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Peter Jones
Born · June 12, 1920
Died · April 10, 2000 (79 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Bio
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.
Adventures in Space and Time
Narrator
0.0
1999
Milk
Harry
2.0
1999
Midsomer Murders
Bunny Dawlish · (1 episode)
7.5
1997
Tender Loving Care
Mr Davies
0.0
1993
The Upper Hand
Mr. Baker · (1 episode)
7.0
1990
The Children Of Dynmouth
Mr. Dass
5.5
1987
I Thought You'd Gone
(7 episodes)
0.0
1984
Saturday Review
The Book (voice) · (1 episode)
0.0
1984
ITV Christmas Comedy
(15 episodes)
0.0
1983
The Agatha Christie Hour
(1 episode)
6.7
1982
Whoops Apocalypse
(3 episodes)
7.2
1982
Chariots of Fire
6.8
1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Book
7.2
1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Book · (6 episodes)
8.0
1981
Minder
Henry · (1 episode)
6.8
1979
The Rag Trade
(22 episodes)
6.5
1977
Carry On England
Brigadier
4.6
1976
Seven Nights in Japan
Capt. Balcon
6.5
1976
Star Turn
(1 episode)
0.0
1976
One-Upmanship
(17 episodes)
9.0
1976
Rumpole of the Bailey
(1 episode)
7.1
1975
The Return of the Pink Panther
Psychiatrist
6.8
1975
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Maxy Naus
5.1
1975
The Mansion of Madness
4.6
1973
Kindly Leave The Kerb
(6 episodes)
0.0
1971
The Goodies
(1 episode)
7.5
1970
The Goodies
Minister for Sports · (1 episode)
7.5
1970
From a Bird's Eye View
Clive Beauchamp · (16 episodes)
5.5
1970
Q...
(32 episodes)
7.2
1969
Mr Digby, Darling
(19 episodes)
0.0
1969
Hot Millions
Prison Governor
6.6
1968
Smashing Time
Dominic
6.2
1967
Carry On Doctor
Chaplain
6.5
1967
Beggar My Neighbour
(22 episodes)
6.0
1967
Just Like a Woman
Saul Alexander
5.0
1967
The Sandwich Man
Escapologist
6.1
1966
Mild And Bitter
(6 episodes)
0.0
1966
Press for Time
Robin Willobey (photographer)
5.6
1966
Father Came Too!
Charles II
6.0
1964
Romanoff and Juliet
Otto
5.4
1961
Nearly a Nasty Accident
Flight Lt. Winters
7.0
1961
The Avengers
Doyle · (2 episodes)
7.7
1961
Never Let Go
Alec Berger
6.5
1960
School for Scoundrels
Dudley
6.9
1960
Operation Bullshine
Gunner Perkins
5.1
1959
Danger Within
Capt. Alfred Piker
6.2
1959
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Prestwick
6.3
1957
Private's Progress
Arthur Egan
6.4
1956
On Such a Night
Second Gentleman
0.0
1956
John and Julie
Jeremy
4.8
1955
For Better, for Worse
The Car Dealer
5.6
1954
Albert R.N.
Schoolie
7.2
1953
A Day to Remember
Percy Goodall
7.1
1953
The Good Beginning
Furrier
0.0
1953
Innocents in Paris
Langton
5.1
1953
The Yellow Balloon
Spiv
5.6
1953
The Long Memory
Fisher
6.5
1953
Miss Robin Hood
Cyril Lidstone
7.5
1952
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
Bill
4.7
1952
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Lionel Batts
8.0
1952
Angels One Five
Sentry
6.0
1952
The Magic Box
Industry Man
6.3
1952
Home to Danger
Lips Leonard
6.0
1951
Treasure Island
(8 episodes)
0.0
1951
The Browning Version
Carstairs
7.6
1951
The Franchise Affair
Bernard Chadwick
6.7
1951
Cairo Road
Ship Lieutenant
5.8
1950
Last Holiday
Travel Agent
7.3
1950
Chance of a Lifetime
Xenobian
6.3
1950
The Blue Lagoon
Michael-child
6.0
1949
Forbidden
Pete
6.9
1949
Vice Versa
Chawner
6.3
1948
I See a Dark Stranger
Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
6.3
1946
Dead of Night
Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
7.2
1945
Fanny by Gaslight
Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
5.7
1944