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Peter Jones

Peter Jones

Known For Acting
Birthday Jun 12, 1920
Died Apr 10, 2000 (79)
Birthplace Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Popularity 0.7 (history)
Updated Aug 04, 2024
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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.

Known For

Filmography

Adventures in Space and Time

Adventures in Space and Time

1999

as Narrator

Milk

Milk

1999

as Harry

The Children Of Dynmouth

The Children Of Dynmouth

1987

as Mr. Dass

Seven Nights in Japan

Seven Nights in Japan

1976

as Capt. Balcon

Carry On England

Carry On England

1976

as Brigadier

Confessions of a Pop Performer

Confessions of a Pop Performer

1975

as Maxy Naus

The Return of the Pink Panther

The Return of the Pink Panther

1975

as Psychiatrist

Hot Millions

Hot Millions

1968

as Prison Governor

Just Like a Woman

Just Like a Woman

1967

as Saul Alexander

Smashing Time

Smashing Time

1967

as Dominic

Carry On Doctor

Carry On Doctor

1967

as Chaplain

Press for Time

Press for Time

1966

as Robin Willobey (photographer)

The Sandwich Man

The Sandwich Man

1966

as Escapologist

Father Came Too!

Father Came Too!

1964

as Charles II

Nearly a Nasty Accident

Nearly a Nasty Accident

1961

as Flight Lt. Winters

Romanoff and Juliet

Romanoff and Juliet

1961

as Otto

School for Scoundrels

School for Scoundrels

1960

as Dudley

Never Let Go

Never Let Go

1960

as Alec Berger

Danger Within

Danger Within

1959

as Capt. Alfred Piker

Operation Bullshine

Operation Bullshine

1959

as Gunner Perkins

Blue Murder at St. Trinian's

Blue Murder at St. Trinian's

1957

as Prestwick

On Such a Night

On Such a Night

1956

as Second Gentleman

Private's Progress

Private's Progress

1956

as Arthur Egan

John and Julie

John and Julie

1955

as Jeremy

The Yellow Balloon

The Yellow Balloon

1953

as Spiv

The Good Beginning

The Good Beginning

1953

as Furrier

Albert R.N.

Albert R.N.

1953

as Schoolie

A Day to Remember

A Day to Remember

1953

as Percy Goodall

The Long Memory

The Long Memory

1953

as Fisher

Innocents in Paris

Innocents in Paris

1953

as Langton

Miss Robin Hood

Miss Robin Hood

1952

as Cyril Lidstone

Angels One Five

Angels One Five

1952

as Sentry

Time, Gentlemen, Please!

Time, Gentlemen, Please!

1952

as Lionel Batts

The Magic Box

The Magic Box

1952

as Industry Man

Home to Danger

Home to Danger

1951

as Lips Leonard

The Browning Version

The Browning Version

1951

as Carstairs

The Franchise Affair

The Franchise Affair

1951

as Bernard Chadwick

Chance of a Lifetime

Chance of a Lifetime

1950

as Xenobian

Cairo Road

Cairo Road

1950

as Ship Lieutenant

Last Holiday

Last Holiday

1950

as Travel Agent

The Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon

1949

as Michael-child

Forbidden

Forbidden

1949

as Pete

Vice Versa

Vice Versa

1948

as Chawner

I See a Dark Stranger

I See a Dark Stranger

1946

as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)

Dead of Night

Dead of Night

1945

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

Fanny by Gaslight

Fanny by Gaslight

1944

as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)

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Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence

Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence

2002

Executive Producer

Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

From a Bird's Eye View

as Clive Beauchamp

Episodes: 16

First Aired: Sep 18, 1970

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

as The Book

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Jan 05, 1981

The Avengers

as Doyle

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 07, 1961

Midsomer Murders

as Bunny Dawlish

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 23, 1997

Saturday Review

as The Book (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 12, 1984

Minder

as Henry

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 29, 1979

The Upper Hand

as Mr. Baker

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 01, 1990

The Goodies

as Minister for Sports

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 08, 1970

Q...

Episodes: 32

First Aired: Mar 24, 1969

Beggar My Neighbour

Episodes: 22

First Aired: Mar 13, 1967

The Rag Trade

Episodes: 22

First Aired: Sep 11, 1977

Mr Digby, Darling

Episodes: 19

First Aired: Jan 06, 1969

One-Upmanship

Episodes: 17

First Aired: Mar 10, 1976

ITV Christmas Comedy

Episodes: 15

First Aired: Apr 23, 1983

Treasure Island

Episodes: 8

First Aired: May 01, 1951

I Thought You'd Gone

Episodes: 7

First Aired: Jul 27, 1984

Kindly Leave The Kerb

Episodes: 6

First Aired: May 21, 1971

Mild And Bitter

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Mar 19, 1966

Whoops Apocalypse

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Mar 14, 1982

The Goodies

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 08, 1970

Rumpole of the Bailey

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 17, 1975

Star Turn

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 05, 1976

The Agatha Christie Hour

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 07, 1982

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2024 9 7 16 1
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2025 1 6 18 1
2025 2 3 8 1
2025 3 3 4 1
2025 5 1 2 1
2025 6 1 1 1
2025 7 0 2 0
2025 8 2 10 0
2025 9 0 0 0
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