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Peter Jones

Peter Jones

Acting

Born June 12, 1920 — Died April 10, 2000 Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

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.

TV Shows(27)

Movies(57)

Adventures in Space and Time

Adventures in Space and Time

Narrator

1999

Milk

Milk

Harry

1999

Waiting

Waiting

Dr Roger Capstick

1995

Tender Loving Care

Tender Loving Care

Mr Davies

1993

The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'

The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'

Self / Narrator

1993

The Children of Dynmouth

The Children of Dynmouth

Mr. Dass

1987

Chariots of Fire

Chariots of Fire

1981

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Book

1981

Carry On England

Carry On England

Brigadier

1976

Seven Nights in Japan

Seven Nights in Japan

Capt. Balcon

1976

The Return of the Pink Panther

The Return of the Pink Panther

Psychiatrist

1975

Confessions of a Pop Performer

Confessions of a Pop Performer

Maxy Naus

1975

The Mansion of Madness

The Mansion of Madness

1973

Hot Millions

Hot Millions

Prison Governor

1968

Smashing Time

Smashing Time

Dominic

1967

Carry On Doctor

Carry On Doctor

Chaplain

1967

Just Like a Woman

Just Like a Woman

Saul Alexander

1967

Press for Time

Press for Time

Robin Willobey

1966

The Sandwich Man

The Sandwich Man

Escapologist

1966

Father Came Too!

Father Came Too!

Actor Playing Charles II

1964

A Stitch in Time

A Stitch in Time

Captain Russell

1963

Romanoff and Juliet

Romanoff and Juliet

Otto

1961

Nearly a Nasty Accident

Nearly a Nasty Accident

Flight Lt. Winters

1961

The Bulldog Breed

The Bulldog Breed

Diving Instructor

1960

Never Let Go

Never Let Go

Alec Berger

1960

School for Scoundrels

School for Scoundrels

Dudley

1960

Operation Bullshine

Operation Bullshine

Gunner Perkins

1959

Danger Within

Danger Within

Capt. Alfred Piker

1959

Blue Murder at St Trinian's

Blue Murder at St Trinian's

Prestwick

1957

Private's Progress

Private's Progress

Arthur Egan

1956

On Such a Night

On Such a Night

Second Gentleman

1956

John and Julie

John and Julie

Jeremy

1955

For Better, for Worse

For Better, for Worse

Car Dealer

1954

Albert R.N.

Albert R.N.

Schoolie

1953

A Day to Remember

A Day to Remember

Percy Goodall

1953

The Good Beginning

The Good Beginning

Furrier

1953

Innocents in Paris

Innocents in Paris

Langton

1953

The Yellow Balloon

The Yellow Balloon

Spiv

1953

The Long Memory

The Long Memory

Fisher

1953

Miss Robin Hood

Miss Robin Hood

Cyril Lidstone

1952

24 Hours of a Woman's Life

24 Hours of a Woman's Life

Bill

1952

Time, Gentlemen, Please!

Time, Gentlemen, Please!

Lionel Batts

1952

Angels One Five

Angels One Five

Sentry

1952

The Magic Box

The Magic Box

Industry Man

1952

High Treason

High Treason

Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)

1951

Home to Danger

Home to Danger

Lips Leonard

1951

The Browning Version

The Browning Version

Carstairs

1951

The Franchise Affair

The Franchise Affair

Bernard Chadwick

1951

Cairo Road

Cairo Road

Ship Lieutenant

1950

Last Holiday

Last Holiday

Travel Agent

1950

Chance of a Lifetime

Chance of a Lifetime

Xenobian

1950

The Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon

Michael-child

1949

Forbidden

Forbidden

Pete

1949

Vice Versa

Vice Versa

Chawner

1948

I See a Dark Stranger

I See a Dark Stranger

Soldier in Pub (uncredited)

1946

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)

1945

Fanny by Gaslight

Fanny by Gaslight

Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)

1944