Peter 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.
Known For
Midsomer Murders
1997
The Avengers
1961
Minder
1979
Screen Two
1985
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
The Upper Hand
1990
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
The Goodies
1970
The Agatha Christie Hour
1982
Man of the World
1962
Chariots of Fire
1981
Man About the House
1973
Filmography
Midsomer Murders
as Bunny Dawlish · 1997
The Avengers
as Doyle · 1961
Minder
as Henry · 1979
Screen Two
as Mr. Dass · 1985
Rumpole of the Bailey
as Major Johnnie Pageant · 1975
The Upper Hand
as Mr. Baker · 1990
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book · 1981
The Goodies
as Minister for Sports · 1970
The Agatha Christie Hour
as George Packington · 1982
Man of the World
as The Minister · 1962
Chariots of Fire
· 1981
Man About the House
as Mr Morris · 1973
The Return of the Pink Panther
as Psychiatrist · 1975
Dead of Night
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited) · 1945
Weekend Playhouse
as Arthur Saunders · 1984
From a Bird's Eye View
as Clive Beauchamp · 1970
Q...
· 1969
Whoops Apocalypse
as Kevin Pork · 1982
One-Upmanship
as Gatling-Fenn · 1976
Zodiac
as General Weston · 1974
The Rag Trade
· 1977
Saturday Review
as The Book (voice) · 1984
Beggar My Neighbour
· 1967
ITV Christmas Comedy
· 1983
Star Turn
· 1976
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book · 1981
Carry On Doctor
as Chaplain · 1967
Vice Versa
as Chawner · 1948
Confessions of a Pop Performer
as Maxy Naus · 1975
The Browning Version
as Carstairs · 1951
Hot Millions
as Prison Governor · 1968
The Bulldog Breed
as Diving Instructor · 1960
Mr Big
as Eddie · 1977
A Day to Remember
as Percy Goodall · 1953
Kindly Leave The Kerb
· 1971
A Stitch in Time
as Captain Russell · 1963
I Thought You'd Gone
· 1984
Last Holiday
as Travel Agent · 1950
Mr Digby, Darling
· 1969
The Mansion of Madness
· 1973
Carry On England
as Brigadier · 1976
Seven Nights in Japan
as Capt. Balcon · 1976
Never Let Go
as Alec Berger · 1960
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
as Prestwick · 1957
I See a Dark Stranger
as Soldier in Pub (uncredited) · 1946
Adventures in Space and Time
as Narrator · 1999
Fanny by Gaslight
as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited) · 1944
The Magic Box
as Industry Man · 1952
The Blue Lagoon
as Michael-child · 1949
Angels One Five
as Sentry · 1952
For Better, for Worse
as Car Dealer · 1954
Forbidden
as Pete · 1949
Private's Progress
as Arthur Egan · 1956
Chance of a Lifetime
as Xenobian · 1950
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
as Bill · 1952
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
as Lionel Batts · 1952
Innocents in Paris
as Langton · 1953
Mild And Bitter
· 1966
Night Train to Surbiton
as Matthew Pilbeam · 1965
Tender Loving Care
as Mr Davies · 1993
Danger Within
as Capt. Alfred Piker · 1959
Cairo Road
as Ship Lieutenant · 1950
School for Scoundrels
as Dudley · 1960
Smashing Time
as Dominic · 1967
The Sandwich Man
as Escapologist · 1966
Miss Robin Hood
as Cyril Lidstone · 1952
Titch
as Self - Narrator · 1997
Albert R.N.
as Schoolie · 1953
Nearly a Nasty Accident
as Flight Lt. Winters · 1961
The Good Beginning
as Furrier · 1953
Waiting
as Dr Roger Capstick · 1995
The Yellow Balloon
as Spiv · 1953
Romanoff and Juliet
as Otto · 1961
Just Like a Woman
as Saul Alexander · 1967
High Treason
as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited) · 1951
Milk
as Harry · 1999
The Children of Dynmouth
as Mr. Dass · 1987
The Franchise Affair
as Bernard Chadwick · 1951
The Long Memory
as Fisher · 1953
On Such a Night
as Second Gentleman · 1956
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
as Self / Narrator · 1993
Press for Time
as Robin Willobey · 1966
John and Julie
as Jeremy · 1955
Father Came Too!
as Actor Playing Charles II · 1964
Operation Bullshine
as Gunner Perkins · 1959
Home to Danger
as Lips Leonard · 1951