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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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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Seven Nights in Japan | Capt. Balcon | 1976-08-05 |
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Carry On England | Brigadier | 1976-10-01 |
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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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Just Like a Woman | Saul Alexander | 1967-02-26 |
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Carry On Doctor | Chaplain | 1967-12-02 |
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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 | 1966-07-01 |
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Father Came Too! | Charles II | 1964-02-11 |
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A Stitch in Time | Captain Russell | 1963-12-01 |
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Romanoff and Juliet | Otto | 1961-06-08 |
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Nearly a Nasty Accident | Flight Lt. Winters | 1961-05-01 |
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School for Scoundrels | Dudley | 1960-03-24 |
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Never Let Go | Alec Berger | 1960-06-02 |
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The Bulldog Breed | Diving Instructor | 1960-12-13 |
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Danger Within | Capt. Alfred Piker | 1959-02-17 |
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Operation Bullshine | Gunner Perkins | 1959-06-30 |
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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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A Day to Remember | Percy Goodall | 1953-11-10 |
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Albert R.N. | Schoolie | 1953-11-23 |
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The Good Beginning | Furrier | 1953-10-05 |
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Innocents in Paris | Langton | 1953-07-22 |
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The Long Memory | Fisher | 1953-01-23 |
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The Yellow Balloon | Spiv | 1953-02-10 |
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Angels One Five | Sentry | 1952-03-19 |
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Time, Gentlemen, Please! | Lionel Batts | 1952-07-01 |
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24 Hours of a Woman's Life | Bill | 1952-09-10 |
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Miss Robin Hood | Cyril Lidstone | 1952-11-12 |
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The Magic Box | Industry Man | 1952-01-01 |
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High Treason | Announcer at Music Club (uncredited) | 1951-11-13 |
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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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Home to Danger | Lips Leonard | 1951-08-01 |
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Last Holiday | Travel Agent | 1950-05-15 |
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Chance of a Lifetime | Xenobian | 1950-04-24 |
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Cairo Road | Ship Lieutenant | 1950-06-21 |
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Forbidden | Pete | 1949-02-28 |
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The Blue Lagoon | Michael-child | 1949-03-01 |
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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 |
