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