Peter Jones
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Person

Peter Jones

Known for
Acting
Born
June 12, 1920
Died
April 10, 2000
Place of birth
Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Also known as
Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones

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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.

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Filmography

  • Adventures in Space and TimeFilm · 1999 · as Narrator
  • MilkFilm · 1999 · as Harry
  • Midsomer MurdersTV · 1997 · as Bunny Dawlish · 1 episode
  • TitchTV · 1997 · as Self - Narrator · 26 episodes
  • Jean Harlow: Platinum BombshellFilm · 1996 · Director
  • Jean Harlow: Platinum BombshellFilm · 1996 · Writer
  • WaitingFilm · 1995 · as Dr Roger Capstick
  • Tender Loving CareFilm · 1993 · as Mr Davies
  • The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'Film · 1993 · as Self / Narrator
  • The Upper HandTV · 1990 · as Mr. Baker · 1 episode
  • The Children of DynmouthFilm · 1987 · as Mr. Dass
  • Screen TwoTV · 1985 · as Mr. Dass · 1 episode
  • I Thought You'd GoneTV · 1984 · Acting · 7 episodes
  • Saturday ReviewTV · 1984 · as The Book (voice) · 1 episode
  • Weekend PlayhouseTV · 1984 · as Arthur Saunders · 1 episode
  • ITV Christmas ComedyTV · 1983 · Acting · 15 episodes
  • The Agatha Christie HourTV · 1982 · as George Packington · 1 episode
  • Whoops ApocalypseTV · 1982 · as Kevin Pork · 4 episodes
  • Chariots of FireFilm · 1981 · Acting
  • The Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyFilm · 1981 · as The Book
  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyTV · 1981 · as The Book · 6 episodes
  • MinderTV · 1979 · as Henry · 1 episode
  • Mr BigTV · 1977 · as Eddie · 13 episodes
  • Mr BigTV · 1977 · Writer · 13 episodes
  • The Rag TradeTV · 1977 · Acting · 22 episodes
  • Carry On EnglandFilm · 1976 · as Brigadier
  • One-UpmanshipTV · 1976 · as Gatling-Fenn · 17 episodes
  • Seven Nights in JapanFilm · 1976 · as Capt. Balcon
  • Star TurnTV · 1976 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Confessions of a Pop PerformerFilm · 1975 · as Maxy Naus
  • Rumpole of the BaileyTV · 1975 · as Major Johnnie Pageant · 1 episode
  • The Return of the Pink PantherFilm · 1975 · as Psychiatrist
  • ZodiacTV · 1974 · as General Weston · 1 episode
  • Man About the HouseTV · 1973 · as Mr Morris · 1 episode
  • The Mansion of MadnessFilm · 1973 · Acting
  • Kindly Leave The KerbTV · 1971 · Acting · 6 episodes
  • From a Bird's Eye ViewTV · 1970 · as Clive Beauchamp · 16 episodes
  • The GoodiesTV · 1970 · as Minister for Sports · 1 episode
  • Mr Digby, DarlingTV · 1969 · Acting · 19 episodes
  • Q...TV · 1969 · Acting · 32 episodes
  • Hot MillionsFilm · 1968 · as Prison Governor
  • Beggar My NeighbourTV · 1967 · Acting · 22 episodes
  • Carry On DoctorFilm · 1967 · as Chaplain
  • Just Like a WomanFilm · 1967 · as Saul Alexander
  • Smashing TimeFilm · 1967 · as Dominic
  • Mild And BitterTV · 1966 · Acting · 6 episodes
  • Press for TimeFilm · 1966 · as Robin Willobey
  • The Sandwich ManFilm · 1966 · as Escapologist
  • Night Train to SurbitonTV · 1965 · as Matthew Pilbeam · 6 episodes
  • Father Came Too!Film · 1964 · as Actor Playing Charles II
  • A Stitch in TimeFilm · 1963 · as Captain Russell
  • Man of the WorldTV · 1962 · as The Minister · 1 episode
  • Nearly a Nasty AccidentFilm · 1961 · as Flight Lt. Winters
  • Romanoff and JulietFilm · 1961 · as Otto
  • The AvengersTV · 1961 · as Doyle · 2 episodes
  • Never Let GoFilm · 1960 · as Alec Berger
  • School for ScoundrelsFilm · 1960 · as Dudley
  • The Bulldog BreedFilm · 1960 · as Diving Instructor
  • Danger WithinFilm · 1959 · as Capt. Alfred Piker
  • Operation BullshineFilm · 1959 · as Gunner Perkins
  • Blue Murder at St. Trinian'sFilm · 1957 · as Prestwick
  • On Such a NightFilm · 1956 · as Second Gentleman
  • Private's ProgressFilm · 1956 · as Arthur Egan
  • John and JulieFilm · 1955 · as Jeremy
  • For Better, for WorseFilm · 1954 · as Car Dealer
  • A Day to RememberFilm · 1953 · as Percy Goodall
  • Albert R.N.Film · 1953 · as Schoolie
  • Innocents in ParisFilm · 1953 · as Langton
  • The Good BeginningFilm · 1953 · as Furrier
  • The Long MemoryFilm · 1953 · as Fisher
  • The Yellow BalloonFilm · 1953 · as Spiv
  • 24 Hours of a Woman's LifeFilm · 1952 · as Bill
  • Angels One FiveFilm · 1952 · as Sentry
  • Miss Robin HoodFilm · 1952 · as Cyril Lidstone
  • The Magic BoxFilm · 1952 · as Industry Man
  • Time, Gentlemen, Please!Film · 1952 · as Lionel Batts
  • High TreasonFilm · 1951 · as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
  • Home to DangerFilm · 1951 · as Lips Leonard
  • The Browning VersionFilm · 1951 · as Carstairs
  • The Franchise AffairFilm · 1951 · as Bernard Chadwick
  • Cairo RoadFilm · 1950 · as Ship Lieutenant
  • Chance of a LifetimeFilm · 1950 · as Xenobian
  • Last HolidayFilm · 1950 · as Travel Agent
  • ForbiddenFilm · 1949 · as Pete
  • The Blue LagoonFilm · 1949 · as Michael-child
  • Vice VersaFilm · 1948 · as Chawner
  • I See a Dark StrangerFilm · 1946 · as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
  • Dead of NightFilm · 1945 · as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
  • Fanny by GaslightFilm · 1944 · as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)

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