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Peter Jones

Peter Jones

Acting

Born: June 12, 1920Wem, 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.

Known For
Filmography
Adventures in Space and Time

Adventures in Space and Time

Narrator

1999
Milk

Milk

Harry

1999
Waiting

Waiting

Dr Roger Capstick

1995
Tender Loving Care

Tender Loving Care

Mr Davies

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

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

Self / Narrator

1993
The Children Of Dynmouth

The Children Of Dynmouth

Mr. Dass

1987
Chariots of Fire

Chariots of Fire

1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Book

1981
Carry On England

Carry On England

Brigadier

1976
Seven Nights in Japan

Seven Nights in Japan

Capt. Balcon

1976
The Return of the Pink Panther

The Return of the Pink Panther

Psychiatrist

1975
Confessions of a Pop Performer

Confessions of a Pop Performer

Maxy Naus

1975
The Mansion of Madness

The Mansion of Madness

1973
Hot Millions

Hot Millions

Prison Governor

1968
Smashing Time

Smashing Time

Dominic

1967
Carry On Doctor

Carry On Doctor

Chaplain

1967
Just Like a Woman

Just Like a Woman

Saul Alexander

1967
Press for Time

Press for Time

Robin Willobey

1966
The Sandwich Man

The Sandwich Man

Escapologist

1966
Father Came Too!

Father Came Too!

Actor Playing Charles II

1964
A Stitch in Time

A Stitch in Time

Captain Russell

1963
Romanoff and Juliet

Romanoff and Juliet

Otto

1961
Nearly a Nasty Accident

Nearly a Nasty Accident

Flight Lt. Winters

1961
The Bulldog Breed

The Bulldog Breed

Diving Instructor

1960
Never Let Go

Never Let Go

Alec Berger

1960
School for Scoundrels

School for Scoundrels

Dudley

1960
Operation Bullshine

Operation Bullshine

Gunner Perkins

1959
Danger Within

Danger Within

Capt. Alfred Piker

1959
Blue Murder at St Trinian's

Blue Murder at St Trinian's

Prestwick

1957
Private's Progress

Private's Progress

Arthur Egan

1956
On Such a Night

On Such a Night

Second Gentleman

1956
John and Julie

John and Julie

Jeremy

1955
For Better, for Worse

For Better, for Worse

Car Dealer

1954
Albert R.N.

Albert R.N.

Schoolie

1953
A Day to Remember

A Day to Remember

Percy Goodall

1953
The Good Beginning

The Good Beginning

Furrier

1953
Innocents in Paris

Innocents in Paris

Langton

1953
The Yellow Balloon

The Yellow Balloon

Spiv

1953
The Long Memory

The Long Memory

Fisher

1953
Miss Robin Hood

Miss Robin Hood

Cyril Lidstone

1952
24 Hours of a Woman's Life

24 Hours of a Woman's Life

Bill

1952
Time, Gentlemen, Please!

Time, Gentlemen, Please!

Lionel Batts

1952
Angels One Five

Angels One Five

Sentry

1952
The Magic Box

The Magic Box

Industry Man

1952
High Treason

High Treason

Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)

1951
Home to Danger

Home to Danger

Lips Leonard

1951
The Browning Version

The Browning Version

Carstairs

1951
The Franchise Affair

The Franchise Affair

Bernard Chadwick

1951
Cairo Road

Cairo Road

Ship Lieutenant

1950
Last Holiday

Last Holiday

Travel Agent

1950
Chance of a Lifetime

Chance of a Lifetime

Xenobian

1950
The Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon

Michael-child

1949
Forbidden

Forbidden

Pete

1949
Vice Versa

Vice Versa

Chawner

1948
I See a Dark Stranger

I See a Dark Stranger

Soldier in Pub (uncredited)

1946
Dead of Night

Dead of Night

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

1945
Fanny by Gaslight

Fanny by Gaslight

Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)

1944