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Peter Jones
Actor

Peter Jones

12 Jun 1920Born
10 Apr 2000Died
79Age at death
84Credits

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.

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 84 credits.

  1. 1999Adventures in Space and TimeFilm: Narrator
  2. 1999MilkFilm: Harry
  3. 1997Midsomer MurdersSeries: Bunny Dawlish (1 episode)
  4. 1996Jean Harlow: Platinum BombshellFilm: Director, Writer
  5. 1995WaitingFilm: Dr Roger Capstick
  6. 1993Tender Loving CareFilm: Mr Davies
  7. 1990The Upper HandSeries: Mr. Baker (1 episode)
  8. 1987The Children of DynmouthFilm: Mr. Dass
  9. 1985Screen TwoSeries: Mr. Dass (1 episode)
  10. 1984I Thought You'd GoneSeries (7 episodes)
  11. 1984Weekend PlayhouseSeries: Arthur Saunders (1 episode)
  12. 1983ITV Christmas ComedySeries (15 episodes)
  13. 1982The Agatha Christie HourSeries: George Packington (1 episode)
  14. 1982Whoops ApocalypseSeries: Kevin Pork (4 episodes)
  15. 1981Chariots of FireFilm
  16. 1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyFilm: The Book
  17. 1981The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxySeries: The Book (6 episodes)
  18. 1979MinderSeries: Henry (1 episode)
  19. 1977The Rag TradeSeries (22 episodes)
  20. 1977Mr. BigSeries: Eddie (13 episodes)
  21. 1976Carry On EnglandFilm: Brigadier
  22. 1976Seven Nights in JapanFilm: Capt. Balcon
  23. 1976Star TurnSeries (1 episode)
  24. 1976One-UpmanshipSeries: Gatling-Fenn (17 episodes)
  25. 1975Rumpole of the BaileySeries: Major Johnnie Pageant (1 episode)
  26. 1975The Return of the Pink PantherFilm: Psychiatrist
  27. 1975Confessions of a Pop PerformerFilm: Maxy Naus
  28. 1974ZodiacSeries: General Weston (1 episode)
  29. 1973Man About the HouseSeries: Mr Morris (1 episode)
  30. 1973The Mansion of MadnessFilm
  31. 1971Kindly Leave The KerbSeries (6 episodes)
  32. 1970The GoodiesSeries: Minister for Sports (1 episode)
  33. 1970From a Bird's Eye ViewSeries: Clive Beauchamp (16 episodes)
  34. 1969Q...Series (32 episodes)
  35. 1969Mr Digby, DarlingSeries (19 episodes)
  36. 1968Hot MillionsFilm: Prison Governor
  37. 1967Smashing TimeFilm: Dominic
  38. 1967Carry On DoctorFilm: Chaplain
  39. 1967Beggar My NeighbourSeries (22 episodes)
  40. 1967Just Like a WomanFilm: Saul Alexander
  41. 1966Press for TimeFilm: Robin Willobey
  42. 1966The Sandwich ManFilm: Escapologist
  43. 1966Mild And BitterSeries (6 episodes)
  44. 1965Night Train to SurbitonSeries: Matthew Pilbeam (6 episodes)
  45. 1964Father Came Too!Film: Actor Playing Charles II
  46. 1963A Stitch in TimeFilm: Captain Russell
  47. 1962Man of the WorldSeries: The Minister (1 episode)
  48. 1961Romanoff and JulietFilm: Otto
  49. 1961Nearly a Nasty AccidentFilm: Flight Lt. Winters
  50. 1961The AvengersSeries: Doyle (2 episodes)
  51. 1960The Bulldog BreedFilm: Diving Instructor
  52. 1960Never Let GoFilm: Alec Berger
  53. 1960School for ScoundrelsFilm: Dudley
  54. 1959Operation BullshineFilm: Gunner Perkins
  55. 1959Danger WithinFilm: Capt. Alfred Piker
  56. 1957Blue Murder at St. Trinian'sFilm: Prestwick
  57. 1956Private's ProgressFilm: Arthur Egan
  58. 1956On Such a NightFilm: Second Gentleman
  59. 1955John and JulieFilm: Jeremy
  60. 1954For Better, for WorseFilm: Car Dealer
  61. 1953Albert R.N.Film: Schoolie
  62. 1953A Day to RememberFilm: Percy Goodall
  63. 1953The Good BeginningFilm: Furrier
  64. 1953Innocents in ParisFilm: Langton
  65. 1953The Yellow BalloonFilm: Spiv
  66. 1953The Long MemoryFilm: Fisher
  67. 1952Miss Robin HoodFilm: Cyril Lidstone
  68. 195224 Hours of a Woman's LifeFilm: Bill
  69. 1952Time, Gentlemen, Please!Film: Lionel Batts
  70. 1952Angels One FiveFilm: Sentry
  71. 1952The Magic BoxFilm: Industry Man
  72. 1951High TreasonFilm: Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
  73. 1951Home to DangerFilm: Lips Leonard
  74. 1951The Browning VersionFilm: Carstairs
  75. 1951The Franchise AffairFilm: Bernard Chadwick
  76. 1950Cairo RoadFilm: Ship Lieutenant
  77. 1950Last HolidayFilm: Travel Agent
  78. 1950Chance of a LifetimeFilm: Xenobian
  79. 1949The Blue LagoonFilm: Michael-child
  80. 1949ForbiddenFilm: Pete

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