Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
June 12, 1920
Place of Birth:
Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
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Peter Jones
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Milk | Harry |
| 1999 | Adventures in Space and Time | Narrator |
| 1993 | Tender Loving Care | Mr Davies |
| 1993 | The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' | Self / Narrator |
| 1987 | The Children Of Dynmouth | Mr. Dass |
| 1981 | The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy | The Book |
| 1981 | Chariots of Fire | |
| 1976 | Carry On England | Brigadier |
| 1976 | Seven Nights in Japan | Capt. Balcon |
| 1975 | Confessions of a Pop Performer | Maxy Naus |
| 1975 | The Return of the Pink Panther | Psychiatrist |
| 1973 | The Mansion of Madness | |
| 1968 | Hot Millions | Prison Governor |
| 1967 | Carry On Doctor | Chaplain |
| 1967 | Just Like a Woman | Saul Alexander |
| 1967 | Smashing Time | Dominic |
| 1966 | Press for Time | Robin Willobey (photographer) |
| 1966 | The Sandwich Man | Escapologist |
| 1964 | Father Came Too! | Charles II |
| 1961 | Nearly a Nasty Accident | Flight Lt. Winters |
| 1961 | Romanoff and Juliet | Otto |
| 1960 | School for Scoundrels | Dudley |
| 1960 | Never Let Go | Alec Berger |
| 1959 | Operation Bullshine | Gunner Perkins |
| 1959 | Danger Within | Capt. Alfred Piker |
| 1957 | Blue Murder at St. Trinian's | Prestwick |
| 1956 | Private's Progress | Arthur Egan |
| 1956 | On Such a Night | Second Gentleman |
| 1955 | John and Julie | Jeremy |
| 1954 | For Better, for Worse | The Car Dealer |
| 1953 | The Long Memory | Fisher |
| 1953 | The Yellow Balloon | Spiv |
| 1953 | A Day to Remember | Percy Goodall |
| 1953 | Innocents in Paris | Langton |
| 1953 | The Good Beginning | Furrier |
| 1953 | Albert R.N. | Schoolie |
| 1952 | 24 Hours of a Woman's Life | Bill |
| 1952 | Miss Robin Hood | Cyril Lidstone |
| 1952 | Angels One Five | Sentry |
| 1952 | The Magic Box | Industry Man |
| 1952 | Time, Gentlemen, Please! | Lionel Batts |
| 1951 | The Browning Version | Carstairs |
| 1951 | Home to Danger | Lips Leonard |
| 1951 | The Franchise Affair | Bernard Chadwick |
| 1950 | Cairo Road | Ship Lieutenant |
| 1950 | Chance of a Lifetime | Xenobian |
| 1950 | Last Holiday | Travel Agent |
| 1949 | Forbidden | Pete |
| 1949 | The Blue Lagoon | Michael-child |
| 1948 | Vice Versa | Chawner |
| 1946 | I See a Dark Stranger | Soldier in Pub (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Dead of Night | Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited) |
| 1944 | Fanny by Gaslight | Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited) |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Midsomer Murders | Bunny Dawlish |
| 1990 | The Upper Hand | Mr. Baker |
| 1984 | I Thought You'd Gone | |
| 1984 | Saturday Review | The Book (voice) |
| 1983 | ITV Christmas Comedy | |
| 1982 | Whoops Apocalypse | |
| 1982 | The Agatha Christie Hour | |
| 1981 | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | The Book |
| 1979 | Minder | Henry |
| 1977 | The Rag Trade | |
| 1976 | Star Turn | |
| 1976 | One-Upmanship | |
| 1975 | Rumpole of the Bailey | |
| 1971 | Kindly Leave The Kerb | |
| 1970 | The Goodies | |
| 1970 | From a Bird's Eye View | Clive Beauchamp |
| 1970 | The Goodies | Minister for Sports |
| 1969 | Q... | |
| 1969 | Mr Digby, Darling | |
| 1967 | Beggar My Neighbour | |
| 1966 | Mild And Bitter | |
| 1961 | The Avengers | Doyle |
| 1951 | Treasure Island |