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.
Filmography
all 78
Movies 53
TV Shows 25
Narrator 1
Voice 1
Writer 1
self 1
Narrator
Adventures in Space and Time (1999)
Movie
Harry
Milk (1999)
Movie
Bunny Dawlish
Midsomer Murders (1997)
TV
6
Mr Davies
Tender Loving Care (1993)
Movie
Insp. Bradley
The Mixer (1991)
TV
Mr. Baker
The Upper Hand (1990)
TV
Mr. Dass
The Children Of Dynmouth (1987)
Movie
I Thought You'd Gone (1984)
TV
The Book (voice)
Saturday Review (1984)
TV
ITV Christmas Comedy (1983)
TV
The Agatha Christie Hour (1982)
TV
Kevin Pork
Whoops Apocalypse (1982)
TV
Chariots of Fire (1981)
Movie
6
The Book
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (1981)
Movie
10
The Book
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981)
TV
Henry
Minder (1979)
TV
6
Harold Fenner
The Rag Trade (1977)
TV
Brigadier
Carry On England (1976)
Movie
Capt. Balcon
Seven Nights in Japan (1976)
Movie
Star Turn (1976)
TV
Rumpole of the Bailey (1975)
TV
Psychiatrist
The Return of the Pink Panther (1975)
Movie
5.94
Maxy Naus
Confessions of a Pop Performer (1975)
Movie
4
The Mansion of Madness (1973)
Movie
Kindly Leave The Kerb (1971)
TV
Minister for Sports
The Goodies (1970)
TV
Clive Beauchamp
From a Bird's Eye View (1970)
TV
Q... (1969)
TV
Mr Digby, Darling (1969)
TV
Prison Governor
Hot Millions (1968)
Movie
Dominic
Smashing Time (1967)
Movie
Chaplain
Carry On Doctor (1967)
Movie
4
Saul Alexander
Just Like a Woman (1967)
Movie
Escapologist
That Swinging City (1966)
Movie
Gerald Garvey
Beggar My Neighbour (1966)
TV
Mild And Bitter (1966)
TV
Robin Willobey (photographer)
Press for Time (1966)
Movie
Charles II
Father Came Too! (1964)
Movie
Harold Fenner
The Rag Trade (1961)
TV
Otto
Romanoff and Juliet (1961)
Movie
Flight Lt. Winters
Nearly a Nasty Accident (1961)
Movie
Doyle
The Avengers (1961)
TV
6
Alec Berger
Never Let Go (1960)
Movie
Dudley
School for Scoundrels (1960)
Movie
2.25
Gunner Perkins
Operation Bullshine (1959)
Movie
Capt. Alfred Piker
Danger Within (1959)
Movie
Prestwick
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957)
Movie
1
Arthur Egan
Private's Progress (1956)
Movie
2nd Gentleman
On Such a Night (1956)
Movie
Jeremy
John and Julie (1955)
Movie
The Car Dealer
For Better, for Worse (1954)
Movie
Schoolie
Albert R.N. (1953)
Movie
Percy Goodall
A Day to Remember (1953)
Movie
Furrier
The Good Beginning (1953)
Movie
Writer
Always a Bride (1953)
Movie
Spiv
The Yellow Balloon (1953)
Movie
Fisher
The Long Memory (1953)
Movie
Cyril Lidstone
Miss Robin Hood (1952)
Movie
Bill
24 Hours of a Woman's Life (1952)
Movie
Lionel Batts
Time, Gentlemen, Please! (1952)
Movie
Sentry
Angels One Five (1952)
Movie
Industry Man
The Magic Box (1952)
Movie
6
Lips Leonard
Home to Danger (1951)
Movie
6
Treasure Island (1951)
TV
Carstairs
The Browning Version (1951)
Movie
Bernard Chadwick
The Franchise Affair (1951)
Movie
Ship Lieutenant
Cairo Road (1950)
Movie
6
Travel Agent
Last Holiday (1950)
Movie
Xenobian
Chance of a Lifetime (1950)
Movie
Michael-child
The Blue Lagoon (1949)
Movie
Pete
Forbidden (1949)
Movie
Chawner
Vice Versa (1948)
Movie
Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
I See a Dark Stranger (1946)
Movie
Fred, Barman (Segment 'Golfing Story') (Uncredited)
Dead of Night (1945)
Movie
1
Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
Fanny by Gaslight (1944)
Movie
Self - Presenter
People and Places
TV
One-Upmanship
TV
Dudley
Those British Faces: A Tribute to Dennis Price 1915-1973
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.76
Based on 234 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
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1966
1955
1999
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1920-06-12
Deathday2000-04-10 (79 years old)
Birth NamePeter Geoffrey Francis Jones
Birth PlaceWem, United Kingdom
ChildrenBill Dare
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
Also Known AsPeter Geoffrey Francis Jones
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