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Peter Jones
Peter Jones

Peter Jones

ActingBorn June 12, 1920Died April 10, 2000 (age 79)Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

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

1999Movie
1999
Milk

as Harry

Movie
1997
Titch

as Self - Narrator

TV
1997
Midsomer Murders

as Bunny Dawlish

TV
1995
Waiting

as Dr Roger Capstick

Movie
1993
Tender Loving Care

as Mr Davies

Movie
1990
The Upper Hand

as Mr. Baker

TV
1987Movie
1985
Screen Two

as Mr. Dass

TV
1984
Weekend Playhouse

as Arthur Saunders

TV
1984
Saturday Review

as The Book (voice)

TV
1982
The Agatha Christie Hour

as George Packington

TV
1982
Whoops Apocalypse

as Kevin Pork

TV
1979
Minder

as Henry

TV
1976
Carry On England

as Brigadier

Movie
1976
Seven Nights in Japan

as Capt. Balcon

Movie
1976TV
1976
One-Upmanship

as Gatling-Fenn

TV
1975
Rumpole of the Bailey

as Major Johnnie Pageant

TV
1975Movie
1975Movie
1974
Zodiac

as General Weston

TV
1973TV
1970
The Goodies

as Minister for Sports

TV
1970
From a Bird's Eye View

as Clive Beauchamp

TV
1969TV
1968
Hot Millions

as Prison Governor

Movie
1967
Smashing Time

as Dominic

Movie
1967
Carry On Doctor

as Chaplain

Movie
1967
Just Like a Woman

as Saul Alexander

Movie
1966
Press for Time

as Robin Willobey

Movie
1966
The Sandwich Man

as Escapologist

Movie
1964
Father Came Too!

as Actor Playing Charles II

Movie
1963
A Stitch in Time

as Captain Russell

Movie
1962
Man of the World

as The Minister

TV
1961Movie
1961
Nearly a Nasty Accident

as Flight Lt. Winters

Movie
1961
The Avengers

as Doyle

TV
1960
The Bulldog Breed

as Diving Instructor

Movie
1960
Never Let Go

as Alec Berger

Movie
1960Movie
1959
Operation Bullshine

as Gunner Perkins

Movie
1959
Danger Within

as Capt. Alfred Piker

Movie
1957Movie
1956
Private's Progress

as Arthur Egan

Movie
1956
On Such a Night

as Second Gentleman

Movie
1955Movie
1954Movie
1953
Albert R.N.

as Schoolie

Movie
1953
A Day to Remember

as Percy Goodall

Movie
1953Movie
1953Movie
1953Movie
1953Movie
1952
Miss Robin Hood

as Cyril Lidstone

Movie
1952Movie
1952Movie
1952
The Magic Box

as Industry Man

Movie
1951
High Treason

as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)

Movie
1951
Home to Danger

as Lips Leonard

Movie
1951Movie
1951
The Franchise Affair

as Bernard Chadwick

Movie
1950
Cairo Road

as Ship Lieutenant

Movie
1950
Last Holiday

as Travel Agent

Movie
1950Movie
1949
The Blue Lagoon

as Michael-child

Movie
1949
Forbidden

as Pete

Movie
1948
Vice Versa

as Chawner

Movie
1946
I See a Dark Stranger

as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)

Movie
1945
Dead of Night

as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)

Movie
1944
Fanny by Gaslight

as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)

Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayJune 12, 1920
Day of DeathApril 10, 2000
Place of BirthWem, Shropshire, England, UK
Popularity0.5