Peter Jones
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 12 June 1920 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
- Died
- 10 April 2000
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.
Known for
Production 1
- 2002Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence · executive producer
Acting 57
- 1999Adventures in Space and Time as Narrator
- 1999Milk as Harry
- 1995Waiting as Dr Roger Capstick
- 1993Tender Loving Care as Mr Davies
- 1993The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' as Self / Narrator
- 1987The Children of Dynmouth as Mr. Dass
- 1981Chariots of Fire
- 1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy as The Book
- 1976Carry On England as Brigadier
- 1976Seven Nights in Japan as Capt. Balcon
- 1975The Return of the Pink Panther as Psychiatrist
- 1975Confessions of a Pop Performer as Maxy Naus
- 1973The Mansion of Madness
- 1968Hot Millions as Prison Governor
- 1967Smashing Time as Dominic
- 1967Carry On Doctor as Chaplain
- 1967Just Like a Woman as Saul Alexander
- 1966Press for Time as Robin Willobey
- 1966The Sandwich Man as Escapologist
- 1964Father Came Too! as Actor Playing Charles II
- 1963A Stitch in Time as Captain Russell
- 1961Romanoff and Juliet as Otto
- 1961Nearly a Nasty Accident as Flight Lt. Winters
- 1960The Bulldog Breed as Diving Instructor
- 1960Never Let Go as Alec Berger
- 1960School for Scoundrels as Dudley
- 1959Operation Bullshine as Gunner Perkins
- 1959Danger Within as Capt. Alfred Piker
- 1957Blue Murder at St. Trinian's as Prestwick
- 1956Private's Progress as Arthur Egan
- 1956On Such a Night as Second Gentleman
- 1955John and Julie as Jeremy
- 1954For Better, for Worse as Car Dealer
- 1953Albert R.N. as Schoolie
- 1953A Day to Remember as Percy Goodall
- 1953The Good Beginning as Furrier
- 1953Innocents in Paris as Langton
- 1953The Yellow Balloon as Spiv
- 1953The Long Memory as Fisher
- 1952Miss Robin Hood as Cyril Lidstone
- 195224 Hours of a Woman's Life as Bill
- 1952Time, Gentlemen, Please! as Lionel Batts
- 1952Angels One Five as Sentry
- 1952The Magic Box as Industry Man
- 1951High Treason as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
- 1951Home to Danger as Lips Leonard
- 1951The Browning Version as Carstairs
- 1951The Franchise Affair as Bernard Chadwick
- 1950Cairo Road as Ship Lieutenant
- 1950Last Holiday as Travel Agent
- 1950Chance of a Lifetime as Xenobian
- 1949The Blue Lagoon as Michael-child
- 1949Forbidden as Pete
- 1948Vice Versa as Chawner
- 1946I See a Dark Stranger as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
- 1945Dead of Night as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
- 1944Fanny by Gaslight as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
Writing 1
- 1996Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell · writer
Directing 1
- 1996Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell · director