Peter Jones
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Jun 12, 1920
- Died
- Apr 10, 2000 (aged 79)
- Place of birth
- Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
- Credits
- 86
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
Chariots of Fire
1981Movie
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975Movie
Psychiatrist
Midsomer Murders
1997TV
Bunny Dawlish
Dead of Night
1945Movie
Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981Movie
The Book
The Avengers
1961TV
Doyle
Filmography
Adventures in Space and Time
1999Movie
Narrator
Milk
1999Movie
Harry
Titch
1997TV
Self - Narrator
Midsomer Murders
1997TV
Bunny Dawlish
Waiting
1995Movie
Dr Roger Capstick
Tender Loving Care
1993Movie
Mr Davies
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
1993Movie
Self / Narrator
The Upper Hand
1990TV
Mr. Baker
The Children of Dynmouth
1987Movie
Mr. Dass
Screen Two
1985TV
Mr. Dass
I Thought You'd Gone
1984TV
Weekend Playhouse
1984TV
Arthur Saunders
Saturday Review
1984TV
The Book (voice)
ITV Christmas Comedy
1983TV
The Agatha Christie Hour
1982TV
George Packington
Whoops Apocalypse
1982TV
Kevin Pork
Chariots of Fire
1981Movie
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981Movie
The Book
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981TV
The Book
Minder
1979TV
Henry
The Rag Trade
1977TV
Mr Big
1977TV
Eddie
Carry On England
1976Movie
Brigadier
Seven Nights in Japan
1976Movie
Capt. Balcon
Star Turn
1976TV
One-Upmanship
1976TV
Gatling-Fenn
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975TV
Major Johnnie Pageant
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975Movie
Psychiatrist
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975Movie
Maxy Naus
Zodiac
1974TV
General Weston
Man About the House
1973TV
Mr Morris
The Mansion of Madness
1973Movie
Kindly Leave The Kerb
1971TV
The Goodies
1970TV
Minister for Sports
From a Bird's Eye View
1970TV
Clive Beauchamp
Q...
1969TV
Mr Digby, Darling
1969TV
Hot Millions
1968Movie
Prison Governor
Smashing Time
1967Movie
Dominic
Carry On Doctor
1967Movie
Chaplain
Beggar My Neighbour
1967TV
Just Like a Woman
1967Movie
Saul Alexander
Press for Time
1966Movie
Robin Willobey
The Sandwich Man
1966Movie
Escapologist
Mild And Bitter
1966TV
Night Train to Surbiton
1965TV
Matthew Pilbeam
Father Came Too!
1964Movie
Actor Playing Charles II
A Stitch in Time
1963Movie
Captain Russell
Man of the World
1962TV
The Minister
Romanoff and Juliet
1961Movie
Otto
Nearly a Nasty Accident
1961Movie
Flight Lt. Winters
The Avengers
1961TV
Doyle
The Bulldog Breed
1960Movie
Diving Instructor
Never Let Go
1960Movie
Alec Berger
School for Scoundrels
1960Movie
Dudley
Operation Bullshine
1959Movie
Gunner Perkins
Danger Within
1959Movie
Capt. Alfred Piker
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
1957Movie
Prestwick
Private's Progress
1956Movie
Arthur Egan
On Such a Night
1956Movie
Second Gentleman
John and Julie
1955Movie
Jeremy
For Better, for Worse
1954Movie
Car Dealer
Albert R.N.
1953Movie
Schoolie
A Day to Remember
1953Movie
Percy Goodall
The Good Beginning
1953Movie
Furrier
Innocents in Paris
1953Movie
Langton
The Yellow Balloon
1953Movie
Spiv
The Long Memory
1953Movie
Fisher
Miss Robin Hood
1952Movie
Cyril Lidstone
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
1952Movie
Bill
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
1952Movie
Lionel Batts
Angels One Five
1952Movie
Sentry
The Magic Box
1952Movie
Industry Man
High Treason
1951Movie
Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
Home to Danger
1951Movie
Lips Leonard
The Browning Version
1951Movie
Carstairs
The Franchise Affair
1951Movie
Bernard Chadwick
Cairo Road
1950Movie
Ship Lieutenant
Last Holiday
1950Movie
Travel Agent
Chance of a Lifetime
1950Movie
Xenobian
The Blue Lagoon
1949Movie
Michael-child
Forbidden
1949Movie
Pete
Vice Versa
1948Movie
Chawner
I See a Dark Stranger
1946Movie
Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
Dead of Night
1945Movie
Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
Fanny by Gaslight
1944Movie
Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)