Peter Jones
Acting
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
Acting85
movieMilk
1999
Harry
Titch
1997
Self - Narrator
tvMidsomer Murders
1997
Bunny Dawlish
movieWaiting
1995
Dr Roger Capstick
movieTender Loving Care
1993
Mr Davies
tvThe Upper Hand
1990
Mr. Baker
tvScreen Two
1985
Mr. Dass
Weekend Playhouse
1984
Arthur Saunders
Saturday Review
1984
The Book (voice)
tvThe Agatha Christie Hour
1982
George Packington
tvWhoops Apocalypse
1982
Kevin Pork
tvMinder
1979
Henry
movieCarry On England
1976
Brigadier
movieSeven Nights in Japan
1976
Capt. Balcon
One-Upmanship
1976
Gatling-Fenn
tvRumpole of the Bailey
1975
Major Johnnie Pageant
movieThe Return of the Pink Panther
1975
Psychiatrist
tvZodiac
1974
General Weston
tvMan About the House
1973
Mr Morris
tvThe Goodies
1970
Minister for Sports
tvFrom a Bird's Eye View
1970
Clive Beauchamp
movieHot Millions
1968
Prison Governor
movieSmashing Time
1967
Dominic
movieCarry On Doctor
1967
Chaplain
movieJust Like a Woman
1967
Saul Alexander
moviePress for Time
1966
Robin Willobey
movieThe Sandwich Man
1966
Escapologist
movieFather Came Too!
1964
Actor Playing Charles II
movieA Stitch in Time
1963
Captain Russell
tvMan of the World
1962
The Minister
movieNearly a Nasty Accident
1961
Flight Lt. Winters
tvThe Avengers
1961
Doyle
movieThe Bulldog Breed
1960
Diving Instructor
movieNever Let Go
1960
Alec Berger
movieOperation Bullshine
1959
Gunner Perkins
movieDanger Within
1959
Capt. Alfred Piker
moviePrivate's Progress
1956
Arthur Egan
movieOn Such a Night
1956
Second Gentleman
movieJohn and Julie
1955
Jeremy
movieFor Better, for Worse
1954
Car Dealer
movieAlbert R.N.
1953
Schoolie
movieA Day to Remember
1953
Percy Goodall
movieThe Good Beginning
1953
Furrier
movieInnocents in Paris
1953
Langton
movieThe Long Memory
1953
Fisher
movieMiss Robin Hood
1952
Cyril Lidstone
movieTime, Gentlemen, Please!
1952
Lionel Batts
movieAngels One Five
1952
Sentry
movieThe Magic Box
1952
Industry Man
movieHigh Treason
1951
Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
movieHome to Danger
1951
Lips Leonard
movieThe Browning Version
1951
Carstairs
movieThe Franchise Affair
1951
Bernard Chadwick
movieCairo Road
1950
Ship Lieutenant
movieLast Holiday
1950
Travel Agent
movieChance of a Lifetime
1950
Xenobian
movieThe Blue Lagoon
1949
Michael-child
movieVice Versa
1948
Chawner
movieI See a Dark Stranger
1946
Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
movieDead of Night
1945
Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
movieFanny by Gaslight
1944
Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
Directing1
Production1
movieSharon Tate: Murdered Innocence
2002
Executive Producer