Peter Jones
Attore, Sceneggiatore
12 giugno 1920 — 10 aprile 2000 (79 anni)
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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Filmography
| 2006 | Children's Christmas Collection · as Narrator |
| 2003 | The Alchemists of Sound · as The Book |
| 1999 | Adventures in Space and Time · as Narrator |
| 1999 | Holby City · as Derek Lyndon |
| 1999 | Milk · as Harry |
| 1997 | Midsomer Murders · as Bunny DawlishSu Plex |
| 1996 | Paul Merton in Galton & Simpson's... · as Vicar |
| 1995 | Fist of Fun · as Tutor |
| 1992 | The Mixer · as Insp. Bradley |
| 1990 | The Upper Hand · as Mr. Baker |
| 1989 | Muzzy Comes Back · as Thimbo |
| 1986 | Casualty · as Mark |
| 1985 | Screen One · as Mr Davies |
| 1985 | C.A.T.S. Eyes · as Nigel Hawkins |
| 1984 | Screen Two · as Mr. Dass |
| 1984 | The Bill · as Mr. Greg Montieth |
| 1983 | |
| 1982 | |
| 1982 | Whoops Apocalypse · as Kevin Pork |
| 1981 | |
| 1981 | The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy · as The Book |
| 1981 | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy · as The Book |
| 1979 | Minder · as Henry |
| 1978 | Rumpole of the Bailey · as Major Johnnie Pageant |
| 1978 | The South Bank Show · as The Book |
| 1976 | Carry on England · as Brigadier |
| 1976 | Seven Nights in Japan · as Capt. Balcon |
| 1975 | |
| 1975 | Confessions of a Pop Performer · as Maxy Naus |
| 1975 | The Return of the Pink Panther · as Psychiatrist |
| 1974 | Wodehouse Playhouse · as Ben F. Zizzbaum |
| 1974 | Zodiac · as General Weston |
| 1973 | Man About the House · as Mr Morris |
| 1973 | |
| 1972 | Love Thy Neighbour · as Mr. Granger |
| 1970 | The Goodies · as Minister For Sports |
| 1969 | Strange Report · as George Lucas |
| 1969 | Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) (1969) · as Frederick P. Waller |
| 1969 | |
| 1968 | Father, Dear Father · as Mr. Piper |
| 1968 | Hot Millions · as Prison Governor |
| 1967 | Smashing Time · as Dominic |
| 1967 | Carry on Doctor · as Chaplain |
| 1967 | Just Like a Woman · as Saul Alexander |
| 1966 | Press for Time · as Robin Willobey |
| 1966 | The Sandwich Man · as Escapologist |
| 1964 | The Wednesday Play · as Cyril Kitsch |
| 1964 | Father Came Too! · as Actor Playing Charles Ii |
| 1963 | A Stitch in Time · as Captain RussellSu Plex |
| 1962 | Man of the World · as The Minister |
| 1961 | Comedy Playhouse · as Clive |
| 1961 | The Rag Trade · as Harold Fenner |
| 1961 | Nearly a Nasty Accident · as Flight Lt. Winters |
| 1961 | Romanoff and Juliet · as Otto |
| 1961 | The Avengers · as DoyleSu Plex |
| 1960 | The Bulldog Breed · as Diving Instructor |
| 1960 | Never Let Go · as Alec Berger |
| 1960 | School for Scoundrels · as Dudley |
| 1959 | Operation Bullshine · as Gunner Perkins |
| 1959 | Breakout · as Capt. Alfred Piker |
| 1957 | Blue Murder at St. Trinian's · as Prestwick |
| 1957 | Emergency-Ward 10 · as Sonny Raven |
| 1956 | Charley Moon · as Stewart |
| 1956 | Private's Progress · as Arthur Egan |
| 1956 | On Such a Night · as Second Gentleman |
| 1955 | ITV Play of the Week · as Able Seaman Fitch |
| 1955 | ITV Television Playhouse · as Ralph James |
| 1955 | John and Julie · as Jeremy |
| 1954 | Cocktails in the Kitchen · as Car Dealer |
| 1953 | Innocents in Paris · as Langton |
| 1953 | Break to Freedom · as Schoolie |
| 1953 | A Day to Remember · as Percy Goodall |
| 1953 | The Good Beginning · as Furrier |
| 1953 | Always a Bride · as Middle Eastern Guest |
| 1953 | The Long Memory · as Fisher |
| 1953 | The Yellow Balloon · as Spiv |
| 1953 | Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Presents · as Harry |
| 1952 | Miss Robin Hood · as Cyril Lidstone |
| 1952 | Affair in Monte Carlo · as Bill |
| 1952 | Time, Gentlemen, Please! · as Lionel Batts |
| 1952 | Angels One Five · as Sentry |
| 1951 | High Treason · as Announcer At Music Club (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Home to Danger · as Lips Leonard |
| 1951 | The Browning Version · as Carstairs |
| 1951 | The Franchise Affair · as Bernard Chadwick |
| 1951 | The Magic Box · as Industry Man |
| 1950 | Cairo Road · as Ship Lieutenant |
| 1950 | Last Holiday · as Travel Agent |
| 1950 | Chance of a Lifetime · as Xenobian |
| 1950 | Sunday Night Theatre · as B Kaghan |
| 1949 | Private Angelo · as Cast |
| 1949 | The Blue Lagoon · as Michael-Child |
| 1949 | Forbidden · as Pete |
| 1948 | Idol of Paris · as Waiter |
| 1948 | Vice Versa · as Chawner |
| 1946 | I See a Dark Stranger · as Soldier In Pub (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Dead of Night · as Fred, Barman (segment "golfing Story") (uncredited)Su Plex |
| 1944 | Man of Evil · as Young Client At 'the Shades' (uncredited) |
| 2006 | American Inventor · as Himself - Judge |
| 2005 | Dragons' Den · as Peter Jones |
| 1997 | Titch · as Self - Narrator |
| 1993 | The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' · as Self / Narrator |
| 1983 | Natural World · as Self - Narrator |
| 1979 | Give Us A Clue · as Self - Panelist |
| 1978 | Blankety Blank · as Self |
| 1965 | Call My Bluff (1996) · as Self |
| 1955 | This is Your Life (UK) · as Self |
| 1955 | |
| 1953 | Always a Bride · as Screenplay |
| 1961 | Comedy Playhouse · as Created And Written By |