Peter Jones

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.

Known for

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Adventures in Space and Time

1999 ⭐ 9.0

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The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'

1993 ⭐ 10.0

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Chariots of Fire

1981 ⭐ 6.8

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The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

1981 ⭐ 7.2

Career timeline

1999

Adventures in Space and Time Notable

Narrator · 1999

⭐ 9.0

Milk

Harry · 1999

⭐ 4.0

1995

Waiting

Dr Roger Capstick · 1995

1993

Tender Loving Care

Mr Davies · 1993

The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' Notable

Self / Narrator · 1993

⭐ 10.0

1987

The Children of Dynmouth

Mr. Dass · 1987

⭐ 5.5

1981

Chariots of Fire Notable

1981

⭐ 6.8

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy Notable

The Book · 1981

⭐ 7.2

1976

Carry On England

Brigadier · 1976

⭐ 4.5

Seven Nights in Japan

Capt. Balcon · 1976

⭐ 6.6

1975

The Return of the Pink Panther

Psychiatrist · 1975

⭐ 6.8

Confessions of a Pop Performer

Maxy Naus · 1975

⭐ 4.5

1973

The Mansion of Madness

1973

⭐ 4.8

1968

Hot Millions

Prison Governor · 1968

⭐ 6.6

1967

Smashing Time

Dominic · 1967

⭐ 6.3

Carry On Doctor

Chaplain · 1967

⭐ 6.5

Just Like a Woman

Saul Alexander · 1967

⭐ 5.7

1966

Press for Time

Robin Willobey · 1966

⭐ 5.9

The Sandwich Man

Escapologist · 1966

⭐ 6.5

1964

Father Came Too!

Actor Playing Charles II · 1964

⭐ 5.9

1963

A Stitch in Time Notable

Captain Russell · 1963

⭐ 7.4

1961

Romanoff and Juliet

Otto · 1961

⭐ 5.7

Nearly a Nasty Accident Notable

Flight Lt. Winters · 1961

⭐ 7.0

1960

The Bulldog Breed

Diving Instructor · 1960

⭐ 6.0

Never Let Go

Alec Berger · 1960

⭐ 6.5

School for Scoundrels

Dudley · 1960

⭐ 7.0

1959

Operation Bullshine

Gunner Perkins · 1959

⭐ 5.5

Danger Within

Capt. Alfred Piker · 1959

⭐ 6.3

1957

Blue Murder at St. Trinian's

Prestwick · 1957

⭐ 6.8

1956

Private's Progress

Arthur Egan · 1956

⭐ 6.6

On Such a Night Notable

Second Gentleman · 1956

⭐ 10.0

1955

John and Julie

Jeremy · 1955

⭐ 4.9

1954

For Better, for Worse

Car Dealer · 1954

⭐ 5.8

Frequently appears with

Tom Baker

Himself

Peter Davison

Himself

Colin Baker

Himself

Sylvester McCoy

Himself

Douglas Adams

Self

Full filmography

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Adventures in Space and Time

1999 ⭐ 9.0

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Milk

1999 ⭐ 4.0

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Waiting

1995

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Tender Loving Care

1993

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The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'

1993 ⭐ 10.0

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The Children of Dynmouth

1987 ⭐ 5.5

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Chariots of Fire

1981 ⭐ 6.8

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The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

1981 ⭐ 7.2

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Carry On England

1976 ⭐ 4.5

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Seven Nights in Japan

1976 ⭐ 6.6

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The Return of the Pink Panther

1975 ⭐ 6.8

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Confessions of a Pop Performer

1975 ⭐ 4.5

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The Mansion of Madness

1973 ⭐ 4.8

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Hot Millions

1968 ⭐ 6.6

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Smashing Time

1967 ⭐ 6.3

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Carry On Doctor

1967 ⭐ 6.5

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Just Like a Woman

1967 ⭐ 5.7

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Press for Time

1966 ⭐ 5.9

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The Sandwich Man

1966 ⭐ 6.5

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Father Came Too!

1964 ⭐ 5.9