1920-06-12 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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Milk | Harry | 1999-01-01 |
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Adventures in Space and Time | Narrator | 1999-11-13 |
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The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' | Self / Narrator | 1993-01-01 |
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Tender Loving Care | Mr Davies | 1993-10-03 |
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The Children Of Dynmouth | Mr. Dass | 1987-04-24 |
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Chariots of Fire | 1981-05-15 | |
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The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy | The Book | 1981-02-09 |
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Carry On England | Brigadier | 1976-10-01 |
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Seven Nights in Japan | Capt. Balcon | 1976-08-05 |
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Confessions of a Pop Performer | Maxy Naus | 1975-01-01 |
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The Return of the Pink Panther | Psychiatrist | 1975-05-21 |
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La mansión de la locura | 1973-08-10 | |
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Hot Millions | Prison Governor | 1968-09-19 |
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Smashing Time | Dominic | 1967-12-20 |
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Carry On Doctor | Chaplain | 1967-12-02 |
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Just Like a Woman | Saul Alexander | 1967-02-26 |
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Press for Time | Robin Willobey (photographer) | 1966-01-01 |
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The Sandwich Man | Escapologist | 1966-07-01 |
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Father Came Too! | Charles II | 1964-02-11 |
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Nearly a Nasty Accident | Flight Lt. Winters | 1961-05-01 |
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Romanoff and Juliet | Otto | 1961-06-08 |
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The Bulldog Breed | Diving Instructor | 1960-12-13 |
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Never Let Go | Alec Berger | 1960-06-02 |
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School for Scoundrels | Dudley | 1960-03-24 |
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Operation Bullshine | Gunner Perkins | 1959-06-30 |
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Danger Within | Capt. Alfred Piker | 1959-02-17 |
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Blue Murder at St. Trinian's | Prestwick | 1957-12-01 |
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Private's Progress | Arthur Egan | 1956-02-17 |
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On Such a Night | Second Gentleman | 1956-02-01 |
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John and Julie | Jeremy | 1955-07-26 |
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For Better, for Worse | The Car Dealer | 1954-06-20 |
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The Good Beginning | Furrier | 1953-10-05 |
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Albert R.N. | Schoolie | 1953-11-23 |
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Innocents in Paris | Langton | 1953-07-22 |
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The Yellow Balloon | Spiv | 1953-02-10 |
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A Day to Remember | Percy Goodall | 1953-11-10 |
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The Long Memory | Fisher | 1953-01-23 |
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Angels One Five | Sentry | 1952-03-19 |
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The Magic Box | Industry Man | 1952-01-01 |
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24 Hours of a Woman's Life | Bill | 1952-09-10 |
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Time, Gentlemen, Please! | Lionel Batts | 1952-07-01 |
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Miss Robin Hood | Cyril Lidstone | 1952-11-12 |
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Home to Danger | Lips Leonard | 1951-08-01 |
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The Browning Version | Carstairs | 1951-04-06 |
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The Franchise Affair | Bernard Chadwick | 1951-02-19 |
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Last Holiday | Travel Agent | 1950-05-15 |
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Cairo Road | Ship Lieutenant | 1950-06-21 |
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Chance of a Lifetime | Xenobian | 1950-04-24 |
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The Blue Lagoon | Michael-child | 1949-03-01 |
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Forbidden | Pete | 1949-02-28 |
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Vice Versa | Chawner | 1948-01-28 |
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I See a Dark Stranger | Soldier in Pub (uncredited) | 1946-07-04 |
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Dead of Night | Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited) | 1945-09-09 |
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Fanny by Gaslight | Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited) | 1944-05-08 |
