Peter Jones

Peter Jones

Acting

Born:
1920-06-12
Died:
2000-04-10
Place of birth:
Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

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

Filmography

Biography: Sharon Tate – Murdered Innocence

Biography: Sharon Tate – Murdered Innocence

6.52002Executive Producer
Movie
Adventures in Space and Time

Adventures in Space and Time

9.01999Narrator
Movie
Milk

Milk

4.01999Harry
Movie
Titch

Titch

9.01997Self - Narrator
TV
Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders

7.51997Bunny Dawlish
TV
Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell

Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell

1996Director
Movie
Waiting

Waiting

1995Dr Roger Capstick
Movie
Tender Loving Care

Tender Loving Care

1993Mr Davies
Movie
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'

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

10.01993Self / Narrator
Movie
The Upper Hand

The Upper Hand

7.21990Mr. Baker
TV
The Children of Dynmouth

The Children of Dynmouth

5.51987Mr. Dass
Movie
Screen Two

Screen Two

7.11985Mr. Dass
TV
I Thought You'd Gone

I Thought You'd Gone

1984
TV
Weekend Playhouse

Weekend Playhouse

1984Arthur Saunders
TV
Saturday Review

Saturday Review

1984The Book (voice)
TV
ITV Christmas Comedy

ITV Christmas Comedy

1983
TV
The Agatha Christie Hour

The Agatha Christie Hour

6.81982George Packington
TV
Whoops Apocalypse

Whoops Apocalypse

6.91982Kevin Pork
TV
Chariots of Fire

Chariots of Fire

6.81981
Movie
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

7.31981The Book
Movie
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

8.01981The Book
TV
Minder

Minder

7.21979Henry
TV
The Rag Trade

The Rag Trade

7.01977
TV
Mr Big

Mr Big

7.01977Eddie
TV
Carry On England

Carry On England

4.61976Brigadier
Movie
Seven Nights in Japan

Seven Nights in Japan

6.21976Capt. Balcon
Movie
Star Turn

Star Turn

1976
TV
One-Upmanship

One-Upmanship

7.71976Gatling-Fenn
TV
Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole of the Bailey

7.11975Major Johnnie Pageant
TV
The Return of the Pink Panther

The Return of the Pink Panther

6.81975Psychiatrist
Movie
Confessions of a Pop Performer

Confessions of a Pop Performer

4.51975Maxy Naus
Movie
Zodiac

Zodiac

5.01974General Weston
TV
Man About the House

Man About the House

7.11973Mr Morris
TV
The Mansion of Madness

The Mansion of Madness

4.81973
Movie
Kindly Leave The Kerb

Kindly Leave The Kerb

1971
TV
The Goodies

The Goodies

7.71970Minister for Sports
TV
From a Bird's Eye View

From a Bird's Eye View

6.01970Clive Beauchamp
TV
Q...

Q...

7.21969
TV
Mr Digby, Darling

Mr Digby, Darling

1969
TV
Hot Millions

Hot Millions

6.61968Prison Governor
Movie
Smashing Time

Smashing Time

6.31967Dominic
Movie
Carry On Doctor

Carry On Doctor

6.51967Chaplain
Movie
Beggar My Neighbour

Beggar My Neighbour

7.01967
TV
Just Like a Woman

Just Like a Woman

5.71967Saul Alexander
Movie
Press for Time

Press for Time

5.91966Robin Willobey
Movie
The Sandwich Man

The Sandwich Man

6.51966Escapologist
Movie
Mild And Bitter

Mild And Bitter

1966
TV
Night Train to Surbiton

Night Train to Surbiton

1965Matthew Pilbeam
TV
Father Came Too!

Father Came Too!

5.91964Actor Playing Charles II
Movie
A Stitch in Time

A Stitch in Time

7.31963Captain Russell
Movie
Man of the World

Man of the World

7.21962The Minister
TV
Romanoff and Juliet

Romanoff and Juliet

5.71961Otto
Movie
Nearly a Nasty Accident

Nearly a Nasty Accident

7.01961Flight Lt. Winters
Movie
The Avengers

The Avengers

7.81961Doyle
TV
The Bulldog Breed

The Bulldog Breed

6.11960Diving Instructor
Movie
Never Let Go

Never Let Go

6.51960Alec Berger
Movie
School for Scoundrels

School for Scoundrels

6.91960Dudley
Movie
Operation Bullshine

Operation Bullshine

5.51959Gunner Perkins
Movie
Danger Within

Danger Within

6.31959Capt. Alfred Piker
Movie
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's

Blue Murder at St. Trinian's

6.81957Prestwick
Movie