Peter Jones
Born in Wem, Shropshire, England, UK — Jun 12 1920• Died Apr 10 2000
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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 voi…
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Peter Jones's Credits
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Midsomer Murders
Bunny Dawlish
Minder
Henry
The Avengers
Doyle
Screen Two
Mr. Dass
Rumpole of the Bailey
Major Johnnie Pageant
The Upper Hand
Mr. Baker
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Book
The Goodies
Minister for Sports
Man of the World
The Minister
The Agatha Christie Hour
Zodiac
General Weston
Man About the House
Mr Morris
Chariots of Fire
The Return of the Pink Panther
Psychiatrist
From a Bird's Eye View
Clive Beauchamp
Whoops Apocalypse
Kevin Pork
Dead of Night
Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
Q...
The Sandwich Man
Escapologist
A Day to Remember
Percy Goodall
Star Turn
The Bulldog Breed
Diving Instructor
One-Upmanship
Gatling-Fenn
Danger Within
Capt. Alfred Piker
Angels One Five
Sentry
Carry On Doctor
Chaplain
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Book
Last Holiday
Travel Agent
The Franchise Affair
Bernard Chadwick
Vice Versa
Chawner
Forbidden
Pete
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Maxy Naus
Fanny by Gaslight
Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
Romanoff and Juliet
Otto
Beggar My Neighbour
John and Julie
Jeremy
Never Let Go
Alec Berger
The Magic Box
Industry Man
The Blue Lagoon
Michael-child
Albert R.N.
Schoolie
ITV Christmas Comedy
I See a Dark Stranger
Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
Operation Bullshine
Gunner Perkins
Hot Millions
Prison Governor
Chance of a Lifetime
Xenobian
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
Bill
Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence
Production
Seven Nights in Japan
Capt. Balcon
Cairo Road
Ship Lieutenant
The Browning Version
Carstairs
Blue Murder at St Trinian's
Prestwick
High Treason
Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
Father Came Too!
Actor Playing Charles II
Press for Time
Robin Willobey
The Good Beginning
Furrier
The Long Memory
Fisher
Milk
Harry
Miss Robin Hood
Cyril Lidstone
The Mansion of Madness
Carry On England
Brigadier
Nearly a Nasty Accident
Flight Lt. Winters
Just Like a Woman
Saul Alexander
A Stitch in Time
Captain Russell
Smashing Time
Dominic
Treasure Island
Private's Progress
Arthur Egan
School for Scoundrels
Dudley
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Lionel Batts
Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell
Directing
I Thought You'd Gone
Home to Danger
Lips Leonard
On Such a Night
Second Gentleman
The Yellow Balloon
Spiv
Innocents in Paris
Langton
The Children Of Dynmouth
Mr. Dass
Waiting
Dr Roger Capstick
For Better, for Worse
Car Dealer
The Rag Trade
Tender Loving Care
Mr Davies
Mr Digby, Darling
Adventures in Space and Time
Narrator
Mild And Bitter
Kindly Leave The Kerb
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Self / Narrator
Titch
Self - Narrator