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Peter Jones

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1920-06-12

Deathday: 2000-04-10 (79 years old)

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

all 78

Movies 53

TV Shows 25

Narrator 1

Voice 1

Writer 1

Peter Jones

Biography

Filmography

all 78

Movies 53

TV Shows 25

Narrator 1

Voice 1

Writer 1

self 1

Adventures in Space and Time (1999)

Milk (1999)

Midsomer Murders (1997)

Tender Loving Care (1993)

The Mixer (1991)

The Upper Hand (1990)

The Children Of Dynmouth (1987)

I Thought You'd Gone (1984)

Saturday Review (1984)

ITV Christmas Comedy (1983)

The Agatha Christie Hour (1982)

Whoops Apocalypse (1982)

Chariots of Fire (1981)

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (1981)

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981)

Minder (1979)

The Rag Trade (1977)

Carry On England (1976)

Seven Nights in Japan (1976)

Star Turn (1976)

Rumpole of the Bailey (1975)

The Return of the Pink Panther (1975)

Confessions of a Pop Performer (1975)

The Mansion of Madness (1973)

Kindly Leave The Kerb (1971)

The Goodies (1970)

From a Bird's Eye View (1970)

Q... (1969)

Mr Digby, Darling (1969)

Hot Millions (1968)

Smashing Time (1967)

Carry On Doctor (1967)

Just Like a Woman (1967)

That Swinging City (1966)

Beggar My Neighbour (1966)

Mild And Bitter (1966)

Press for Time (1966)

Father Came Too! (1964)

The Rag Trade (1961)

Romanoff and Juliet (1961)

Nearly a Nasty Accident (1961)

The Avengers (1961)

Never Let Go (1960)

School for Scoundrels (1960)

Operation Bullshine (1959)

Danger Within (1959)

Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957)

Private's Progress (1956)

On Such a Night (1956)

John and Julie (1955)

For Better, for Worse (1954)

Albert R.N. (1953)

A Day to Remember (1953)

The Good Beginning (1953)

Always a Bride (1953)

The Yellow Balloon (1953)

The Long Memory (1953)

Miss Robin Hood (1952)

24 Hours of a Woman's Life (1952)

Time, Gentlemen, Please! (1952)

Angels One Five (1952)

The Magic Box (1952)

Home to Danger (1951)

Treasure Island (1951)

The Browning Version (1951)

The Franchise Affair (1951)

Cairo Road (1950)

Last Holiday (1950)

Chance of a Lifetime (1950)

The Blue Lagoon (1949)

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1920-06-12

Deathday
2000-04-10 (79 years old)

Birth Name
Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones

Birth Place
Wem, United Kingdom

Children
Bill Dare

Citizenships
United Kingdom

Also Known As
Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones