

Peter Jones
Actor · Director · WriterPeter 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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Milk
1999
Harry

Adventures in Space and Time
1999
Narrator

Waiting
1995
Dr Roger Capstick

Tender Loving Care
1993
Mr Davies

The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
1993
Self / Narrator

The Children of Dynmouth
1987
Mr. Dass

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
The Book

Chariots of Fire
1981

Carry On England
1976
Brigadier

Seven Nights in Japan
1976
Capt. Balcon

Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975
Maxy Naus

The Return of the Pink Panther
1975
Psychiatrist

The Mansion of Madness
1973

Hot Millions
1968
Prison Governor

Carry On Doctor
1967
Chaplain

Just Like a Woman
1967
Saul Alexander

Smashing Time
1967
Dominic

Press for Time
1966
Robin Willobey

The Sandwich Man
1966
Escapologist

Father Came Too!
1964
Actor Playing Charles II

A Stitch in Time
1963
Captain Russell

Nearly a Nasty Accident
1961
Flight Lt. Winters

Romanoff and Juliet
1961
Otto

School for Scoundrels
1960
Dudley

Never Let Go
1960
Alec Berger

The Bulldog Breed
1960
Diving Instructor

Operation Bullshine
1959
Gunner Perkins

Danger Within
1959
Capt. Alfred Piker

Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
1957
Prestwick

Private's Progress
1956
Arthur Egan

On Such a Night
1956
Second Gentleman

John and Julie
1955
Jeremy

For Better, for Worse
1954
Car Dealer

The Long Memory
1953
Fisher

The Yellow Balloon
1953
Spiv

A Day to Remember
1953
Percy Goodall

Innocents in Paris
1953
Langton

The Good Beginning
1953
Furrier

Albert R.N.
1953
Schoolie

24 Hours of a Woman's Life
1952
Bill

Miss Robin Hood
1952
Cyril Lidstone

Angels One Five
1952
Sentry

The Magic Box
1952
Industry Man

Time, Gentlemen, Please!
1952
Lionel Batts

The Browning Version
1951
Carstairs

Home to Danger
1951
Lips Leonard

The Franchise Affair
1951
Bernard Chadwick

High Treason
1951
Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)

Cairo Road
1950
Ship Lieutenant

Chance of a Lifetime
1950
Xenobian

Last Holiday
1950
Travel Agent

Forbidden
1949
Pete

The Blue Lagoon
1949
Michael-child

Vice Versa
1948
Chawner

I See a Dark Stranger
1946
Soldier in Pub (uncredited)

Dead of Night
1945
Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)

Fanny by Gaslight
1944
Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)







