Peter Jones

Peter Jones

1920-06-12 Wem, Shropshire, England, UK Male 87 Known Credits

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.

Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1920-06-12

Place of Birth

Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

Known Credits

87

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones

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Known For Movies

Known For TV Shows

Movie Credits

Dead of Night

1945

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

Hot Millions

1968

Prison Governor

Vice Versa

1948

Chawner

Last Holiday

1950

Travel Agent

Forbidden

1949

Pete

Carry On Doctor

1967

Chaplain

The Browning Version

1951

Carstairs

The Bulldog Breed

1960

Diving Instructor

The Magic Box

1952

Industry Man

The Blue Lagoon

1949

Michael-child

Private's Progress

1956

Arthur Egan

Cairo Road

1950

Ship Lieutenant

Carry On England

1976

Brigadier

Danger Within

1959

Capt. Alfred Piker

Fanny by Gaslight

1944

Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)

Albert R.N.

1953

Schoolie

Seven Nights in Japan

1976

Capt. Balcon

A Stitch in Time

1963

Captain Russell

For Better, for Worse

1954

Car Dealer

Miss Robin Hood

1952

Cyril Lidstone

Press for Time

1966

Robin Willobey

Angels One Five

1952

Sentry

The Long Memory

1953

Fisher

Smashing Time

1967

Dominic

Waiting

1995

Dr Roger Capstick

Never Let Go

1960

Alec Berger

High Treason

1951

Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)

Time, Gentlemen, Please!

1952

Lionel Batts

The Sandwich Man

1966

Escapologist

Father Came Too!

1964

Actor Playing Charles II

Tender Loving Care

1993

Mr Davies

Nearly a Nasty Accident

1961

Flight Lt. Winters

A Day to Remember

1953

Percy Goodall

Operation Bullshine

1959

Gunner Perkins

Milk

1999

Harry

John and Julie

1955

Jeremy

The Franchise Affair

1951

Bernard Chadwick

I See a Dark Stranger

1946

Soldier in Pub (uncredited)

Just Like a Woman

1967

Saul Alexander

Home to Danger

1951

Lips Leonard

On Such a Night

1956

Second Gentleman

TV Credits

Midsomer Murders

1997

Bunny Dawlish (1 episodes)

The Avengers

1961

Doyle (2 episodes)

Minder

1979

Henry (1 episodes)

Screen Two

1985

Mr. Dass (1 episodes)

Rumpole of the Bailey

1975

Major Johnnie Pageant (1 episodes)

The Goodies

1970

Minister for Sports (1 episodes)

The Upper Hand

1990

Mr. Baker (1 episodes)

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

1981

The Book (6 episodes)

Man About the House

1973

Mr Morris (1 episodes)

Man of the World

1962

The Minister (1 episodes)

The Agatha Christie Hour

1982

George Packington (1 episodes)

Saturday Review

1984

The Book (voice) (1 episodes)

Star Turn

1976

(1 episodes)

Weekend Playhouse

1984

Arthur Saunders (1 episodes)

One-Upmanship

1976

Gatling-Fenn (17 episodes)

The Rag Trade

1977

(22 episodes)

Treasure Island

1951

(8 episodes)

Whoops Apocalypse

1982

Kevin Pork (4 episodes)

Q...

1969

(32 episodes)

Beggar My Neighbour

1967

(22 episodes)

Zodiac

1974

General Weston (1 episodes)

Titch

1997

Self - Narrator (26 episodes)

From a Bird's Eye View

1970

Clive Beauchamp (16 episodes)

Mr Digby, Darling

1969

(19 episodes)

ITV Christmas Comedy

1983

(15 episodes)

Kindly Leave The Kerb

1971

(6 episodes)

I Thought You'd Gone

1984

(7 episodes)

Mild And Bitter

1966

(6 episodes)

Night Train to Surbiton

1965

Matthew Pilbeam (6 episodes)

Mr. Big

1977

Eddie (13 episodes)

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