Peter Jones
58 movies · 27 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Jun 12, 1920
- Died
- Apr 10, 2000 (age 79)
- Place of birth
- Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
- Also known as
- Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones
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.
Profiles IMDb
Known for
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★ 6.8 Chariots of Fire
1981 · Film
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★ 6.8 The Return of the Pink Panther
1975 · Film
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★ 7.5 Midsomer Murders
1997 · TV
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★ 7.2 Dead of Night
1945 · Film
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★ 7.3 The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981 · Film
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★ 7.8 The Avengers
1961 · TV
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★ 7.6 The Browning Version
1951 · Film
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★ 6.5 Carry On Doctor
1967 · Film
Peter Jones: movies and TV shows
Acting (83)
- 1999 Adventures in Space and Time
as Narrator
- 1999 Milk
as Harry
- 1997
- 1995 Waiting
as Dr Roger Capstick
- 1993 Tender Loving Care
as Mr Davies
- 1990
- 1987 The Children of Dynmouth
as Mr. Dass
- 1985
- 1984
- 1984
- 1983
- 1982
- 1982
- 1981
- 1981 The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
- 1981
- 1979
- 1977
- 1977
- 1976 Carry On England
as Brigadier
- 1976 Seven Nights in Japan
as Capt. Balcon
- 1976
- 1976
- 1975
- 1975 The Return of the Pink Panther
as Psychiatrist
- 1975 Confessions of a Pop Performer
as Maxy Naus
- 1974
- 1973
- 1973
- 1971
- 1970
- 1970
- 1969
- 1969
- 1968 Hot Millions
as Prison Governor
- 1967 Smashing Time
as Dominic
- 1967 Carry On Doctor
as Chaplain
- 1967
- 1967 Just Like a Woman
as Saul Alexander
- 1966 Press for Time
as Robin Willobey
- 1966 The Sandwich Man
as Escapologist
- 1966
- 1965
- 1964 Father Came Too!
as Actor Playing Charles II
- 1963 A Stitch in Time
as Captain Russell
- 1962
- 1961 Romanoff and Juliet
as Otto
- 1961 Nearly a Nasty Accident
as Flight Lt. Winters
- 1961
- 1960 The Bulldog Breed
as Diving Instructor
- 1960 Never Let Go
as Alec Berger
- 1960 School for Scoundrels
as Dudley
- 1959 Operation Bullshine
as Gunner Perkins
- 1959 Danger Within
as Capt. Alfred Piker
- 1957 Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
as Prestwick
- 1956 Private's Progress
as Arthur Egan
- 1956 On Such a Night
as Second Gentleman
- 1955 John and Julie
as Jeremy
- 1954 For Better, for Worse
as Car Dealer
- 1953 Albert R.N.
as Schoolie
- 1953 A Day to Remember
as Percy Goodall
- 1953 The Good Beginning
as Furrier
- 1953 Innocents in Paris
as Langton
- 1953 The Yellow Balloon
as Spiv
- 1953 The Long Memory
as Fisher
- 1952 Miss Robin Hood
as Cyril Lidstone
- 1952 24 Hours of a Woman's Life
as Bill
- 1952 Time, Gentlemen, Please!
as Lionel Batts
- 1952 Angels One Five
as Sentry
- 1952 The Magic Box
as Industry Man
- 1951 High Treason
as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
- 1951 Home to Danger
as Lips Leonard
- 1951 The Browning Version
as Carstairs
- 1951 The Franchise Affair
as Bernard Chadwick
- 1950 Cairo Road
as Ship Lieutenant
- 1950 Last Holiday
as Travel Agent
- 1950 Chance of a Lifetime
as Xenobian
- 1949 The Blue Lagoon
as Michael-child
- 1949 Forbidden
as Pete
- 1948 Vice Versa
as Chawner
- 1946 I See a Dark Stranger
as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
- 1945 Dead of Night
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
- 1944 Fanny by Gaslight
as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
Behind the camera (3)
- 2002 Biography: Sharon Tate – Murdered Innocence
Executive Producer
- 1996 Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell
Director, Writer
- 1977
Talk shows and appearances (3)
- 1997 Titch
26 episodes
- 1993
- 1984 Saturday Review
1 episode