Peter Jones
Known for: Acting
Born: June 12, 1920
Died: April 10, 2000
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
59 movies · 30 TV shows, newest first
6.5
Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence
2002
9.0
Adventures in Space and Time
1999
4.0
Milk
19999.0
Titch
1997
7.5
Midsomer Murders
1997
NR
Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell
1996
NR
Waiting
1995
NR
Tender Loving Care
1993
10.0
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
1993
7.2
The Upper Hand
1990
5.5
The Children of Dynmouth
1987
7.1
Screen Two
1985NR
I Thought You'd Gone
1984NR
Weekend Playhouse
1984NR
Saturday Review
1984
NR
ITV Christmas Comedy
1983
6.8
The Agatha Christie Hour
1982
6.9
Whoops Apocalypse
1982
6.8
Chariots of Fire
1981
7.3
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
8.0
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
7.1
Minder
1979
7.0
The Rag Trade
19777.0
Mr. Big
1977
4.5
Carry On England
1976
6.2
Seven Nights in Japan
1976NR
Star Turn
19767.7
One-Upmanship
1976
7.1
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
6.8
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975
4.5
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975
5.0
Zodiac
1974
7.1
Man About the House
1973
4.8
The Mansion of Madness
1973NR
Kindly Leave The Kerb
1971
7.7
The Goodies
1970
6.0
From a Bird's Eye View
1970
7.3
Q...
1969NR
Mr Digby, Darling
1969
6.6
Hot Millions
1968
6.3
Smashing Time
1967
6.5
Carry On Doctor
1967
7.0
Beggar My Neighbour
1967
5.7
Just Like a Woman
1967
5.9
Press for Time
1966
6.5
The Sandwich Man
1966NR
Mild And Bitter
1966NR
Night Train to Surbiton
1965
5.9
Father Came Too!
1964
7.4
A Stitch in Time
1963
7.2
Man of the World
1962
5.7
Romanoff and Juliet
1961
7.0
Nearly a Nasty Accident
1961
7.8
The Avengers
1961
6.1
The Bulldog Breed
1960
6.5
Never Let Go
1960
6.9
School for Scoundrels
1960
5.5
Operation Bullshine
1959
6.3
Danger Within
1959
6.8
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
1957
6.6
Private's Progress
1956
10.0
On Such a Night
1956
4.9
John and Julie
1955
5.8
For Better, for Worse
1954
7.3
Albert R.N.
1953
7.4
A Day to Remember
1953
10.0
The Good Beginning
1953
5.2
Innocents in Paris
1953
6.0
The Yellow Balloon
1953
6.7
The Long Memory
1953
8.1
Miss Robin Hood
1952
5.8
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
1952
8.0
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
1952
6.1
Angels One Five
1952
6.5
The Magic Box
1952
5.7
High Treason
1951
6.4
Home to Danger
1951NR
Treasure Island
1951
7.6
The Browning Version
1951
7.2
The Franchise Affair
1951
6.4
Cairo Road
1950
7.1
Last Holiday
1950
6.5
Chance of a Lifetime
1950
5.8
The Blue Lagoon
1949
7.1
Forbidden
1949
7.2
Vice Versa
1948
6.5
I See a Dark Stranger
1946
7.2
Dead of Night
1945
5.5
Fanny by Gaslight
1944