Peter Jones
Acting • Born 1920-06-12 – Died 2000-04-10
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
84 credits
Nearly a Nasty Accident
Movie • 1961
Flight Lt. Winters
Carry On Doctor
Movie • 1967
Chaplain
Carry On England
Movie • 1976
Brigadier
School for Scoundrels
Movie • 1960
Dudley
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Movie • 1981
The Book
Press for Time
Movie • 1966
Robin Willobey
The Browning Version
Movie • 1951
Carstairs
Forbidden
Movie • 1949
Pete
Home to Danger
Movie • 1951
Lips Leonard
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
Movie • 1952
Bill
The Mansion of Madness
Movie • 1973
Miss Robin Hood
Movie • 1952
Cyril Lidstone
John and Julie
Movie • 1955
Jeremy
Cairo Road
Movie • 1950
Ship Lieutenant
The Long Memory
Movie • 1953
Fisher
The Sandwich Man
Movie • 1966
Escapologist
The Yellow Balloon
Movie • 1953
Spiv
Never Let Go
Movie • 1960
Alec Berger
Romanoff and Juliet
Movie • 1961
Otto
A Day to Remember
Movie • 1953
Percy Goodall
The Blue Lagoon
Movie • 1949
Michael-child
Private's Progress
Movie • 1956
Arthur Egan
The Franchise Affair
Movie • 1951
Bernard Chadwick
Angels One Five
Movie • 1952
Sentry
Just Like a Woman
Movie • 1967
Saul Alexander
Tender Loving Care
Movie • 1993
Mr Davies
Innocents in Paris
Movie • 1953
Langton
Seven Nights in Japan
Movie • 1976
Capt. Balcon
Milk
Movie • 1999
Harry
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Movie • 1975
Maxy Naus
The Magic Box
Movie • 1952
Industry Man
For Better, for Worse
Movie • 1954
Car Dealer
Operation Bullshine
Movie • 1959
Gunner Perkins
Smashing Time
Movie • 1967
Dominic
The Return of the Pink Panther
Movie • 1975
Psychiatrist
Chariots of Fire
Movie • 1981
The Good Beginning
Movie • 1953
Furrier
Chance of a Lifetime
Movie • 1950
Xenobian
Last Holiday
Movie • 1950
Travel Agent
Albert R.N.
Movie • 1953
Schoolie
On Such a Night
Movie • 1956
Second Gentleman
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Movie • 1952
Lionel Batts
Adventures in Space and Time
Movie • 1999
Narrator
The Children Of Dynmouth
Movie • 1987
Mr. Dass
Blue Murder at St Trinian's
Movie • 1957
Prestwick
Father Came Too!
Movie • 1964
Actor Playing Charles II
I See a Dark Stranger
Movie • 1946
Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
Danger Within
Movie • 1959
Capt. Alfred Piker
Dead of Night
Movie • 1945
Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
Fanny by Gaslight
Movie • 1944
Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
Hot Millions
Movie • 1968
Prison Governor
Vice Versa
Movie • 1948
Chawner
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Movie • 1993
Self / Narrator
The Bulldog Breed
Movie • 1960
Diving Instructor
A Stitch in Time
Movie • 1963
Captain Russell
High Treason
Movie • 1951
Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
Waiting
Movie • 1995
Dr Roger Capstick
Midsomer Murders
TV • 1997
Bunny Dawlish
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
TV • 1981
The Book
Q...
TV • 1969
The Avengers
TV • 1961
Doyle
Beggar My Neighbour
TV • 1967
Rumpole of the Bailey
TV • 1975
Major Johnnie Pageant
From a Bird's Eye View
TV • 1970
Clive Beauchamp
Mr Digby, Darling
TV • 1969
Kindly Leave The Kerb
TV • 1971
Mild And Bitter
TV • 1966
Star Turn
TV • 1976
I Thought You'd Gone
TV • 1984
The Agatha Christie Hour
TV • 1982
Treasure Island
TV • 1951
The Rag Trade
TV • 1977
Saturday Review
TV • 1984
The Book (voice)
ITV Christmas Comedy
TV • 1983
Minder
TV • 1979
Henry
The Upper Hand
TV • 1990
Mr. Baker
The Goodies
TV • 1970
Minister for Sports
Zodiac
TV • 1974
General Weston
Man of the World
TV • 1962
The Minister
Man About the House
TV • 1973
Mr Morris
Whoops Apocalypse
TV • 1982
Kevin Pork
Screen Two
TV • 1985
Mr. Dass
Titch
TV • 1997
Self - Narrator
One-Upmanship
TV • 1976
Gatling-Fenn