
Carry On Doctor
Carry On Doctor Chaplain 1967
Beggar My Neighbour
Beggar My Neighbour 1967
Just Like a Woman
Just Like a Woman Saul Alexander 1967
Press for Time
Press for Time Robin Willobey 1966
The Sandwich Man
The Sandwich Man Escapologist 1966
Mild And Bitter
Mild And Bitter 1966
Father Came Too!
Father Came Too! Actor Playing Charles II 1964
A Stitch in Time
A Stitch in Time Captain Russell 1963
Man of the World
Man of the World The Minister 1962
Romanoff and Juliet
Romanoff and Juliet Otto 1961
Nearly a Nasty Accident
Nearly a Nasty Accident Flight Lt. Winters 1961
The Avengers
The Avengers Doyle 1961
The Bulldog Breed
The Bulldog Breed Diving Instructor 1960
Never Let Go
Never Let Go Alec Berger 1960
School for Scoundrels
School for Scoundrels Dudley 1960
Operation Bullshine
Operation Bullshine Gunner Perkins 1959
Danger Within
Danger Within Capt. Alfred Piker 1959
Blue Murder at St Trinian's
Blue Murder at St Trinian's Prestwick 1957
Private's Progress
Private's Progress Arthur Egan 1956
On Such a Night
On Such a Night Second Gentleman 1956
John and Julie
John and Julie Jeremy 1955
For Better, for Worse
For Better, for Worse Car Dealer 1954
Albert R.N.
Albert R.N. Schoolie 1953
A Day to Remember
A Day to Remember Percy Goodall 1953
The Good Beginning
The Good Beginning Furrier 1953
Innocents in Paris
Innocents in Paris Langton 1953
The Yellow Balloon
The Yellow Balloon Spiv 1953
The Long Memory
The Long Memory Fisher 1953
Miss Robin Hood
Miss Robin Hood Cyril Lidstone 1952
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
24 Hours of a Woman's Life Bill 1952
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Time, Gentlemen, Please! Lionel Batts 1952
Angels One Five
Angels One Five Sentry 1952
The Magic Box
The Magic Box Industry Man 1952
High Treason
High Treason Announcer at Music Club (uncredited) 1951
Home to Danger
Home to Danger Lips Leonard 1951
Treasure Island
Treasure Island 1951
The Browning Version
The Browning Version Carstairs 1951
The Franchise Affair
The Franchise Affair Bernard Chadwick 1951
Cairo Road
Cairo Road Ship Lieutenant 1950
Last Holiday
Last Holiday Travel Agent 1950
Chance of a Lifetime
Chance of a Lifetime Xenobian 1950
The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon Michael-child 1949
Forbidden
Forbidden Pete 1949
Vice Versa
Vice Versa Chawner 1948
I See a Dark Stranger
I See a Dark Stranger Soldier in Pub (uncredited) 1946
Dead of Night
Dead of Night Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited) 1945
Fanny by Gaslight
Fanny by Gaslight Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited) 1944

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