
Acting
Peter Jones
Born June 12, 1920 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK · Died April 10, 2000
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

7.1
Chariots of Fire
1981 · Movie

7.0
The Return of the Pink Panther
Psychiatrist

7.9
Midsomer Murders
Bunny Dawlish

7.5
Dead of Night
Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)

8.0
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Book

8.3
The Avengers
Doyle

8.0
The Browning Version
Carstairs

6.5
Carry On Doctor
Chaplain

7.3
School for Scoundrels
Dudley

7.3
Last Holiday
Travel Agent

5.1
The Mansion of Madness
1973 · Movie

8.0
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Book

4.1
Carry On England
Brigadier

6.9
A Stitch in Time
Captain Russell

6.5
Angels One Five
Sentry

7.1
Never Let Go
Alec Berger

6.3
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Prestwick

6.8
Hot Millions
Prison Governor

7.8
Minder
Henry

6.4
Private's Progress
Arthur Egan
Filmography
- 2002Biography: Sharon Tate – Murdered InnocenceExecutive ProducerMovie
- 1999Adventures in Space and TimeNarratorMovie
- 1999MilkHarryMovie
- 1997TitchSelf - NarratorSeries
- 1997Midsomer MurdersBunny DawlishSeries
- 1996Jean Harlow: Platinum BombshellDirector, WriterMovie
- 1995WaitingDr Roger CapstickMovie
- 1993Tender Loving CareMr DaviesMovie
- 1993The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'Self / NarratorMovie
- 1990The Upper HandMr. BakerSeries
- 1987The Children of DynmouthMr. DassMovie
- 1985Screen TwoMr. DassSeries
- 1984I Thought You'd GoneSeries
- 1984Weekend PlayhouseArthur SaundersSeries
- 1984Saturday ReviewThe Book (voice)Series
- 1983ITV Christmas ComedySeries
- 1982The Agatha Christie HourGeorge PackingtonSeries
- 1982Whoops ApocalypseKevin PorkSeries
- 1981Chariots of FireMovie
- 1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyThe BookMovie
- 1981The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyThe BookSeries
- 1979MinderHenrySeries
- 1977The Rag TradeSeries
- 1977Mr BigEddie, Writer, CreatorSeries
- 1976Carry On EnglandBrigadierMovie
- 1976Seven Nights in JapanCapt. BalconMovie
- 1976Star TurnSeries
- 1976One-UpmanshipGatling-FennSeries
- 1975Rumpole of the BaileyMajor Johnnie PageantSeries
- 1975The Return of the Pink PantherPsychiatristMovie
- 1975Confessions of a Pop PerformerMaxy NausMovie
- 1974ZodiacGeneral WestonSeries
- 1973Man About the HouseMr MorrisSeries
- 1973The Mansion of MadnessMovie
- 1971Kindly Leave The KerbSeries
- 1970The GoodiesMinister for SportsSeries
- 1970From a Bird's Eye ViewClive BeauchampSeries
- 1969Q...Series
- 1969Mr Digby, DarlingSeries
- 1968Hot MillionsPrison GovernorMovie
- 1967Smashing TimeDominicMovie
- 1967Carry On DoctorChaplainMovie
- 1967Beggar My NeighbourSeries
- 1967Just Like a WomanSaul AlexanderMovie
- 1966Press for TimeRobin WillobeyMovie
- 1966The Sandwich ManEscapologistMovie
- 1966Mild And BitterSeries
- 1965Night Train to SurbitonMatthew PilbeamSeries
- 1964Father Came Too!Actor Playing Charles IIMovie
- 1963A Stitch in TimeCaptain RussellMovie
- 1962Man of the WorldThe MinisterSeries
- 1961Romanoff and JulietOttoMovie
- 1961Nearly a Nasty AccidentFlight Lt. WintersMovie
- 1961The AvengersDoyleSeries
- 1960The Bulldog BreedDiving InstructorMovie
- 1960Never Let GoAlec BergerMovie
- 1960School for ScoundrelsDudleyMovie
- 1959Operation BullshineGunner PerkinsMovie
- 1959Danger WithinCapt. Alfred PikerMovie
- 1957Blue Murder at St. Trinian'sPrestwickMovie
- 1956Private's ProgressArthur EganMovie
- 1956On Such a NightSecond GentlemanMovie
- 1955John and JulieJeremyMovie
- 1954For Better, for WorseCar DealerMovie
- 1953Albert R.N.SchoolieMovie
- 1953A Day to RememberPercy GoodallMovie
- 1953The Good BeginningFurrierMovie
- 1953Innocents in ParisLangtonMovie
- 1953The Yellow BalloonSpivMovie
- 1953The Long MemoryFisherMovie
- 1952Miss Robin HoodCyril LidstoneMovie
- 195224 Hours of a Woman's LifeBillMovie
- 1952Time, Gentlemen, Please!Lionel BattsMovie
- 1952Angels One FiveSentryMovie
- 1952The Magic BoxIndustry ManMovie
- 1951High TreasonAnnouncer at Music Club (uncredited)Movie
- 1951Home to DangerLips LeonardMovie
- 1951The Browning VersionCarstairsMovie
- 1951The Franchise AffairBernard ChadwickMovie
- 1950Cairo RoadShip LieutenantMovie
- 1950Last HolidayTravel AgentMovie
- 1950Chance of a LifetimeXenobianMovie
- 1949The Blue LagoonMichael-childMovie
- 1949ForbiddenPeteMovie
- 1948Vice VersaChawnerMovie
- 1946I See a Dark StrangerSoldier in Pub (uncredited)Movie
- 1945Dead of NightFred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)Movie
- 1944Fanny by GaslightYoung Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)Movie