People
Peter Jones
- Name: Peter Jones
- Birthday: 1920-06-12
- Also known as: Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones
- Place of birth: Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
- Popularity: 2.37
Biography:
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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Movies:
| Title | Release date |
|---|---|
| Adventures in Space and Time as Narrator | 1999-11-13 |
| Milk as Harry | 1999-01-01 |
| Tender Loving Care as Mr Davies | 1993-10-03 |
| The Children Of Dynmouth as Mr. Dass | 1987-04-24 |
| Chariots of Fire | 1981-05-15 |
| The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy as The Book | 1981-02-09 |
| Carry On England as Brigadier | 1976-10-01 |
| Seven Nights in Japan as Capt. Balcon | 1976-08-05 |
| The Return of the Pink Panther as Psychiatrist | 1975-05-21 |
| Confessions of a Pop Performer as Maxy Naus | 1975-01-01 |
| The Mansion of Madness | 1973-08-10 |
| Hot Millions as Prison Governor | 1968-09-19 |
| Smashing Time as Dominic | 1967-12-20 |
| Carry On Doctor as Chaplain | 1967-12-02 |
| Just Like a Woman as Saul Alexander | 1967-02-26 |
| The Sandwich Man as Escapologist | 1966-07-01 |
| Press for Time as Robin Willobey (photographer) | 1966-01-01 |
| Father Came Too! as Charles II | 1964-02-11 |
| Romanoff and Juliet as Otto | 1961-06-08 |
| Nearly a Nasty Accident as Flight Lt. Winters | 1961-05-01 |
| Never Let Go as Alec Berger | 1960-06-02 |
| School for Scoundrels as Dudley | 1960-03-24 |
| Operation Bullshine as Gunner Perkins | 1959-06-30 |
| Danger Within as Capt. Alfred Piker | 1959-02-17 |
| Blue Murder at St. Trinian's as Prestwick | 1957-12-01 |
| Private's Progress as Arthur Egan | 1956-02-17 |
| On Such a Night as Second Gentleman | 1956-02-01 |
| John and Julie as Jeremy | 1955-07-26 |
| For Better, for Worse as The Car Dealer | 1954-06-20 |
| Albert R.N. as Schoolie | 1953-11-23 |
| A Day to Remember as Percy Goodall | 1953-11-10 |
| The Good Beginning as Furrier | 1953-10-05 |
| Innocents in Paris as Langton | 1953-07-22 |
| The Yellow Balloon as Spiv | 1953-02-10 |
| The Long Memory as Fisher | 1953-01-23 |
| Miss Robin Hood as Cyril Lidstone | 1952-11-12 |
| 24 Hours of a Woman's Life as Bill | 1952-09-10 |
| Time, Gentlemen, Please! as Lionel Batts | 1952-07-01 |
| Angels One Five as Sentry | 1952-03-19 |
| The Magic Box as Industry Man | 1952-01-01 |
| Home to Danger as Lips Leonard | 1951-08-01 |
| The Browning Version as Carstairs | 1951-04-06 |
| The Franchise Affair as Bernard Chadwick | 1951-02-19 |
| Cairo Road as Ship Lieutenant | 1950-06-21 |
| Last Holiday as Travel Agent | 1950-05-15 |
| Chance of a Lifetime as Xenobian | 1950-04-24 |
| The Blue Lagoon as Michael-child | 1949-03-01 |
| Forbidden as Pete | 1949-02-28 |
| Vice Versa as Chawner | 1948-01-28 |
| I See a Dark Stranger as Soldier in Pub (uncredited) | 1946-07-04 |
| Dead of Night as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited) | 1945-09-09 |
| Fanny by Gaslight as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited) | 1944-05-08 |
