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