Peter Jones
Known for Acting · 84 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 (27)
Midsomer Murders
1997
as Bunny Dawlish
The Avengers
1961
as Doyle
Minder
1979
as Henry
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
as Major Johnnie Pageant
Screen Two
1985
as Mr. Dass
The Goodies
1970
as Minister for Sports
The Upper Hand
1990
as Mr. Baker
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as The Book
The Agatha Christie Hour
1982
as George Packington
Man of the World
1962
as The Minister
Star Turn
1976
Man About the House
1973
as Mr Morris
Q...
1969
From a Bird's Eye View
1970
as Clive Beauchamp
Zodiac
1974
as General Weston
Whoops Apocalypse
1982
as Kevin Pork
ITV Christmas Comedy
1983
Saturday Review
1984
as The Book (voice)
One-Upmanship
1976
as Gatling-Fenn
The Rag Trade
1977
Beggar My Neighbour
1967
Titch
1997
as Self - Narrator
Mr Digby, Darling
1969
Treasure Island
1951
I Thought You'd Gone
1984
Mild And Bitter
1966
Kindly Leave The Kerb
1971
Movies (57)
Chariots of Fire
1981
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975
as Psychiatrist
Last Holiday
1950
as Travel Agent
Danger Within
1959
as Capt. Alfred Piker
Carry On Doctor
1967
as Chaplain
Innocents in Paris
1953
as Langton
Private's Progress
1956
as Arthur Egan
The Blue Lagoon
1949
as Michael-child
Angels One Five
1952
as Sentry
For Better, for Worse
1954
as Car Dealer
The Magic Box
1952
as Industry Man
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as The Book
Fanny by Gaslight
1944
as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
A Stitch in Time
1963
as Captain Russell
The Sandwich Man
1966
as Escapologist
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975
as Maxy Naus
High Treason
1951
as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
The Bulldog Breed
1960
as Diving Instructor
Albert R.N.
1953
as Schoolie
Seven Nights in Japan
1976
as Capt. Balcon
Dead of Night
1945
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
1952
as Lionel Batts
The Franchise Affair
1951
as Bernard Chadwick
The Mansion of Madness
1973
The Browning Version
1951
as Carstairs
The Good Beginning
1953
as Furrier
Milk
1999
as Harry
Hot Millions
1968
as Prison Governor
Press for Time
1966
as Robin Willobey
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
1957
as Prestwick
Vice Versa
1948
as Chawner
Cairo Road
1950
as Ship Lieutenant
I See a Dark Stranger
1946
as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
Never Let Go
1960
as Alec Berger
Carry On England
1976
as Brigadier
Tender Loving Care
1993
as Mr Davies
School for Scoundrels
1960
as Dudley
Smashing Time
1967
as Dominic
The Long Memory
1953
as Fisher
Father Came Too!
1964
as Actor Playing Charles II
Romanoff and Juliet
1961
as Otto
Nearly a Nasty Accident
1961
as Flight Lt. Winters
A Day to Remember
1953
as Percy Goodall
John and Julie
1955
as Jeremy
Chance of a Lifetime
1950
as Xenobian
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
1993
as Self / Narrator
Miss Robin Hood
1952
as Cyril Lidstone
Just Like a Woman
1967
as Saul Alexander
The Yellow Balloon
1953
as Spiv
Forbidden
1949
as Pete
Adventures in Space and Time
1999
as Narrator
The Children of Dynmouth
1987
as Mr. Dass
Waiting
1995
as Dr Roger Capstick
Home to Danger
1951
as Lips Leonard
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
1952
as Bill
On Such a Night
1956
as Second Gentleman
Operation Bullshine
1959
as Gunner Perkins
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 84 credits spanning from 1944 to 1999, Peter Jones has appeared in 57 films and 27 TV shows.
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Most Popular Peter Jones Movies
- Chariots of Fire (1981)
- The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) — as Psychiatrist
- Last Holiday (1950) — as Travel Agent
- Danger Within (1959) — as Capt. Alfred Piker
- Carry On Doctor (1967) — as Chaplain
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