Peter Jones
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 12, 1920
- Died
- April 10, 2000
- Birthplace
- Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
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
Biography: Sharon Tate – Murdered Innocence 2002
Executive Producer
Adventures in Space and Time 1999
as Narrator
Milk 1999
as Harry
Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell 1996
Director, Writer
Waiting 1995
as Dr Roger Capstick
Tender Loving Care 1993
as Mr Davies
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' 1993
as Self / Narrator
The Children of Dynmouth 1987
as Mr. Dass
Chariots of Fire 1981
Actor
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy 1981
as The Book
Carry On England 1976
as Brigadier
Seven Nights in Japan 1976
as Capt. Balcon
The Return of the Pink Panther 1975
as Psychiatrist
Confessions of a Pop Performer 1975
as Maxy Naus
The Mansion of Madness 1973
Actor
Hot Millions 1968
as Prison Governor
Smashing Time 1967
as Dominic
Carry On Doctor 1967
as Chaplain
Just Like a Woman 1967
as Saul Alexander
Press for Time 1966
as Robin Willobey
The Sandwich Man 1966
as Escapologist
Father Came Too! 1964
as Actor Playing Charles II
A Stitch in Time 1963
as Captain Russell
Romanoff and Juliet 1961
as Otto
Nearly a Nasty Accident 1961
as Flight Lt. Winters
The Bulldog Breed 1960
as Diving Instructor
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 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
High Treason 1951
as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
Home to Danger 1951
as Lips Leonard
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)
Credits from TMDB.