Peter 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.
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Acting History
1999
Adventures in Space and Time as Narrator
1999Milk as Harry
1997Midsomer Murders as Bunny Dawlish
1995Waiting as Dr Roger Capstick
1993Tender Loving Care as Mr Davies
1993The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' as Self / Narrator
1990The Upper Hand as Mr. Baker
1987The Children Of Dynmouth as Mr. Dass
1985Screen Two as Mr. Dass
1984I Thought You'd Gone
1984Saturday Review as The Book (voice)
1983ITV Christmas Comedy
1982The Agatha Christie Hour
1982Whoops Apocalypse as Kevin Pork
1981Chariots of Fire
1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy as The Book
1981The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as The Book
1979Minder as Henry
1977The Rag Trade
1976Carry On England as Brigadier
1976Seven Nights in Japan as Capt. Balcon
1976Star Turn
1976One-Upmanship
1975Rumpole of the Bailey as Major Johnnie Pageant
1975The Return of the Pink Panther as Psychiatrist
1975Confessions of a Pop Performer as Maxy Naus
1974Zodiac as General Weston
1973Man About the House as Mr Morris
1973The Mansion of Madness
1971Kindly Leave The Kerb
1970The Goodies as Minister for Sports
1970From a Bird's Eye View as Clive Beauchamp
1969Q...
1969Mr Digby, Darling
1968Hot Millions as Prison Governor
1967Smashing Time as Dominic
1967Carry On Doctor as Chaplain
1967Beggar My Neighbour
1967Just Like a Woman as Saul Alexander
1966Press for Time as Robin Willobey
1966The Sandwich Man as Escapologist
1966Mild And Bitter
1964Father Came Too! as Actor Playing Charles II
1963A Stitch in Time as Captain Russell
1962Man of the World as The Minister
1961Romanoff and Juliet as Otto
1961Nearly a Nasty Accident as Flight Lt. Winters
1961The Avengers as Doyle
1960The Bulldog Breed as Diving Instructor
1960Never Let Go as Alec Berger
1960School for Scoundrels as Dudley
1959Operation Bullshine as Gunner Perkins
1959Danger Within as Capt. Alfred Piker
1957Blue Murder at St. Trinian's as Prestwick
1956Private's Progress as Arthur Egan
1956On Such a Night as Second Gentleman
1955John and Julie as Jeremy
1954For Better, for Worse as The Car Dealer
1953Albert R.N. as Schoolie
1953A Day to Remember as Percy Goodall
1953The Good Beginning as Furrier
1953Innocents in Paris as Langton
1953The Yellow Balloon as Spiv
1953The Long Memory as Fisher
1952Miss Robin Hood as Cyril Lidstone
195224 Hours of a Woman's Life as Bill
1952Time, Gentlemen, Please! as Lionel Batts
1952Angels One Five as Sentry
1952The Magic Box as Industry Man
1951High Treason as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
1951Home to Danger as Lips Leonard
1951Treasure Island
1951The Browning Version as Carstairs
1951The Franchise Affair as Bernard Chadwick
1950Cairo Road as Ship Lieutenant
1950Last Holiday as Travel Agent
1950Chance of a Lifetime as Xenobian
1949The Blue Lagoon as Michael-child
1949Forbidden as Pete
1948Vice Versa as Chawner
1946I See a Dark Stranger as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
1945Dead of Night as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
1944Fanny by Gaslight as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)