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Peter Jones

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

June 12, 1920

Died

April 10, 2000 (age 79)

Place of Birth

Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

Also Known As

Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones

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.

Filmography

1999FilmAdventures in Space and Timeas Narrator 1999FilmMilkas Harry 1997TVTitchas Self - Narrator 1997TVMidsomer Murdersas Bunny Dawlish 1995FilmWaitingas Dr Roger Capstick 1993FilmTender Loving Careas Mr Davies 1993FilmThe Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'as Self / Narrator 1990TVThe Upper Handas Mr. Baker 1987FilmThe Children Of Dynmouthas Mr. Dass 1985TVScreen Twoas Mr. Dass 1984TVI Thought You'd Gone 1984TVSaturday Reviewas The Book (voice)1983TVITV Christmas Comedy 1982TVThe Agatha Christie Hour 1982TVWhoops Apocalypseas Kevin Pork 1981FilmChariots of Fire 1981FilmThe Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxyas The Book 1981TVThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxyas The Book 1979TVMinderas Henry 1977TVThe Rag Trade 1976FilmCarry On Englandas Brigadier 1976FilmSeven Nights in Japanas Capt. Balcon 1976TVStar Turn 1976TVOne-Upmanshipas Gatling-Fenn 1975TVRumpole of the Baileyas Major Johnnie Pageant 1975FilmThe Return of the Pink Pantheras Psychiatrist 1975FilmConfessions of a Pop Performeras Maxy Naus 1974TVZodiacas General Weston 1973TVMan About the Houseas Mr Morris 1973FilmThe Mansion of Madness 1971TVKindly Leave The Kerb 1970TVThe Goodiesas Minister for Sports 1970TVFrom a Bird's Eye Viewas Clive Beauchamp 1969TVQ...1969TVMr Digby, Darling 1968FilmHot Millionsas Prison Governor 1967FilmSmashing Timeas Dominic 1967FilmCarry On Doctoras Chaplain 1967TVBeggar My Neighbour 1967FilmJust Like a Womanas Saul Alexander 1966FilmPress for Timeas Robin Willobey 1966FilmThe Sandwich Manas Escapologist 1966TVMild And Bitter 1964FilmFather Came Too!as Actor Playing Charles II 1963FilmA Stitch in Timeas Captain Russell 1962TVMan of the Worldas The Minister 1961FilmRomanoff and Julietas Otto 1961FilmNearly a Nasty Accidentas Flight Lt. Winters 1961TVThe Avengersas Doyle 1960FilmThe Bulldog Breedas Diving Instructor 1960FilmNever Let Goas Alec Berger 1960FilmSchool for Scoundrelsas Dudley 1959FilmOperation Bullshineas Gunner Perkins 1959FilmDanger Withinas Capt. Alfred Piker 1957FilmBlue Murder at St Trinian'sas Prestwick 1956FilmPrivate's Progressas Arthur Egan 1956FilmOn Such a Nightas Second Gentleman 1955FilmJohn and Julieas Jeremy 1954FilmFor Better, for Worseas Car Dealer 1953FilmAlbert R.N.as Schoolie 1953FilmA Day to Rememberas Percy Goodall 1953FilmThe Good Beginningas Furrier 1953FilmInnocents in Parisas Langton 1953FilmThe Yellow Balloonas Spiv 1953FilmThe Long Memoryas Fisher 1952FilmMiss Robin Hoodas Cyril Lidstone 1952Film24 Hours of a Woman's Lifeas Bill 1952FilmTime, Gentlemen, Please!as Lionel Batts 1952FilmAngels One Fiveas Sentry 1952FilmThe Magic Boxas Industry Man 1951FilmHigh Treasonas Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)1951FilmHome to Dangeras Lips Leonard 1951TVTreasure Island 1951FilmThe Browning Versionas Carstairs 1951FilmThe Franchise Affairas Bernard Chadwick 1950FilmCairo Roadas Ship Lieutenant 1950FilmLast Holidayas Travel Agent 1950FilmChance of a Lifetimeas Xenobian 1949FilmThe Blue Lagoonas Michael-child 1949FilmForbiddenas Pete 1948FilmVice Versaas Chawner 1946FilmI See a Dark Strangeras Soldier in Pub (uncredited)1945FilmDead of Nightas Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)1944FilmFanny by Gaslightas Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)