Peter Jones
Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones
About the person
Career:
Acting
Date of birth:1920-06-12
Place of birth:Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Gender:Male
Popularity:1
Date of death2000-04-10
79Biography
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
Rating by year
- Adventures in Space and TimeNarrator1999-11-139.01
- MilkHarry1999-01-014.03
- TitchSelf - Narrator1997-09-269.01
- Midsomer MurdersBunny Dawlish1997-03-237.5357
- WaitingDr Roger Capstick1995-07-310.00
- Tender Loving CareMr Davies1993-10-030.00
- The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'Self / Narrator1993-01-0110.01
- The Upper HandMr. Baker1990-05-017.26
- The Children of DynmouthMr. Dass1987-04-245.52
- Screen TwoMr. Dass1985-01-067.17
- Weekend PlayhouseArthur Saunders1984-07-080.00
- ITV Christmas Comedy1983-04-230.00
- The Agatha Christie HourGeorge Packington1982-09-076.818
- Whoops ApocalypseKevin Pork1982-03-146.911
- Chariots of Fire1981-05-156.81,043
- The Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyThe Book1981-02-097.2157
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyThe Book1981-01-058.039
- MinderHenry1979-10-297.229
- The Rag Trade1977-09-117.03
- Carry On EnglandBrigadier1976-10-014.546
- Seven Nights in JapanCapt. Balcon1976-08-056.68
- One-UpmanshipGatling-Fenn1976-03-107.73
- Rumpole of the BaileyMajor Johnnie Pageant1975-12-177.124
- The Return of the Pink PantherPsychiatrist1975-05-216.8694
- Confessions of a Pop PerformerMaxy Naus1975-01-014.527
- ZodiacGeneral Weston1974-02-255.01
- Man About the HouseMr Morris1973-08-157.121
- The Mansion of Madness1973-08-104.846
- The GoodiesMinister for Sports1970-11-087.625
- From a Bird's Eye ViewClive Beauchamp1970-09-186.03
- Q...1969-03-247.35
- Hot MillionsPrison Governor1968-09-196.629
- Smashing TimeDominic1967-12-206.312
- Carry On DoctorChaplain1967-12-026.586
- Just Like a WomanSaul Alexander1967-02-265.73
- Press for TimeRobin Willobey1966-12-085.917
- The Sandwich ManEscapologist1966-07-156.58
- Father Came Too!Actor Playing Charles II1964-02-115.913
- A Stitch in TimeCaptain Russell1963-12-017.436
- Man of the WorldThe Minister1962-09-297.25
- Romanoff and JulietOtto1961-06-085.79
- Nearly a Nasty AccidentFlight Lt. Winters1961-05-017.03
- The AvengersDoyle1961-01-077.8150
- The Bulldog BreedDiving Instructor1960-12-136.018
- Never Let GoAlec Berger1960-06-026.533
- School for ScoundrelsDudley1960-03-247.072
- Operation BullshineGunner Perkins1959-06-305.57
- Danger WithinCapt. Alfred Piker1959-02-176.318
- Blue Murder at St. Trinian'sPrestwick1957-12-106.831
- Private's ProgressArthur Egan1956-02-176.628
- On Such a NightSecond Gentleman1956-02-0110.01
- John and JulieJeremy1955-07-264.98
- For Better, for WorseCar Dealer1954-06-205.810
- Albert R.N.Schoolie1953-11-237.311
- A Day to RememberPercy Goodall1953-11-107.46
- The Good BeginningFurrier1953-10-0510.01
- Innocents in ParisLangton1953-07-225.217
- The Yellow BalloonSpiv1953-02-106.010
- The Long MemoryFisher1953-01-236.720
- Miss Robin HoodCyril Lidstone1952-11-128.19
- 24 Hours of a Woman's LifeBill1952-09-105.85
- Time, Gentlemen, Please!Lionel Batts1952-07-018.05
- Angels One FiveSentry1952-03-196.134
- The Magic BoxIndustry Man1952-01-016.524
- High TreasonAnnouncer at Music Club (uncredited)1951-11-135.711
- Home to DangerLips Leonard1951-08-016.48
- The Browning VersionCarstairs1951-04-067.6104
- The Franchise AffairBernard Chadwick1951-02-197.34
- Cairo RoadShip Lieutenant1950-06-216.47
- Last HolidayTravel Agent1950-05-157.256
- Chance of a LifetimeXenobian1950-04-246.510
- The Blue LagoonMichael-child1949-03-015.816
- ForbiddenPete1949-02-287.19
- Vice VersaChawner1948-01-287.25
- I See a Dark StrangerSoldier in Pub (uncredited)1946-07-046.526
- Dead of NightFred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)1945-09-097.2305
- Fanny by GaslightYoung Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)1944-05-085.510