Peter Jones
Peter Jones
Born 12/06/1920 in 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.

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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Filmography (Movies)

Adventures in Space and Time

Adventures in Space and Time

Character:Narrator

Release Date:13/11/1999

Milk

Milk

Character:Harry

Release Date:01/01/1999

Waiting

Waiting

Character:Dr Roger Capstick

Release Date:31/07/1995

Tender Loving Care

Tender Loving Care

Character:Mr Davies

Release Date:03/10/1993

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

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

Character:Self / Narrator

Release Date:01/01/1993

The Children Of Dynmouth

The Children Of Dynmouth

Character:Mr. Dass

Release Date:24/04/1987

Chariots of Fire

Chariots of Fire

Character:

Release Date:15/05/1981

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

Character:The Book

Release Date:09/02/1981

Carry On England

Carry On England

Character:Brigadier

Release Date:01/10/1976

Seven Nights in Japan

Seven Nights in Japan

Character:Capt. Balcon

Release Date:05/08/1976

The Return of the Pink Panther

The Return of the Pink Panther

Character:Psychiatrist

Release Date:21/05/1975

Confessions of a Pop Performer

Confessions of a Pop Performer

Character:Maxy Naus

Release Date:01/01/1975

The Mansion of Madness

The Mansion of Madness

Character:

Release Date:10/08/1973

Hot Millions

Hot Millions

Character:Prison Governor

Release Date:19/09/1968

Smashing Time

Smashing Time

Character:Dominic

Release Date:20/12/1967

Carry On Doctor

Carry On Doctor

Character:Chaplain

Release Date:02/12/1967

Just Like a Woman

Just Like a Woman

Character:Saul Alexander

Release Date:26/02/1967

Press for Time

Press for Time

Character:Robin Willobey

Release Date:08/12/1966

The Sandwich Man

The Sandwich Man

Character:Escapologist

Release Date:15/07/1966

Father Came Too!

Father Came Too!

Character:Actor Playing Charles II

Release Date:11/02/1964

A Stitch in Time

A Stitch in Time

Character:Captain Russell

Release Date:01/12/1963

Romanoff and Juliet

Romanoff and Juliet

Character:Otto

Release Date:08/06/1961

Nearly a Nasty Accident

Nearly a Nasty Accident

Character:Flight Lt. Winters

Release Date:01/05/1961

The Bulldog Breed

The Bulldog Breed

Character:Diving Instructor

Release Date:13/12/1960

Never Let Go

Never Let Go

Character:Alec Berger

Release Date:02/06/1960

School for Scoundrels

School for Scoundrels

Character:Dudley

Release Date:24/03/1960

Operation Bullshine

Operation Bullshine

Character:Gunner Perkins

Release Date:30/06/1959

Danger Within

Danger Within

Character:Capt. Alfred Piker

Release Date:17/02/1959

Blue Murder at St. Trinian's

Blue Murder at St. Trinian's

Character:Prestwick

Release Date:10/12/1957

Private's Progress

Private's Progress

Character:Arthur Egan

Release Date:17/02/1956

On Such a Night

On Such a Night

Character:Second Gentleman

Release Date:01/02/1956

John and Julie

John and Julie

Character:Jeremy

Release Date:26/07/1955

For Better, for Worse

For Better, for Worse

Character:Car Dealer

Release Date:20/06/1954

Albert R.N.

Albert R.N.

Character:Schoolie

Release Date:23/11/1953

A Day to Remember

A Day to Remember

Character:Percy Goodall

Release Date:10/11/1953

The Good Beginning

The Good Beginning

Character:Furrier

Release Date:05/10/1953

Innocents in Paris

Innocents in Paris

Character:Langton

Release Date:22/07/1953

The Yellow Balloon

The Yellow Balloon

Character:Spiv

Release Date:10/02/1953

The Long Memory

The Long Memory

Character:Fisher

Release Date:23/01/1953

Miss Robin Hood

Miss Robin Hood

Character:Cyril Lidstone

Release Date:12/11/1952

24 Hours of a Woman's Life

24 Hours of a Woman's Life

Character:Bill

Release Date:10/09/1952

Time, Gentlemen, Please!

Time, Gentlemen, Please!

Character:Lionel Batts

Release Date:01/07/1952

Angels One Five

Angels One Five

Character:Sentry

Release Date:19/03/1952

The Magic Box

The Magic Box

Character:Industry Man

Release Date:01/01/1952

High Treason

High Treason

Character:Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)

Release Date:13/11/1951

Home to Danger

Home to Danger

Character:Lips Leonard

Release Date:01/08/1951

The Browning Version

The Browning Version

Character:Carstairs

Release Date:06/04/1951

The Franchise Affair

The Franchise Affair

Character:Bernard Chadwick

Release Date:19/02/1951

Cairo Road

Cairo Road

Character:Ship Lieutenant

Release Date:21/06/1950

Last Holiday

Last Holiday

Character:Travel Agent

Release Date:15/05/1950

Chance of a Lifetime

Chance of a Lifetime

Character:Xenobian

Release Date:24/04/1950

The Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon

Character:Michael-child

Release Date:01/03/1949

Forbidden

Forbidden

Character:Pete

Release Date:28/02/1949

Vice Versa

Vice Versa

Character:Chawner

Release Date:28/01/1948

I See a Dark Stranger

I See a Dark Stranger

Character:Soldier in Pub (uncredited)

Release Date:04/07/1946

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

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

Release Date:09/09/1945

Fanny by Gaslight

Fanny by Gaslight

Character:Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)

Release Date:08/05/1944

Television Appearances

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