Peter Jones

Personal Info

Birthday

June 12, 1920

Day of Death

2000-04-10

(79 years old)

Place of Birth

Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

Also Known As

Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones

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

The Avengers

Minder

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Goodies

The Upper Hand

Man of the World

From a Bird's Eye View

Filmography

1999
Adventures in Space and Time
as Narrator
Milk
as Harry
1993
Tender Loving Care
as Mr Davies
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
as Self / Narrator
1987
The Children Of Dynmouth
as Mr. Dass
1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
1976
Carry On England
as Brigadier
Seven Nights in Japan
as Capt. Balcon
1975
The Return of the Pink Panther
as Psychiatrist
Confessions of a Pop Performer
as Maxy Naus
1968
Hot Millions
as Prison Governor
1967
Smashing Time
as Dominic
Carry On Doctor
as Chaplain
Just Like a Woman
as Saul Alexander
1966
The Sandwich Man
as Escapologist
Press for Time
as Robin Willobey (photographer)
1964
Father Came Too!
as Charles II
1961
Romanoff and Juliet
as Otto
Nearly a Nasty Accident
as Flight Lt. Winters
1960
The Bulldog Breed
as Diving Instructor
Never Let Go
as Alec Berger
School for Scoundrels
as Dudley
1959
Operation Bullshine
as Gunner Perkins
Danger Within
as Capt. Alfred Piker
1957
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
as Prestwick
1956
Private's Progress
as Arthur Egan
On Such a Night
as Second Gentleman
1955
John and Julie
as Jeremy
1954
For Better, for Worse
as The Car Dealer
1953
Albert R.N.
as Schoolie
A Day to Remember
as Percy Goodall
The Good Beginning
as Furrier
Innocents in Paris
as Langton
The Yellow Balloon
as Spiv
The Long Memory
as Fisher
1952
Miss Robin Hood
as Cyril Lidstone
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
as Bill
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
as Lionel Batts
Angels One Five
as Sentry
The Magic Box
as Industry Man
1951
Home to Danger
as Lips Leonard
The Browning Version
as Carstairs
The Franchise Affair
as Bernard Chadwick
1950
Cairo Road
as Ship Lieutenant
Last Holiday
as Travel Agent
Chance of a Lifetime
as Xenobian
1949
The Blue Lagoon
as Michael-child
Forbidden
as Pete
1948
Vice Versa
as Chawner
1946
I See a Dark Stranger
as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
1945
Dead of Night
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
1944
Fanny by Gaslight
as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)