Peter Jones


    Starbirth:
    June 12, 1920
    Supernova:
    April 10, 2000
    Birthplace:
    Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
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Overview

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.


MOVIECHARACTERYEAR
Adventures in Space and Time Narrator 1999
Milk Harry 1999
Tender Loving Care Mr Davies 1993
The Children Of Dynmouth Mr. Dass 1987
Chariots of Fire 1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy The Book 1981
Carry On England Brigadier 1976
Seven Nights in Japan Capt. Balcon 1976
The Return of the Pink Panther Psychiatrist 1975
Confessions of a Pop Performer Maxy Naus 1975
The Mansion of Madness 1973
Hot Millions Prison Governor 1968
Smashing Time Dominic 1967
Carry On Doctor Chaplain 1967
Just Like a Woman Saul Alexander 1967
The Sandwich Man Escapologist 1966
Press for Time Robin Willobey (photographer) 1966
Father Came Too! Charles II 1964
Romanoff and Juliet Otto 1961
Nearly a Nasty Accident Flight Lt. Winters 1961
Never Let Go Alec Berger 1960
School for Scoundrels Dudley 1960
Operation Bullshine Gunner Perkins 1959
Danger Within Capt. Alfred Piker 1959
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's Prestwick 1957
Private's Progress Arthur Egan 1956
On Such a Night Second Gentleman 1956
John and Julie Jeremy 1955
For Better, for Worse The Car Dealer 1954
Albert R.N. Schoolie 1953
A Day to Remember Percy Goodall 1953
The Good Beginning Furrier 1953
The Yellow Balloon Spiv 1953
The Long Memory Fisher 1953
Miss Robin Hood Cyril Lidstone 1952
24 Hours of a Woman's Life Bill 1952
Time, Gentlemen, Please! Lionel Batts 1952
Angels One Five Sentry 1952
The Magic Box Industry Man 1952
Home to Danger Lips Leonard 1951
The Browning Version Carstairs 1951
The Franchise Affair Bernard Chadwick 1951
Cairo Road Ship Lieutenant 1950
Last Holiday Travel Agent 1950
Chance of a Lifetime Xenobian 1950
The Blue Lagoon Michael-child 1949
Forbidden Pete 1949
Vice Versa Chawner 1948
I See a Dark Stranger Soldier in Pub (uncredited) 1946
Dead of Night Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited) 1945
Fanny by Gaslight Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited) 1944
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The Avengers Doyle <mt>
Whoops Apocalypse <blank> <mt>
Beggar My Neighbour <blank> <mt>
Star Turn <blank> <mt>
Mr Digby, Darling <blank> <mt>
One-Upmanship <blank> <mt>
The Rag Trade <blank> <mt>
Midsomer Murders Bunny Dawlish <mt>
The Goodies <blank> <mt>
Rumpole of the Bailey <blank> <mt>
From a Bird's Eye View Clive Beauchamp <mt>
I Thought You'd Gone <blank> <mt>
Mild And Bitter <blank> <mt>
Kindly Leave The Kerb <blank> <mt>
The Agatha Christie Hour <blank> <mt>
Treasure Island <blank> <mt>
ITV Christmas Comedy <blank> <mt>
Minder Henry <mt>
The Goodies Minister for Sports <mt>
Saturday Review The Book (voice) <mt>
The Upper Hand Mr. Baker <mt>
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