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Actor
Peter Jones
- Born June 12, 1920 in Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
- Died April 10, 2000
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.
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His contributions to the series as the voice of The Book became iconic and memorable for fans of the series.
Known for
Chariots of Fire1981
The Return of the Pink Panther1975
Midsomer Murders1997
Dead of Night1945
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy1981
The Avengers1961
The Browning Version1951
Carry On Doctor1967
Filmography
- 2002Biography: Sharon Tate – Murdered InnocenceFilmExecutive Producer
- 1999MilkFilmHarry
- 1999Adventures in Space and TimeFilmNarrator
- 1997Midsomer MurdersSeriesBunny Dawlish
- 1997TitchSeriesSelf - Narrator
- 1996Jean Harlow: Platinum BombshellFilmDirector, Writer
- 1995WaitingFilmDr Roger Capstick
- 1993The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'FilmSelf / Narrator
- 1993Tender Loving CareFilmMr Davies
- 1990The Upper HandSeriesMr. Baker
- 1987The Children of DynmouthFilmMr. Dass
- 1985Screen TwoSeriesMr. Dass
- 1984I Thought You'd GoneSeries
- 1984Saturday ReviewSeriesThe Book (voice)
- 1984Weekend PlayhouseSeriesArthur Saunders
- 1983ITV Christmas ComedySeries
- 1982The Agatha Christie HourSeriesGeorge Packington
- 1982Whoops ApocalypseSeriesKevin Pork
- 1981Chariots of FireFilm
- 1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyFilmThe Book
- 1981The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxySeriesThe Book
- 1979MinderSeriesHenry
- 1977The Rag TradeSeries
- 1977Mr BigSeriesEddie, Writer, Creator
- 1976Carry On EnglandFilmBrigadier
- 1976Seven Nights in JapanFilmCapt. Balcon
- 1976One-UpmanshipSeriesGatling-Fenn
- 1976Star TurnSeries
- 1975The Return of the Pink PantherFilmPsychiatrist
- 1975Confessions of a Pop PerformerFilmMaxy Naus
- 1975Rumpole of the BaileySeriesMajor Johnnie Pageant
- 1974ZodiacSeriesGeneral Weston
- 1973The Mansion of MadnessFilm
- 1973Man About the HouseSeriesMr Morris
- 1971Kindly Leave The KerbSeries
- 1970The GoodiesSeriesMinister for Sports
- 1970From a Bird's Eye ViewSeriesClive Beauchamp
- 1969Q...Series
- 1969Mr Digby, DarlingSeries
- 1968Hot MillionsFilmPrison Governor
- 1967Carry On DoctorFilmChaplain
- 1967Smashing TimeFilmDominic
- 1967Just Like a WomanFilmSaul Alexander
- 1967Beggar My NeighbourSeries
- 1966Press for TimeFilmRobin Willobey
- 1966The Sandwich ManFilmEscapologist
- 1966Mild And BitterSeries
- 1965Night Train to SurbitonSeriesMatthew Pilbeam
- 1964Father Came Too!FilmActor Playing Charles II
- 1963A Stitch in TimeFilmCaptain Russell
- 1962Man of the WorldSeriesThe Minister
- 1961The AvengersSeriesDoyle
- 1961Romanoff and JulietFilmOtto
- 1961Nearly a Nasty AccidentFilmFlight Lt. Winters
- 1960School for ScoundrelsFilmDudley
- 1960Never Let GoFilmAlec Berger
- 1960The Bulldog BreedFilmDiving Instructor
- 1959Danger WithinFilmCapt. Alfred Piker
- 1959Operation BullshineFilmGunner Perkins
- 1957Blue Murder at St. Trinian'sFilmPrestwick
- 1956Private's ProgressFilmArthur Egan
- 1956On Such a NightFilmSecond Gentleman
- 1955John and JulieFilmJeremy
- 1954For Better, for WorseFilmCar Dealer
- 1953The Long MemoryFilmFisher
- 1953Innocents in ParisFilmLangton
- 1953Albert R.N.FilmSchoolie
- 1953The Yellow BalloonFilmSpiv
- 1953A Day to RememberFilmPercy Goodall
- 1953The Good BeginningFilmFurrier
- 1952Angels One FiveFilmSentry
- 1952The Magic BoxFilmIndustry Man
- 1952Miss Robin HoodFilmCyril Lidstone
- 195224 Hours of a Woman's LifeFilmBill
- 1952Time, Gentlemen, Please!FilmLionel Batts
- 1951The Browning VersionFilmCarstairs
- 1951High TreasonFilmAnnouncer at Music Club (uncredited)
- 1951Home to DangerFilmLips Leonard
- 1951The Franchise AffairFilmBernard Chadwick
- 1950Last HolidayFilmTravel Agent