- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 12, 1920
- Place of Birth
- Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
- Died
- April 10, 2000
Peter Jones
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
movieSharon Tate: Murdered Innocence
2002 · Executive Producer
movieAdventures in Space and Time
1999 · Narrator
movieMilk
1999 · Harry
Titch
tvTitch
1997 · Self - Narrator
tvMidsomer Murders
1997 · Bunny Dawlish
movieJean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell
1996 · Director, Writer
movieWaiting
1995 · Dr Roger Capstick
movieTender Loving Care
1993 · Mr Davies
movieThe Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
1993 · Self / Narrator
tvThe Upper Hand
1990 · Mr. Baker
movieThe Children of Dynmouth
1987 · Mr. Dass
tvScreen Two
1985 · Mr. Dass
I Thought You'd Gone
tvI Thought You'd Gone
1984
Weekend Playhouse
tvWeekend Playhouse
1984 · Arthur Saunders
Saturday Review
tvSaturday Review
1984 · The Book (voice)
tvITV Christmas Comedy
1983
tvThe Agatha Christie Hour
1982 · George Packington
tvWhoops Apocalypse
1982 · Kevin Pork
movieChariots of Fire
1981
movieThe Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981 · The Book
tvThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981 · The Book
tvMinder
1979 · Henry
tvThe Rag Trade
1977
movieCarry On England
1976 · Brigadier
movieSeven Nights in Japan
1976 · Capt. Balcon
Star Turn
tvStar Turn
1976
One-Upmanship
tvOne-Upmanship
1976 · Gatling-Fenn
tvRumpole of the Bailey
1975 · Major Johnnie Pageant
movieThe Return of the Pink Panther
1975 · Psychiatrist
movieConfessions of a Pop Performer
1975 · Maxy Naus
tvZodiac
1974 · General Weston
tvMan About the House
1973 · Mr Morris
movieThe Mansion of Madness
1973
Kindly Leave The Kerb
tvKindly Leave The Kerb
1971
tvThe Goodies
1970 · Minister for Sports
tvFrom a Bird's Eye View
1970 · Clive Beauchamp
tvQ...
1969
Mr Digby, Darling
tvMr Digby, Darling
1969
movieHot Millions
1968 · Prison Governor
movieSmashing Time
1967 · Dominic
movieCarry On Doctor
1967 · Chaplain
tvBeggar My Neighbour
1967
movieJust Like a Woman
1967 · Saul Alexander
moviePress for Time
1966 · Robin Willobey
movieThe Sandwich Man
1966 · Escapologist
Mild And Bitter
tvMild And Bitter
1966
movieFather Came Too!
1964 · Actor Playing Charles II
movieA Stitch in Time
1963 · Captain Russell
tvMan of the World
1962 · The Minister
movieRomanoff and Juliet
1961 · Otto
movieNearly a Nasty Accident
1961 · Flight Lt. Winters
tvThe Avengers
1961 · Doyle
movieThe Bulldog Breed
1960 · Diving Instructor
movieNever Let Go
1960 · Alec Berger
movieSchool for Scoundrels
1960 · Dudley
movieOperation Bullshine
1959 · Gunner Perkins
movieDanger Within
1959 · Capt. Alfred Piker
movieBlue Murder at St. Trinian's
1957 · Prestwick
moviePrivate's Progress
1956 · Arthur Egan
movieOn Such a Night
1956 · Second Gentleman
movieJohn and Julie
1955 · Jeremy
movieFor Better, for Worse
1954 · Car Dealer
movieAlbert R.N.
1953 · Schoolie
movieA Day to Remember
1953 · Percy Goodall
movieThe Good Beginning
1953 · Furrier
movieInnocents in Paris
1953 · Langton
movieThe Yellow Balloon
1953 · Spiv
movieThe Long Memory
1953 · Fisher
movieMiss Robin Hood
1952 · Cyril Lidstone
movie24 Hours of a Woman's Life
1952 · Bill
movieTime, Gentlemen, Please!
1952 · Lionel Batts
movieAngels One Five
1952 · Sentry
movieThe Magic Box
1952 · Industry Man
movieHigh Treason
1951 · Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
movieHome to Danger
1951 · Lips Leonard
Treasure Island
tvTreasure Island
1951
movieThe Browning Version
1951 · Carstairs
movieThe Franchise Affair
1951 · Bernard Chadwick
movieCairo Road
1950 · Ship Lieutenant
movieLast Holiday
1950 · Travel Agent
movieChance of a Lifetime
1950 · Xenobian
movieThe Blue Lagoon
1949 · Michael-child
movieForbidden
1949 · Pete
movieVice Versa
1948 · Chawner
movieI See a Dark Stranger
1946 · Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
movieDead of Night
1945 · Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
movieFanny by Gaslight
1944 · Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)