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Peter Jones

Peter Jones

ActingBorn June 12, 1920 (79 years old at death)· Died April 10, 2000

Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

IMDb

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.

Also known as: Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones
Popularity: 1
Total credits: 87

Known For

Midsomer Murders
TV
★7.5

Midsomer Murders

as Bunny Dawlish

The Avengers
TV
★7.8

The Avengers

as Doyle

Movies (57)

Adventures in Space and Time

Adventures in Space and Time

as Narrator

1999

Milk

Milk

as Harry

1999

Waiting

TV Shows (28)

Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders

as Bunny Dawlish

1 ep.

The Avengers

The Avengers

as Doyle

2 ep.

Minder

Behind the Camera

Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence

Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence

Executive Producer

Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell

Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell

Director

Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence

Photos

Minder
TV
★7.1

Minder

as Henry

Rumpole of the Bailey
TV
★7.0

Rumpole of the Bailey

as Major Johnnie Pageant

Screen Two
TV
★7.1

Screen Two

as Mr. Dass

The Upper Hand
TV
★7.2

The Upper Hand

as Mr. Baker

Dead of Night
Movie
★7.2

Dead of Night

as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)

The Goodies
TV
★7.5

The Goodies

as Minister for Sports

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
TV
★8.0

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

as The Book

Man of the World
TV
★7.2

Man of the World

as The Minister

Man About the House
TV
★7.1

Man About the House

as Mr Morris

The Agatha Christie Hour
TV
★6.8

The Agatha Christie Hour

as George Packington

Midsomer Murders
TV
★7.5

Midsomer Murders

as Bunny Dawlish

1997

The Avengers
TV
★7.8

The Avengers

as Doyle

1961

Minder
TV
★7.1

Minder

as Henry

1979

Rumpole of the Bailey
TV
★7.0

Rumpole of the Bailey

as Major Johnnie Pageant

1975

Screen Two
TV
★7.1

Screen Two

as Mr. Dass

1985

The Upper Hand
TV
★7.2

The Upper Hand

as Mr. Baker

1990

Dead of Night
Movie
★7.2

Dead of Night

as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)

1945

The Goodies
TV
★7.5

The Goodies

as Minister for Sports

1970

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
TV
★8.0

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

as The Book

1981

Man of the World
TV
★7.2

Man of the World

as The Minister

1962

Man About the House
TV
★7.1

Man About the House

as Mr Morris

1973

The Agatha Christie Hour
TV
★6.8

The Agatha Christie Hour

as George Packington

1982

Waiting

as Dr Roger Capstick

1995

Tender Loving Care

Tender Loving Care

as Mr Davies

1993

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

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

as Self / Narrator

1993

The Children of Dynmouth

The Children of Dynmouth

as Mr. Dass

1987

Chariots of Fire

Chariots of Fire

1981

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

as The Book

1981

Carry On England

Carry On England

as Brigadier

1976

Seven Nights in Japan

Seven Nights in Japan

as Capt. Balcon

1976

The Return of the Pink Panther

The Return of the Pink Panther

as Psychiatrist

1975

Confessions of a Pop Performer

Confessions of a Pop Performer

as Maxy Naus

1975

The Mansion of Madness

The Mansion of Madness

1973

Hot Millions

Hot Millions

as Prison Governor

1968

Smashing Time

Smashing Time

as Dominic

1967

Carry On Doctor

Carry On Doctor

as Chaplain

1967

Just Like a Woman

Just Like a Woman

as Saul Alexander

1967

Press for Time

Press for Time

as Robin Willobey

1966

The Sandwich Man

The Sandwich Man

as Escapologist

1966

Father Came Too!

Father Came Too!

as Actor Playing Charles II

1964

A Stitch in Time

A Stitch in Time

as Captain Russell

1963

Romanoff and Juliet

Romanoff and Juliet

as Otto

1961

Nearly a Nasty Accident

Nearly a Nasty Accident

as Flight Lt. Winters

1961

The Bulldog Breed

The Bulldog Breed

as Diving Instructor

1960

Adventures in Space and Time

Adventures in Space and Time

as Narrator

1999

Milk

Milk

as Harry

1999

Waiting

Waiting

as Dr Roger Capstick

1995

Tender Loving Care

Tender Loving Care

as Mr Davies

1993

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

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

as Self / Narrator

1993

The Children of Dynmouth

The Children of Dynmouth

as Mr. Dass

1987

Chariots of Fire

Chariots of Fire

1981

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

as The Book

1981

Carry On England

Carry On England

as Brigadier

1976

Seven Nights in Japan

Seven Nights in Japan

as Capt. Balcon

1976

The Return of the Pink Panther

The Return of the Pink Panther

as Psychiatrist

1975

Confessions of a Pop Performer

Confessions of a Pop Performer

as Maxy Naus

1975

The Mansion of Madness

The Mansion of Madness

1973

Hot Millions

Hot Millions

as Prison Governor

1968

Smashing Time

Smashing Time

as Dominic

1967

Carry On Doctor

Carry On Doctor

as Chaplain

1967

Just Like a Woman

Just Like a Woman

as Saul Alexander

1967

Press for Time

Press for Time

as Robin Willobey

1966

The Sandwich Man

The Sandwich Man

as Escapologist

1966

Father Came Too!

Father Came Too!

as Actor Playing Charles II

1964

A Stitch in Time

A Stitch in Time

as Captain Russell

1963

Romanoff and Juliet

Romanoff and Juliet

as Otto

1961

Nearly a Nasty Accident

Nearly a Nasty Accident

as Flight Lt. Winters

1961

The Bulldog Breed

The Bulldog Breed

as Diving Instructor

1960

Minder

as Henry

1 ep.

Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole of the Bailey

as Major Johnnie Pageant

1 ep.

Screen Two

Screen Two

as Mr. Dass

1 ep.

The Upper Hand

The Upper Hand

as Mr. Baker

1 ep.

The Goodies

The Goodies

as Minister for Sports

1 ep.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

as The Book

6 ep.

Man of the World

Man of the World

as The Minister

1 ep.

Man About the House

Man About the House

as Mr Morris

1 ep.

The Agatha Christie Hour

The Agatha Christie Hour

as George Packington

1 ep.

Q...

Q...

32 ep.

From a Bird's Eye View

From a Bird's Eye View

as Clive Beauchamp

16 ep.

No image

Star Turn

1 ep.

No image

Saturday Review

as The Book (voice)

1 ep.

Whoops Apocalypse

Whoops Apocalypse

as Kevin Pork

4 ep.

ITV Christmas Comedy

ITV Christmas Comedy

15 ep.

Zodiac

Zodiac

as General Weston

1 ep.

The Rag Trade

The Rag Trade

22 ep.

No image

Titch

as Self - Narrator

26 ep.

Beggar My Neighbour

Beggar My Neighbour

22 ep.

No image

One-Upmanship

as Gatling-Fenn

17 ep.

No image

Weekend Playhouse

as Arthur Saunders

1 ep.

No image

Mr Digby, Darling

19 ep.

Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders

as Bunny Dawlish

1 episodes

The Avengers

The Avengers

as Doyle

2 episodes

Minder

Minder

as Henry

1 episodes

Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole of the Bailey

as Major Johnnie Pageant

1 episodes

Screen Two

Screen Two

as Mr. Dass

1 episodes

The Upper Hand

The Upper Hand

as Mr. Baker

1 episodes

The Goodies

The Goodies

as Minister for Sports

1 episodes

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

as The Book

6 episodes

Man of the World

Man of the World

as The Minister

1 episodes

Man About the House

Man About the House

as Mr Morris

1 episodes

The Agatha Christie Hour

The Agatha Christie Hour

as George Packington

1 episodes

Q...

Q...

32 episodes

From a Bird's Eye View

From a Bird's Eye View

as Clive Beauchamp

16 episodes

No image

Star Turn

1 episodes

No image

Saturday Review

as The Book (voice)

1 episodes

Whoops Apocalypse

Whoops Apocalypse

as Kevin Pork

4 episodes

ITV Christmas Comedy

ITV Christmas Comedy

15 episodes

Zodiac

Zodiac

as General Weston

1 episodes

The Rag Trade

The Rag Trade

22 episodes

No image

Titch

as Self - Narrator

26 episodes

Beggar My Neighbour

Beggar My Neighbour

22 episodes

No image

One-Upmanship

as Gatling-Fenn

17 episodes

No image

Weekend Playhouse

as Arthur Saunders

1 episodes

No image

Mr Digby, Darling

19 episodes

Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence

Executive Producer

Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell

Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell

Director