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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Adventures in Space and Time | Narrator | 1999-11-13 |
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Milk | Harry | 1999-01-01 |
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Waiting | Dr Roger Capstick | 1995-07-31 |
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Tender Loving Care | Mr Davies | 1993-10-03 |
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The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' | Self / Narrator | 1993-01-01 |
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The Children of Dynmouth | Mr. Dass | 1987-04-24 |
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The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy | The Book | 1981-02-09 |
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Chariots of Fire | 1981-05-15 | |
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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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The Return of the Pink Panther | Psychiatrist | 1975-05-21 |
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Confessions of a Pop Performer | Maxy Naus | 1975-01-01 |
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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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Carry On Doctor | Chaplain | 1967-12-02 |
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Just Like a Woman | Saul Alexander | 1967-02-26 |
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Smashing Time | Dominic | 1967-12-20 |
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Press for Time | Robin Willobey | 1966-12-08 |
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The Sandwich Man | Escapologist | 1966-07-15 |
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Father Came Too! | Actor Playing Charles II | 1964-02-11 |
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A Stitch in Time | Captain Russell | 1963-12-01 |
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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 | 1957-12-10 |
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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 | Car Dealer | 1954-06-20 |
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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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The Long Memory | Fisher | 1953-01-23 |
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The Good Beginning | Furrier | 1953-10-05 |
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A Day to Remember | Percy Goodall | 1953-11-10 |
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Angels One Five | Sentry | 1952-03-19 |
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Miss Robin Hood | Cyril Lidstone | 1952-11-12 |
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24 Hours of a Woman's Life | Bill | 1952-09-10 |
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The Magic Box | Industry Man | 1952-01-01 |
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Time, Gentlemen, Please! | Lionel Batts | 1952-07-01 |
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High Treason | Announcer at Music Club (uncredited) | 1951-11-13 |
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Home to Danger | Lips Leonard | 1951-08-01 |
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The Franchise Affair | Bernard Chadwick | 1951-02-19 |
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The Browning Version | Carstairs | 1951-04-06 |
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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 |
