Peter Jones

Peter Jones

Acting
Born 1920-06-12 Died 2000-04-10 Wem, Shropshire, England, UK 87 credits
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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.
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Filmography — top 60 of 87
Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
1997 · ★ 7.5 · Bunny Dawlish
The Avengers
The Avengers
1961 · ★ 7.8 · Doyle
Minder
Minder
1979 · Henry
Screen Two
Screen Two
1985 · Mr. Dass
Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975 · Major Johnnie Pageant
The Upper Hand
The Upper Hand
1990 · Mr. Baker
The Goodies
The Goodies
1970 · Minister for Sports
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981 · The Book
Man of the World
Man of the World
1962 · The Minister
Man About the House
Man About the House
1973 · Mr Morris
Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire
1981 · ★ 6.8
The Agatha Christie Hour
The Agatha Christie Hour
1982 · George Packington
The Return of the Pink Panther
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975 · ★ 6.8 · Psychiatrist
Dead of Night
Dead of Night
1945 · ★ 7.2 · Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
The Rag Trade
The Rag Trade
1977
Saturday Review
Saturday Review
1984 · The Book (voice)
Zodiac
Zodiac
1974 · General Weston
Vice Versa
Vice Versa
1948 · Chawner
Hot Millions
Hot Millions
1968 · Prison Governor
Whoops Apocalypse
Whoops Apocalypse
1982 · Kevin Pork
From a Bird's Eye View
From a Bird's Eye View
1970 · Clive Beauchamp
One-Upmanship
One-Upmanship
1976 · Gatling-Fenn
Angels One Five
Angels One Five
1952 · Sentry
Private's Progress
Private's Progress
1956 · Arthur Egan
Q...
Q...
1969
Danger Within
Danger Within
1959 · Capt. Alfred Piker
Operation Bullshine
Operation Bullshine
1959 · Gunner Perkins
Star Turn
Star Turn
1976
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975 · Maxy Naus
Carry On Doctor
Carry On Doctor
1967 · ★ 6.5 · Chaplain
Last Holiday
Last Holiday
1950 · ★ 7.1 · Travel Agent
Beggar My Neighbour
Beggar My Neighbour
1967
The Bulldog Breed
The Bulldog Breed
1960 · Diving Instructor
The Magic Box
The Magic Box
1952 · Industry Man
Treasure Island
Treasure Island
1951
Adventures in Space and Time
Adventures in Space and Time
1999 · Narrator
Fanny by Gaslight
Fanny by Gaslight
1944 · Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981 · ★ 7.3 · The Book
Miss Robin Hood
Miss Robin Hood
1952 · Cyril Lidstone
Seven Nights in Japan
Seven Nights in Japan
1976 · Capt. Balcon
Weekend Playhouse
Weekend Playhouse
1984 · Arthur Saunders
School for Scoundrels
School for Scoundrels
1960 · ★ 7.0 · Dudley
The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon
1949 · Michael-child
Carry On England
Carry On England
1976 · Brigadier
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
1957 · Prestwick
A Stitch in Time
A Stitch in Time
1963 · Captain Russell
Forbidden
Forbidden
1949 · Pete
Never Let Go
Never Let Go
1960 · Alec Berger
The Sandwich Man
The Sandwich Man
1966 · Escapologist
The Browning Version
The Browning Version
1951 · ★ 7.6 · Carstairs
High Treason
High Treason
1951 · Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
ITV Christmas Comedy
ITV Christmas Comedy
1983
Titch
Titch
1997 · Self - Narrator
Cairo Road
Cairo Road
1950 · Ship Lieutenant
Mr Digby, Darling
Mr Digby, Darling
1969
Press for Time
Press for Time
1966 · Robin Willobey
Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell
Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell
1996 · Director, Writer
Tender Loving Care
Tender Loving Care
1993 · Mr Davies
Albert R.N.
Albert R.N.
1953 · Schoolie
A Day to Remember
A Day to Remember
1953 · Percy Goodall
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