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Peter Jones

Peter Jones

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.

Known for

Adventures in Space and Time
Adventures in Space and Time
1999 • Narrator
Milk
Milk
1999 • Harry
Waiting
Waiting
1995 • Dr Roger Capstick
Tender Loving Care
Tender Loving Care
1993 • Mr Davies
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
1993 • Self / Narrator
The Children Of Dynmouth
The Children Of Dynmouth
1987 • Mr. Dass
Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire
1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981 • The Book

Full filmography

Milk
Milk
1999 • Harry
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Waiting
Waiting
1995 • Dr Roger Capstick
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Carry On England
Carry On England
1976 • Brigadier
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Seven Nights in Japan
Seven Nights in Japan
1976 • Capt. Balcon
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Hot Millions
Hot Millions
1968 • Prison Governor
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Smashing Time
Smashing Time
1967 • Dominic
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Carry On Doctor
Carry On Doctor
1967 • Chaplain
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Just Like a Woman
Just Like a Woman
1967 • Saul Alexander
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Press for Time
Press for Time
1966 • Robin Willobey
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The Sandwich Man
The Sandwich Man
1966 • Escapologist
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Father Came Too!
Father Came Too!
1964 • Actor Playing Charles II
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A Stitch in Time
A Stitch in Time
1963 • Captain Russell
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Nearly a Nasty Accident
Nearly a Nasty Accident
1961 • Flight Lt. Winters
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The Bulldog Breed
The Bulldog Breed
1960 • Diving Instructor
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Never Let Go
Never Let Go
1960 • Alec Berger
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Operation Bullshine
Operation Bullshine
1959 • Gunner Perkins
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Danger Within
Danger Within
1959 • Capt. Alfred Piker
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Private's Progress
Private's Progress
1956 • Arthur Egan
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On Such a Night
On Such a Night
1956 • Second Gentleman
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Albert R.N.
Albert R.N.
1953 • Schoolie
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A Day to Remember
A Day to Remember
1953 • Percy Goodall
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Miss Robin Hood
Miss Robin Hood
1952 • Cyril Lidstone
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The Magic Box
The Magic Box
1952 • Industry Man
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High Treason
High Treason
1951 • Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
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Home to Danger
Home to Danger
1951 • Lips Leonard
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The Franchise Affair
The Franchise Affair
1951 • Bernard Chadwick
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Cairo Road
Cairo Road
1950 • Ship Lieutenant
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Last Holiday
Last Holiday
1950 • Travel Agent
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The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon
1949 • Michael-child
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Forbidden
Forbidden
1949 • Pete
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Vice Versa
Vice Versa
1948 • Chawner
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I See a Dark Stranger
I See a Dark Stranger
1946 • Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
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Dead of Night
Dead of Night
1945 • Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
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Fanny by Gaslight
Fanny by Gaslight
1944 • Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
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