Peter Jones

Acting·Jun 12, 1920·Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

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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 voice of The Book became iconic and memorable for fans of the series.

Film	Credit
Adventures in Space and Time1999 · Narrator	Narrator
Milk1999 · Harry	Harry
Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell1996 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Waiting1995 · Dr Roger Capstick	Dr Roger Capstick
Tender Loving Care1993 · Mr Davies	Mr Davies
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'1993 · Self / Narrator	Self / Narrator
The Children of Dynmouth1987 · Mr. Dass	Mr. Dass
Chariots of Fire1981 · Actor	Actor
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy1981 · The Book	The Book
Carry On England1976 · Brigadier	Brigadier
Seven Nights in Japan1976 · Capt. Balcon	Capt. Balcon
The Return of the Pink Panther1975 · Psychiatrist	Psychiatrist
Confessions of a Pop Performer1975 · Maxy Naus	Maxy Naus
The Mansion of Madness1973 · Actor	Actor
Hot Millions1968 · Prison Governor	Prison Governor
Smashing Time1967 · Dominic	Dominic
Carry On Doctor1967 · Chaplain	Chaplain
Just Like a Woman1967 · Saul Alexander	Saul Alexander
Press for Time1966 · Robin Willobey	Robin Willobey
The Sandwich Man1966 · Escapologist	Escapologist
Father Came Too!1964 · Actor Playing Charles II	Actor Playing Charles II
A Stitch in Time1963 · Captain Russell	Captain Russell
Romanoff and Juliet1961 · Otto	Otto
Nearly a Nasty Accident1961 · Flight Lt. Winters	Flight Lt. Winters
The Bulldog Breed1960 · Diving Instructor	Diving Instructor
Never Let Go1960 · Alec Berger	Alec Berger
School for Scoundrels1960 · Dudley	Dudley
Operation Bullshine1959 · Gunner Perkins	Gunner Perkins
Danger Within1959 · Capt. Alfred Piker	Capt. Alfred Piker
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's1957 · Prestwick	Prestwick
Private's Progress1956 · Arthur Egan	Arthur Egan
On Such a Night1956 · Second Gentleman	Second Gentleman
John and Julie1955 · Jeremy	Jeremy
For Better, for Worse1954 · Car Dealer	Car Dealer
Albert R.N.1953 · Schoolie	Schoolie
A Day to Remember1953 · Percy Goodall	Percy Goodall
The Good Beginning1953 · Furrier	Furrier
Innocents in Paris1953 · Langton	Langton
The Yellow Balloon1953 · Spiv	Spiv
The Long Memory1953 · Fisher	Fisher
Miss Robin Hood1952 · Cyril Lidstone	Cyril Lidstone
24 Hours of a Woman's Life1952 · Bill	Bill
Time, Gentlemen, Please!1952 · Lionel Batts	Lionel Batts
Angels One Five1952 · Sentry	Sentry
The Magic Box1952 · Industry Man	Industry Man
High Treason1951 · Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)	Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
Home to Danger1951 · Lips Leonard	Lips Leonard
The Browning Version1951 · Carstairs	Carstairs