6.8
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Acting
Peter Jones
- Born
- Died
- (aged 79)
- Birthplace
- Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
- Credits
- 88 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.8
Movie
6.8
Movie
The Return of the Pink Panther
7.5
TV
Midsomer Murders
7.3
Movie
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
7.8
TV
The Avengers
7.6
Movie
The Browning Version
6.5
Movie
Carry On Doctor
6.9
Movie
School for Scoundrels
7.1
Movie
Last Holiday
4.8
Movie
The Mansion of Madness
4.6
Movie
Carry On England
8.1
TV
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
7.3
Movie
A Stitch in Time
6.1
Movie
Angels One Five
6.5
Movie
Never Let Go
6.8
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Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
6.6
Movie
Hot Millions
7.2
TV
Minder
Acting credits 86
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Adventures in Space and Time Film | Narrator |
| 1999 | Milk Film | Harry |
| 1997 | Titch TV | Self - Narrator (26 ep) |
| 1997 | Midsomer Murders TV | Bunny Dawlish (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Waiting Film | Dr Roger Capstick |
| 1993 | Tender Loving Care Film | Mr Davies |
| 1993 | The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' Film | Self / Narrator |
| 1990 | The Upper Hand TV | Mr. Baker (1 ep) |
| 1987 | The Children of Dynmouth Film | Mr. Dass |
| 1985 | Screen Two TV | Mr. Dass (1 ep) |
| 1984 | I Thought You'd Gone TV | (7 ep) |
| 1984 | Weekend Playhouse TV | Arthur Saunders (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Saturday Review TV | The Book (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1983 | ITV Christmas Comedy TV | (15 ep) |
| 1982 | The Agatha Christie Hour TV | George Packington (1 ep) |
| 1982 | Whoops Apocalypse TV | Kevin Pork (4 ep) |
| 1981 | Chariots of Fire Film | |
| 1981 | The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy Film | The Book |
| 1981 | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy TV | The Book (6 ep) |
| 1979 | Minder TV | Henry (1 ep) |
| 1977 | The Rag Trade TV | (22 ep) |
| 1977 | Mr Big TV | Eddie (13 ep) |
| 1976 | Carry On England Film | Brigadier |
| 1976 | Seven Nights in Japan Film | Capt. Balcon |
| 1976 | Star Turn TV | (1 ep) |
| 1976 | One-Upmanship TV | Gatling-Fenn (17 ep) |
| 1975 | Rumpole of the Bailey TV | Major Johnnie Pageant (1 ep) |
| 1975 | The Return of the Pink Panther Film | Psychiatrist |
| 1975 | Confessions of a Pop Performer Film | Maxy Naus |
| 1974 | Zodiac TV | General Weston (1 ep) |
| 1973 | Man About the House TV | Mr Morris (1 ep) |
| 1973 | The Mansion of Madness Film | |
| 1971 | Kindly Leave The Kerb TV | (6 ep) |
| 1970 | The Goodies TV | Minister for Sports (1 ep) |
| 1970 | From a Bird's Eye View TV | Clive Beauchamp (16 ep) |
| 1969 | Q... TV | (32 ep) |
| 1969 | Mr Digby, Darling TV | (19 ep) |
| 1968 | Hot Millions Film | Prison Governor |
| 1967 | Smashing Time Film | Dominic |
| 1967 | Carry On Doctor Film | Chaplain |
| 1967 | Beggar My Neighbour TV | (22 ep) |
| 1967 | Just Like a Woman Film | Saul Alexander |
| 1966 | Press for Time Film | Robin Willobey |
| 1966 | The Sandwich Man Film | Escapologist |
| 1966 | Mild And Bitter TV | (6 ep) |
| 1965 | Night Train to Surbiton TV | Matthew Pilbeam (6 ep) |
| 1964 | Father Came Too! Film | Actor Playing Charles II |
| 1963 | A Stitch in Time Film | Captain Russell |
| 1962 | Man of the World TV | The Minister (1 ep) |
| 1961 | Romanoff and Juliet Film | Otto |
| 1961 | Nearly a Nasty Accident Film | Flight Lt. Winters |
| 1961 | The Avengers TV | Doyle (2 ep) |
| 1960 | The Bulldog Breed Film | Diving Instructor |
| 1960 | Never Let Go Film | Alec Berger |
| 1960 | School for Scoundrels Film | Dudley |
| 1959 | Operation Bullshine Film | Gunner Perkins |
| 1959 | Danger Within Film | Capt. Alfred Piker |
| 1957 | Blue Murder at St. Trinian's Film | Prestwick |
| 1956 | Private's Progress Film | Arthur Egan |
| 1956 | On Such a Night Film | Second Gentleman |
Crew credits 3
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Biography: Sharon Tate – Murdered Innocence Film | Executive Producer |
| 1996 | Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell Film | Director, Writer |
| 1977 | Mr Big TV | Writer, Creator (13 ep) |