Person
Peter Jones
Acting · 1920–2000 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
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
Midsomer Murders
Bunny Dawlish
The Avengers
Doyle
Screen Two
Mr. Dass
Minder
Henry
Rumpole of the Bailey
Major Johnnie Pageant
The Upper Hand
Mr. Baker
The Goodies
Minister for Sports
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Book
Man of the World
The Minister
The Agatha Christie Hour
George Packington
Filmography
- 2002Sharon Tate: Murdered InnocenceExecutive Producer
- 1999Adventures in Space and TimeNarrator
- 1999MilkHarry
- 1997TitchSelf - Narrator
- 1997Midsomer MurdersBunny Dawlish
- 1996Jean Harlow: Platinum BombshellDirector
- 1995WaitingDr Roger Capstick
- 1993Tender Loving CareMr Davies
- 1993The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'Self / Narrator
- 1990The Upper HandMr. Baker
- 1987The Children of DynmouthMr. Dass
- 1985Screen TwoMr. Dass
- 1984I Thought You'd Gone
- 1984Weekend PlayhouseArthur Saunders
- 1984Saturday ReviewThe Book (voice)
- 1983ITV Christmas Comedy
- 1982The Agatha Christie HourGeorge Packington
- 1982Whoops ApocalypseKevin Pork
- 1981Chariots of Fire
- 1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyThe Book
- 1981The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyThe Book
- 1979MinderHenry
- 1977The Rag Trade
- 1976Carry On EnglandBrigadier
- 1976Seven Nights in JapanCapt. Balcon
- 1976Star Turn
- 1976One-UpmanshipGatling-Fenn
- 1975Rumpole of the BaileyMajor Johnnie Pageant
- 1975The Return of the Pink PantherPsychiatrist
- 1975Confessions of a Pop PerformerMaxy Naus
- 1974ZodiacGeneral Weston
- 1973Man About the HouseMr Morris
- 1973The Mansion of Madness
- 1971Kindly Leave The Kerb
- 1970The GoodiesMinister for Sports
- 1970From a Bird's Eye ViewClive Beauchamp
- 1969Q...
- 1969Mr Digby, Darling
- 1968Hot MillionsPrison Governor
- 1967Smashing TimeDominic
- 1967Carry On DoctorChaplain
- 1967Beggar My Neighbour
- 1967Just Like a WomanSaul Alexander
- 1966Press for TimeRobin Willobey
- 1966The Sandwich ManEscapologist
- 1966Mild And Bitter
- 1964Father Came Too!Actor Playing Charles II
- 1963A Stitch in TimeCaptain Russell
- 1962Man of the WorldThe Minister
- 1961Romanoff and JulietOtto
- 1961Nearly a Nasty AccidentFlight Lt. Winters
- 1961The AvengersDoyle
- 1960The Bulldog BreedDiving Instructor
- 1960Never Let GoAlec Berger
- 1960School for ScoundrelsDudley
- 1959Operation BullshineGunner Perkins
- 1959Danger WithinCapt. Alfred Piker
- 1957Blue Murder at St. Trinian'sPrestwick
- 1956Private's ProgressArthur Egan
- 1956On Such a NightSecond Gentleman
- 1955John and JulieJeremy
- 1954For Better, for WorseCar Dealer
- 1953Albert R.N.Schoolie
- 1953A Day to RememberPercy Goodall
- 1953The Good BeginningFurrier
- 1953Innocents in ParisLangton
- 1953The Yellow BalloonSpiv
- 1953The Long MemoryFisher
- 1952Miss Robin HoodCyril Lidstone
- 195224 Hours of a Woman's LifeBill
- 1952Time, Gentlemen, Please!Lionel Batts
- 1952Angels One FiveSentry
- 1952The Magic BoxIndustry Man
- 1951High TreasonAnnouncer at Music Club (uncredited)
- 1951Home to DangerLips Leonard
- 1951Treasure Island
- 1951The Browning VersionCarstairs
- 1951The Franchise AffairBernard Chadwick
- 1950Cairo RoadShip Lieutenant
- 1950Last HolidayTravel Agent
- 1950Chance of a LifetimeXenobian
- 1949The Blue LagoonMichael-child
- 1949ForbiddenPete
- 1948Vice VersaChawner
- 1946I See a Dark StrangerSoldier in Pub (uncredited)
- 1945Dead of NightFred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
- 1944Fanny by GaslightYoung Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
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