Peter Jones

Peter Jones

  • Birthday: 1920-06-12
  • Deathday: 2000-04-10
  • Place of birth: Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
  • Also know as: Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones

Biography

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.

Filmography

Carry On Doctor

1967

As Chaplain

Carry On England

1976

As Brigadier

School for Scoundrels

1960

As Dudley

Never Let Go

1960

As Alec Berger

The Browning Version

1951

As Carstairs

Forbidden

1949

As Pete

Home to Danger

1951

As Lips Leonard

Romanoff and Juliet

1961

As Otto

Miss Robin Hood

1952

As Cyril Lidstone

John and Julie

1955

As Jeremy

Cairo Road

1950

As Ship Lieutenant

A Day to Remember

1953

As Percy Goodall

The Blue Lagoon

1949

As Michael-child

The Yellow Balloon

1953

As Spiv

Private's Progress

1956

As Arthur Egan

The Franchise Affair

1951

As Bernard Chadwick

Angels One Five

1952

As Sentry

Seven Nights in Japan

1976

As Capt. Balcon

Just Like a Woman

1967

As Saul Alexander

Tender Loving Care

1993

As Mr Davies

Milk

1999

As Harry

The Magic Box

1952

As Industry Man

Operation Bullshine

1959

As Gunner Perkins

For Better, for Worse

1954

As The Car Dealer

Smashing Time

1967

As Dominic

The Return of the Pink Panther

1975

As Psychiatrist

The Good Beginning

1953

As Furrier

Chance of a Lifetime

1950

As Xenobian

Last Holiday

1950

As Travel Agent

On Such a Night

1956

As Second Gentleman

Albert R.N.

1953

As Schoolie

Time, Gentlemen, Please!

1952

As Lionel Batts

The Children Of Dynmouth

1987

As Mr. Dass

Father Came Too!

1964

As Charles II

I See a Dark Stranger

1946

As Soldier in Pub (uncredited)

Danger Within

1959

As Capt. Alfred Piker

Dead of Night

1945

As Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)

Fanny by Gaslight

1944

As Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)

Hot Millions

1968

As Prison Governor

Vice Versa

1948

As Chawner

Press for Time

1966

As Robin Willobey (photographer)

Nearly a Nasty Accident

1961

As Flight Lt. Winters

The Long Memory

1953

As Fisher

The Sandwich Man

1966

As Escapologist

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