Acting

Peter Jones

Born 1920-06-12 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

Died 2000-04-10

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.

Credits

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Biography: Sharon Tate – Murdered Innocence
Executive Producer
2002
Adventures in Space and Time
as Narrator
1999
Milk
as Harry
1999
Titch
as Self - Narrator
1997
Midsomer Murders
as Bunny Dawlish
1997
Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell
Director
1996
Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell
Writer
1996
Waiting
as Dr Roger Capstick
1995
Tender Loving Care
as Mr Davies
1993
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
as Self / Narrator
1993
The Upper Hand
as Mr. Baker
1990
The Children of Dynmouth
as Mr. Dass
1987
Screen Two
as Mr. Dass
1985
I Thought You'd Gone
1984
Weekend Playhouse
as Arthur Saunders
1984
Saturday Review
as The Book (voice)
1984
ITV Christmas Comedy
1983
The Agatha Christie Hour
as George Packington
1982
Whoops Apocalypse
as Kevin Pork
1982
Chariots of Fire
1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
1981
Minder
as Henry
1979
The Rag Trade
1977
Mr Big
as Eddie
1977
Mr Big
Writer
1977
Mr Big
Creator
1977
Carry On England
as Brigadier
1976
Seven Nights in Japan
as Capt. Balcon
1976
Star Turn
1976
One-Upmanship
as Gatling-Fenn
1976
Rumpole of the Bailey
as Major Johnnie Pageant
1975
The Return of the Pink Panther
as Psychiatrist
1975
Confessions of a Pop Performer
as Maxy Naus
1975
Zodiac
as General Weston
1974
Man About the House
as Mr Morris
1973
The Mansion of Madness
1973
Kindly Leave The Kerb
1971
The Goodies
as Minister for Sports
1970
From a Bird's Eye View
as Clive Beauchamp
1970
Q...
1969
Mr Digby, Darling
1969
Hot Millions
as Prison Governor
1968
Smashing Time
as Dominic
1967
Carry On Doctor
as Chaplain
1967
Beggar My Neighbour
1967
Just Like a Woman
as Saul Alexander
1967
Press for Time
as Robin Willobey
1966
The Sandwich Man
as Escapologist
1966
Mild And Bitter
1966
Night Train to Surbiton
as Matthew Pilbeam
1965
Father Came Too!
as Actor Playing Charles II
1964
A Stitch in Time
as Captain Russell
1963
Man of the World
as The Minister
1962
Romanoff and Juliet
as Otto
1961
Nearly a Nasty Accident
as Flight Lt. Winters
1961
The Avengers
as Doyle
1961
The Bulldog Breed
as Diving Instructor
1960
Never Let Go
as Alec Berger
1960
School for Scoundrels
as Dudley
1960
Operation Bullshine
as Gunner Perkins
1959
Danger Within
as Capt. Alfred Piker
1959
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
as Prestwick
1957
Private's Progress
as Arthur Egan
1956
On Such a Night
as Second Gentleman
1956
John and Julie
as Jeremy
1955
For Better, for Worse
as Car Dealer
1954
Albert R.N.
as Schoolie
1953
A Day to Remember
as Percy Goodall
1953
The Good Beginning
as Furrier
1953
Innocents in Paris
as Langton
1953
The Yellow Balloon
as Spiv
1953
The Long Memory
as Fisher
1953
Miss Robin Hood
as Cyril Lidstone
1952
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
as Bill
1952
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
as Lionel Batts
1952
Angels One Five
as Sentry
1952
The Magic Box
as Industry Man
1952
High Treason
as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
1951
Home to Danger
as Lips Leonard
1951