Peter Jones

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Peter Jones

Acting June 12, 1920

Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

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 recogn…

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Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders

7.5 1997 TV Show
Chariots of Fire

Chariots of Fire

6.8 1981 Movie
The Return of the Pink Panther

The Return of the Pink Panther

6.8 1975 Movie
The Avengers

The Avengers

7.8 1961 TV Show
Minder

Minder

7.1 1979 TV Show
Dead of Night

Dead of Night

7.2 1945 Movie
Screen Two

Screen Two

7.1 1985 TV Show
Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole of the Bailey

7.1 1975 TV Show
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

7.3 1981 Movie
The Agatha Christie Hour

The Agatha Christie Hour

6.8 1982 TV Show
The Goodies

The Goodies

7.7 1970 TV Show
The Browning Version

The Browning Version

7.6 1951 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2002
    Biography: Sharon Tate – Murdered Innocence

    Movie Executive Producer

  2. 1999
    Adventures in Space and Time

    Movie Narrator

  3. 1999
    Milk

    Movie Harry

  4. 1997
    Titch

    TV show Self - Narrator

  5. 1997
    Midsomer Murders

    TV show Bunny Dawlish

  6. 1996
    Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell

    Movie Director

  7. 1995
    Waiting

    Movie Dr Roger Capstick

  8. 1993
    Tender Loving Care

    Movie Mr Davies

  9. 1993
    The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'

    Movie Self / Narrator

  10. 1990
    The Upper Hand

    TV show Mr. Baker

  11. 1987
    The Children of Dynmouth

    Movie Mr. Dass

  12. 1985
    Screen Two

    TV show Mr. Dass

  13. 1984
    I Thought You'd Gone

    TV show

  14. 1984
    Weekend Playhouse

    TV show Arthur Saunders

  15. 1984
    Saturday Review

    TV show The Book (voice)

  16. 1983
    ITV Christmas Comedy

    TV show

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  1. 1982
    The Agatha Christie Hour

    TV show George Packington

  2. 1982
    Whoops Apocalypse

    TV show Kevin Pork

  3. 1981
    Chariots of Fire

    Movie

  4. 1981
    The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

    Movie The Book

  5. 1981
    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

    TV show The Book

  6. 1979
    Minder

    TV show Henry

  7. 1977
    The Rag Trade

    TV show

  8. 1977
    Mr. Big

    TV show Eddie

  9. 1976
    Carry On England

    Movie Brigadier

  10. 1976
    Seven Nights in Japan

    Movie Capt. Balcon

  11. 1976
    Star Turn

    TV show

  12. 1976
    One-Upmanship

    TV show Gatling-Fenn

  13. 1975
    Rumpole of the Bailey

    TV show Major Johnnie Pageant

  14. 1975
    The Return of the Pink Panther

    Movie Psychiatrist

  15. 1975
    Confessions of a Pop Performer

    Movie Maxy Naus

  16. 1974
    Zodiac

    TV show General Weston

  17. 1973
    Man About the House

    TV show Mr Morris

  18. 1973
    The Mansion of Madness

    Movie

  19. 1971
    Kindly Leave The Kerb

    TV show

  20. 1970
    The Goodies

    TV show Minister for Sports

  21. 1970
    From a Bird's Eye View

    TV show Clive Beauchamp

  22. 1969
    Q...

    TV show

  23. 1969
    Mr Digby, Darling

    TV show

  24. 1968
    Hot Millions

    Movie Prison Governor