Peter Jones

Peter Jones

1920-06-12 Wem, Shropshire, England, UK Male 84 Known Credits

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.

Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1920-06-12

Place of Birth

Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

Known Credits

84

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones

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Known For Movies

Known For TV Shows

Movie Credits

Carry On Doctor

1967

Chaplain

The Blue Lagoon

1949

Michael-child

A Stitch in Time

1963

Captain Russell

Last Holiday

1950

Travel Agent

Dead of Night

1945

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

Private's Progress

1956

Arthur Egan

For Better, for Worse

1954

Car Dealer

The Bulldog Breed

1960

Diving Instructor

Vice Versa

1948

Chawner

Cairo Road

1950

Ship Lieutenant

Angels One Five

1952

Sentry

The Magic Box

1952

Industry Man

Albert R.N.

1953

Schoolie

High Treason

1951

Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)

Milk

1999

Harry

Press for Time

1966

Robin Willobey

Hot Millions

1968

Prison Governor

Seven Nights in Japan

1976

Capt. Balcon

Smashing Time

1967

Dominic

I See a Dark Stranger

1946

Soldier in Pub (uncredited)

Danger Within

1959

Capt. Alfred Piker

The Franchise Affair

1951

Bernard Chadwick

Carry On England

1976

Brigadier

Time, Gentlemen, Please!

1952

Lionel Batts

Miss Robin Hood

1952

Cyril Lidstone

The Sandwich Man

1966

Escapologist

The Browning Version

1951

Carstairs

Tender Loving Care

1993

Mr Davies

Fanny by Gaslight

1944

Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)

The Long Memory

1953

Fisher

A Day to Remember

1953

Percy Goodall

Never Let Go

1960

Alec Berger

Father Came Too!

1964

Actor Playing Charles II

On Such a Night

1956

Second Gentleman

Forbidden

1949

Pete

Nearly a Nasty Accident

1961

Flight Lt. Winters

John and Julie

1955

Jeremy

Waiting

1995

Dr Roger Capstick

Operation Bullshine

1959

Gunner Perkins

Just Like a Woman

1967

Saul Alexander

Home to Danger

1951

Lips Leonard

TV Credits

Midsomer Murders

1997

Bunny Dawlish (1 episodes)

The Avengers

1961

Doyle (2 episodes)

Minder

1979

Henry (1 episodes)

Rumpole of the Bailey

1975

Major Johnnie Pageant (1 episodes)

Screen Two

1985

Mr. Dass (1 episodes)

The Goodies

1970

Minister for Sports (1 episodes)

The Upper Hand

1990

Mr. Baker (1 episodes)

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

1981

The Book (6 episodes)

The Agatha Christie Hour

1982

George Packington (1 episodes)

Man of the World

1962

The Minister (1 episodes)

Star Turn

1976

(1 episodes)

Man About the House

1973

Mr Morris (1 episodes)

Whoops Apocalypse

1982

Kevin Pork (4 episodes)

Q...

1969

(32 episodes)

From a Bird's Eye View

1970

Clive Beauchamp (16 episodes)

Zodiac

1974

General Weston (1 episodes)

ITV Christmas Comedy

1983

(15 episodes)

One-Upmanship

1976

Gatling-Fenn (17 episodes)

The Rag Trade

1977

(22 episodes)

Beggar My Neighbour

1967

(22 episodes)

Saturday Review

1984

The Book (voice) (1 episodes)

Treasure Island

1951

(8 episodes)

Mr Digby, Darling

1969

(19 episodes)

Titch

1997

Self - Narrator (26 episodes)

I Thought You'd Gone

1984

(7 episodes)

Mild And Bitter

1966

(6 episodes)

Kindly Leave The Kerb

1971

(6 episodes)

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