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Peter Jones

Peter Jones

Actor · Born 1920-06-12 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

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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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Chariots of Fire (1981)
  2. The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) — Psychiatrist
  3. Midsomer Murders (1997) — Bunny Dawlish
  4. Dead of Night (1945) — Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
  5. The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (1981) — The Book
  6. The Avengers (1961) — Doyle
  7. The Browning Version (1951) — Carstairs
  8. Carry On Doctor (1967) — Chaplain
  9. School for Scoundrels (1960) — Dudley
  10. Last Holiday (1950) — Travel Agent
  11. Carry On England (1976) — Brigadier
  12. The Mansion of Madness (1973)
  13. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981) — The Book
  14. A Stitch in Time (1963) — Captain Russell
  15. Angels One Five (1952) — Sentry
  16. Never Let Go (1960) — Alec Berger
  17. Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957) — Prestwick
  18. Hot Millions (1968) — Prison Governor
  19. Minder (1979) — Henry
  20. Private's Progress (1956) — Arthur Egan
  21. Confessions of a Pop Performer (1975) — Maxy Naus
  22. I See a Dark Stranger (1946) — Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
  23. The Magic Box (1952) — Industry Man
  24. The Goodies (1970) — Minister for Sports
  25. Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) — Major Johnnie Pageant
  26. Man About the House (1973) — Mr Morris
  27. The Long Memory (1953) — Fisher
  28. The Bulldog Breed (1960) — Diving Instructor
  29. Danger Within (1959) — Capt. Alfred Piker
  30. The Agatha Christie Hour (1982) — George Packington
  31. Press for Time (1966) — Robin Willobey
  32. Innocents in Paris (1953) — Langton
  33. The Blue Lagoon (1949) — Michael-child
  34. Father Came Too! (1964) — Actor Playing Charles II
  35. Smashing Time (1967) — Dominic
  36. Albert R.N. (1953) — Schoolie
  37. High Treason (1951) — Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
  38. Whoops Apocalypse (1982) — Kevin Pork
  39. The Yellow Balloon (1953) — Spiv
  40. For Better, for Worse (1954) — Car Dealer

Directed

  1. Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell (1996) — Director