Peter Jones
Known for Acting · 85 credits
- Born
- 1920-06-12
- Died
- 2000-04-10
- Place of birth
- Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
- Also known as
- Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones
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
TV Shows (28)
Midsomer Murders
1997
as Bunny Dawlish
The Avengers
1961
as Doyle
Screen Two
1985
as Mr. Dass
Minder
1979
as Henry
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
as Major Johnnie Pageant
The Upper Hand
1990
as Mr. Baker
Man of the World
1962
as The Minister
The Goodies
1970
as Minister for Sports
Man About the House
1973
as Mr Morris
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as The Book
The Agatha Christie Hour
1982
as George Packington
From a Bird's Eye View
1970
as Clive Beauchamp
Star Turn
1976
Zodiac
1974
as General Weston
ITV Christmas Comedy
1983
Q...
1969
Saturday Review
1984
as The Book (voice)
The Rag Trade
1977
Whoops Apocalypse
1982
as Kevin Pork
Beggar My Neighbour
1967
Weekend Playhouse
1984
as Arthur Saunders
One-Upmanship
1976
as Gatling-Fenn
Kindly Leave The Kerb
1971
Treasure Island
1951
Mr Digby, Darling
1969
I Thought You'd Gone
1984
Mild And Bitter
1966
Titch
1997
as Self - Narrator
Movies (57)
Chariots of Fire
1981
Hot Millions
1968
as Prison Governor
Vice Versa
1948
as Chawner
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975
as Psychiatrist
Dead of Night
1945
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
Forbidden
1949
as Pete
Fanny by Gaslight
1944
as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
Last Holiday
1950
as Travel Agent
Danger Within
1959
as Capt. Alfred Piker
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
1952
as Lionel Batts
The Good Beginning
1953
as Furrier
Waiting
1995
as Dr Roger Capstick
Private's Progress
1956
as Arthur Egan
The Browning Version
1951
as Carstairs
Romanoff and Juliet
1961
as Otto
The Sandwich Man
1966
as Escapologist
Miss Robin Hood
1952
as Cyril Lidstone
Innocents in Paris
1953
as Langton
I See a Dark Stranger
1946
as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
Tender Loving Care
1993
as Mr Davies
Press for Time
1966
as Robin Willobey
Smashing Time
1967
as Dominic
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as The Book
Carry On England
1976
as Brigadier
School for Scoundrels
1960
as Dudley
For Better, for Worse
1954
as Car Dealer
The Bulldog Breed
1960
as Diving Instructor
A Stitch in Time
1963
as Captain Russell
The Long Memory
1953
as Fisher
The Blue Lagoon
1949
as Michael-child
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975
as Maxy Naus
Angels One Five
1952
as Sentry
The Magic Box
1952
as Industry Man
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
1957
as Prestwick
Adventures in Space and Time
1999
as Narrator
Seven Nights in Japan
1976
as Capt. Balcon
High Treason
1951
as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
A Day to Remember
1953
as Percy Goodall
The Mansion of Madness
1973
Operation Bullshine
1959
as Gunner Perkins
Never Let Go
1960
as Alec Berger
Cairo Road
1950
as Ship Lieutenant
Carry On Doctor
1967
as Chaplain
Chance of a Lifetime
1950
as Xenobian
Father Came Too!
1964
as Actor Playing Charles II
Albert R.N.
1953
as Schoolie
John and Julie
1955
as Jeremy
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
1952
as Bill
Nearly a Nasty Accident
1961
as Flight Lt. Winters
Just Like a Woman
1967
as Saul Alexander
Home to Danger
1951
as Lips Leonard
The Franchise Affair
1951
as Bernard Chadwick
The Yellow Balloon
1953
as Spiv
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
1993
as Self / Narrator
Milk
1999
as Harry
On Such a Night
1956
as Second Gentleman
The Children of Dynmouth
1987
as Mr. Dass
About 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… With 85 credits spanning from 1944 to 1999, Peter Jones has appeared in 57 films and 28 TV shows.
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Most Popular Peter Jones Movies
- Chariots of Fire (1981)
- Hot Millions (1968) — as Prison Governor
- Vice Versa (1948) — as Chawner
- The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) — as Psychiatrist
- Dead of Night (1945) — as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
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