Acting · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK · Born June 12, 1920
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.
MovieAdventures in Space and Time
1999
as Narrator
MovieMilk
1999
as Harry
Titch
1997
as Self - Narrator
TVMidsomer Murders
1997
as Bunny Dawlish
MovieWaiting
1995
as Dr Roger Capstick
MovieTender Loving Care
1993
as Mr Davies
MovieThe Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
1993
as Self / Narrator
TVThe Upper Hand
1990
as Mr. Baker
MovieThe Children of Dynmouth
1987
as Mr. Dass
TVScreen Two
1985
as Mr. Dass
I Thought You'd Gone
1984
Weekend Playhouse
1984
as Arthur Saunders
Saturday Review
1984
as The Book (voice)
TVITV Christmas Comedy
1983
TVThe Agatha Christie Hour
1982
as George Packington
TVWhoops Apocalypse
1982
as Kevin Pork
MovieChariots of Fire
1981
MovieThe Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as The Book
TVThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
as The Book
TVMinder
1979
as Henry
TVThe Rag Trade
1977
MovieCarry On England
1976
as Brigadier
MovieSeven Nights in Japan
1976
as Capt. Balcon
Star Turn
1976
One-Upmanship
1976
as Gatling-Fenn
TVRumpole of the Bailey
1975
as Major Johnnie Pageant
MovieThe Return of the Pink Panther
1975
as Psychiatrist
MovieConfessions of a Pop Performer
1975
as Maxy Naus
TVZodiac
1974
as General Weston
TVMan About the House
1973
as Mr Morris
MovieThe Mansion of Madness
1973
Kindly Leave The Kerb
1971
TVThe Goodies
1970
as Minister for Sports
TVFrom a Bird's Eye View
1970
as Clive Beauchamp
TVQ...
1969
Mr Digby, Darling
1969
MovieHot Millions
1968
as Prison Governor
MovieSmashing Time
1967
as Dominic
MovieCarry On Doctor
1967
as Chaplain
TVBeggar My Neighbour
1967
MovieJust Like a Woman
1967
as Saul Alexander
MoviePress for Time
1966
as Robin Willobey
MovieThe Sandwich Man
1966
as Escapologist
Mild And Bitter
1966
MovieFather Came Too!
1964
as Actor Playing Charles II
MovieA Stitch in Time
1963
as Captain Russell
TVMan of the World
1962
as The Minister
MovieRomanoff and Juliet
1961
as Otto
MovieNearly a Nasty Accident
1961
as Flight Lt. Winters
TVThe Avengers
1961
as Doyle
MovieThe Bulldog Breed
1960
as Diving Instructor
MovieNever Let Go
1960
as Alec Berger
MovieSchool for Scoundrels
1960
as Dudley
MovieOperation Bullshine
1959
as Gunner Perkins
MovieDanger Within
1959
as Capt. Alfred Piker
MovieBlue Murder at St. Trinian's
1957
as Prestwick
MoviePrivate's Progress
1956
as Arthur Egan
MovieOn Such a Night
1956
as Second Gentleman
MovieJohn and Julie
1955
as Jeremy
MovieFor Better, for Worse
1954
as Car Dealer
MovieAlbert R.N.
1953
as Schoolie
MovieA Day to Remember
1953
as Percy Goodall
MovieThe Good Beginning
1953
as Furrier
MovieInnocents in Paris
1953
as Langton
MovieThe Yellow Balloon
1953
as Spiv
MovieThe Long Memory
1953
as Fisher
MovieMiss Robin Hood
1952
as Cyril Lidstone
Movie24 Hours of a Woman's Life
1952
as Bill
MovieTime, Gentlemen, Please!
1952
as Lionel Batts
MovieAngels One Five
1952
as Sentry
MovieThe Magic Box
1952
as Industry Man
MovieHigh Treason
1951
as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
MovieHome to Danger
1951
as Lips Leonard
Treasure Island
1951
MovieThe Browning Version
1951
as Carstairs
MovieThe Franchise Affair
1951
as Bernard Chadwick
MovieCairo Road
1950
as Ship Lieutenant
MovieLast Holiday
1950
as Travel Agent
MovieChance of a Lifetime
1950
as Xenobian
MovieThe Blue Lagoon
1949
as Michael-child
MovieForbidden
1949
as Pete
MovieVice Versa
1948
as Chawner
MovieI See a Dark Stranger
1946
as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
MovieDead of Night
1945
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
MovieFanny by Gaslight
1944
as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
