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