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Peter Jones

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Peter Jones

Born June 12, 1920 in Wem, Shropshire, England, UKDied April 10, 200055 films

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.

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The Browning Version posterFirst watchThe Browning Version19517.6as CarstairsAndrew Crocker-Harris has been forced from his position as the classics master at an English public school due to poor health.View film

Essential films

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Chariots of Fire poster6.8Chariots of Fire1981The Return of the Pink Panther poster6.8The Return of the Pink Panther1975Dead of Night poster7.2Dead of Night1945The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy poster7.3The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy1981School for Scoundrels poster6.9School for Scoundrels1960Carry On Doctor poster6.5Carry On Doctor1967Last Holiday poster7.1Last Holiday1950

Filmography

55 films as actor
  1. 1999MilkHarry
  2. 1995WaitingDr Roger Capstick
  3. 1993Tender Loving CareMr Davies
  4. 1987The Children of DynmouthMr. Dass
  5. 1981Chariots of Fire
  6. 1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyThe Book
  7. 1976Carry On EnglandBrigadier
  8. 1976Seven Nights in JapanCapt. Balcon
  9. 1975The Return of the Pink PantherPsychiatrist
  10. 1975Confessions of a Pop PerformerMaxy Naus
  11. 1973The Mansion of Madness
  12. 1968Hot MillionsPrison Governor
  13. 1967Smashing TimeDominic
  14. 1967Carry On DoctorChaplain
  15. 1967Just Like a WomanSaul Alexander
  16. 1966Press for TimeRobin Willobey
  17. 1966The Sandwich ManEscapologist
  18. 1964Father Came Too!Actor Playing Charles II
  19. 1963A Stitch in TimeCaptain Russell
  20. 1961Romanoff and JulietOtto
  21. 1961Nearly a Nasty AccidentFlight Lt. Winters
  22. 1960The Bulldog BreedDiving Instructor
  23. 1960Never Let GoAlec Berger
  24. 1960School for ScoundrelsDudley
  25. 1959Operation BullshineGunner Perkins
  26. 1959Danger WithinCapt. Alfred Piker
  27. 1957Blue Murder at St. Trinian'sPrestwick
  28. 1956Private's ProgressArthur Egan
  29. 1956On Such a NightSecond Gentleman
  30. 1955John and JulieJeremy
  31. 1954For Better, for WorseCar Dealer
  32. 1953Albert R.N.Schoolie
  33. 1953A Day to RememberPercy Goodall
  34. 1953The Good BeginningFurrier
  35. 1953Innocents in ParisLangton
  36. 1953The Yellow BalloonSpiv
  37. 1953The Long MemoryFisher
  38. 1952Miss Robin HoodCyril Lidstone
  39. 195224 Hours of a Woman's LifeBill
  40. 1952Time, Gentlemen, Please!Lionel Batts
  41. 1952Angels One FiveSentry
  42. 1952The Magic BoxIndustry Man
  43. 1951High TreasonAnnouncer at Music Club (uncredited)
  44. 1951Home to DangerLips Leonard
  45. 1951The Browning VersionCarstairs
  46. 1951The Franchise AffairBernard Chadwick
  47. 1950Cairo RoadShip Lieutenant
  48. 1950Last HolidayTravel Agent
  49. 1950Chance of a LifetimeXenobian
  50. 1949The Blue LagoonMichael-child
  51. 1949ForbiddenPete
  52. 1948Vice VersaChawner
  53. 1946I See a Dark StrangerSoldier in Pub (uncredited)
  54. 1945Dead of NightFred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
  55. 1944Fanny by GaslightYoung Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)