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Peter Jones

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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.

Filmography

  1. 2002Biography: Sharon Tate – Murdered InnocenceExecutive ProducerMovie
  2. 1999Adventures in Space and TimeNarratorMovie
  3. 1999MilkHarryMovie
  4. 1997TitchSelf - NarratorSeries
  5. 1997Midsomer MurdersBunny DawlishSeries
  6. 1996Jean Harlow: Platinum BombshellDirector, WriterMovie
  7. 1995WaitingDr Roger CapstickMovie
  8. 1993Tender Loving CareMr DaviesMovie
  9. 1993The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'Self / NarratorMovie
  10. 1990The Upper HandMr. BakerSeries
  11. 1987The Children of DynmouthMr. DassMovie
  12. 1985Screen TwoMr. DassSeries
  13. 1984I Thought You'd GoneSeries
  14. 1984Weekend PlayhouseArthur SaundersSeries
  15. 1984Saturday ReviewThe Book (voice)Series
  16. 1983ITV Christmas ComedySeries
  17. 1982The Agatha Christie HourGeorge PackingtonSeries
  18. 1982Whoops ApocalypseKevin PorkSeries
  19. 1981Chariots of FireMovie
  20. 1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyThe BookMovie
  21. 1981The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyThe BookSeries
  22. 1979MinderHenrySeries
  23. 1977The Rag TradeSeries
  24. 1977Mr BigEddie, Writer, CreatorSeries
  25. 1976Carry On EnglandBrigadierMovie
  26. 1976Seven Nights in JapanCapt. BalconMovie
  27. 1976Star TurnSeries
  28. 1976One-UpmanshipGatling-FennSeries
  29. 1975Rumpole of the BaileyMajor Johnnie PageantSeries
  30. 1975The Return of the Pink PantherPsychiatristMovie
  31. 1975Confessions of a Pop PerformerMaxy NausMovie
  32. 1974ZodiacGeneral WestonSeries
  33. 1973Man About the HouseMr MorrisSeries
  34. 1973The Mansion of MadnessMovie
  35. 1971Kindly Leave The KerbSeries
  36. 1970The GoodiesMinister for SportsSeries
  37. 1970From a Bird's Eye ViewClive BeauchampSeries
  38. 1969Q...Series
  39. 1969Mr Digby, DarlingSeries
  40. 1968Hot MillionsPrison GovernorMovie
  41. 1967Smashing TimeDominicMovie
  42. 1967Carry On DoctorChaplainMovie
  43. 1967Beggar My NeighbourSeries
  44. 1967Just Like a WomanSaul AlexanderMovie
  45. 1966Press for TimeRobin WillobeyMovie
  46. 1966The Sandwich ManEscapologistMovie
  47. 1966Mild And BitterSeries
  48. 1965Night Train to SurbitonMatthew PilbeamSeries
  49. 1964Father Came Too!Actor Playing Charles IIMovie
  50. 1963A Stitch in TimeCaptain RussellMovie
  51. 1962Man of the WorldThe MinisterSeries
  52. 1961Romanoff and JulietOttoMovie
  53. 1961Nearly a Nasty AccidentFlight Lt. WintersMovie
  54. 1961The AvengersDoyleSeries
  55. 1960The Bulldog BreedDiving InstructorMovie
  56. 1960Never Let GoAlec BergerMovie
  57. 1960School for ScoundrelsDudleyMovie
  58. 1959Operation BullshineGunner PerkinsMovie
  59. 1959Danger WithinCapt. Alfred PikerMovie
  60. 1957Blue Murder at St. Trinian'sPrestwickMovie
  61. 1956Private's ProgressArthur EganMovie
  62. 1956On Such a NightSecond GentlemanMovie
  63. 1955John and JulieJeremyMovie
  64. 1954For Better, for WorseCar DealerMovie
  65. 1953Albert R.N.SchoolieMovie
  66. 1953A Day to RememberPercy GoodallMovie
  67. 1953The Good BeginningFurrierMovie
  68. 1953Innocents in ParisLangtonMovie
  69. 1953The Yellow BalloonSpivMovie
  70. 1953The Long MemoryFisherMovie
  71. 1952Miss Robin HoodCyril LidstoneMovie
  72. 195224 Hours of a Woman's LifeBillMovie
  73. 1952Time, Gentlemen, Please!Lionel BattsMovie
  74. 1952Angels One FiveSentryMovie
  75. 1952The Magic BoxIndustry ManMovie
  76. 1951High TreasonAnnouncer at Music Club (uncredited)Movie
  77. 1951Home to DangerLips LeonardMovie
  78. 1951The Browning VersionCarstairsMovie
  79. 1951The Franchise AffairBernard ChadwickMovie
  80. 1950Cairo RoadShip LieutenantMovie
  81. 1950Last HolidayTravel AgentMovie
  82. 1950Chance of a LifetimeXenobianMovie
  83. 1949The Blue LagoonMichael-childMovie
  84. 1949ForbiddenPeteMovie
  85. 1948Vice VersaChawnerMovie
  86. 1946I See a Dark StrangerSoldier in Pub (uncredited)Movie
  87. 1945Dead of NightFred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)Movie
  88. 1944Fanny by GaslightYoung Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)Movie