Acting
Peter Jones
Born Jun 12, 1920 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK · Died Apr 10, 2000
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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Acting
Adventures in Space and Time
1999
Documentary · Science Fiction · TV Movie
Milk
1999
Comedy
Midsomer Murders
1997
Crime · Drama · Mystery
Waiting
1995
Comedy
Tender Loving Care
1993
Crime · Drama · TV Movie
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
1993
Documentary
The Upper Hand
1990
Comedy
The Children of Dynmouth
1987
Drama · TV Movie
Screen Two
1985
Drama
ITV Christmas Comedy
1983
Comedy
The Agatha Christie Hour
1982
Action & Adventure · Mystery · Crime
Whoops Apocalypse
1982
Comedy · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Chariots of Fire
1981
Drama · History
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
Adventure · Comedy · Science Fiction
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
Comedy · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Minder
1979
Comedy · Drama · Action & Adventure
The Rag Trade
1977
Comedy
Carry On England
1976
Comedy
Seven Nights in Japan
1976
Comedy · Drama
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
Drama · Comedy · Crime
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975
Comedy · Crime · Mystery
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975
Comedy
Zodiac
1974
Crime · Drama · Comedy
Man About the House
1973
Comedy
The Mansion of Madness
1973
Horror
The Goodies
1970
Comedy
From a Bird's Eye View
1970
Comedy
Q...
1969
Comedy
Hot Millions
1968
Comedy · Crime
Smashing Time
1967
Comedy · Music
Carry On Doctor
1967
Comedy
Beggar My Neighbour
1967
Just Like a Woman
1967
Comedy
Press for Time
1966
Comedy
The Sandwich Man
1966
Comedy
Father Came Too!
1964
Comedy
A Stitch in Time
1963
Comedy
Man of the World
1962
Crime · Drama
Romanoff and Juliet
1961
Comedy
Nearly a Nasty Accident
1961
Comedy
The Avengers
1961
Action & Adventure · Crime · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The Bulldog Breed
1960
Comedy
Never Let Go
1960
Thriller · Crime
School for Scoundrels
1960
Comedy
Operation Bullshine
1959
War · Comedy
Danger Within
1959
War
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
1957
Comedy
Private's Progress
1956
Comedy · War
On Such a Night
1956
Comedy · Drama · Music
John and Julie
1955
Family · Comedy
For Better, for Worse
1954
Comedy · Romance
Albert R.N.
1953
War · History
A Day to Remember
1953
Comedy · Romance
The Good Beginning
1953
Drama
Innocents in Paris
1953
Comedy
The Yellow Balloon
1953
Thriller · Crime · Drama
The Long Memory
1953
Crime · Thriller
Miss Robin Hood
1952
Comedy · Crime
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
1952
Drama
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
1952
Comedy
Angels One Five
1952
Drama · War
The Magic Box
1952
Drama
High Treason
1951
Action · Thriller · Crime
Home to Danger
1951
Crime · Mystery · Thriller
The Browning Version
1951
Drama
The Franchise Affair
1951
Mystery · Crime · Drama
Cairo Road
1950
Drama · Thriller
Last Holiday
1950
Comedy · Drama
Chance of a Lifetime
1950
Drama
The Blue Lagoon
1949
Drama · Romance
Forbidden
1949
Thriller · Drama
Vice Versa
1948
Comedy
I See a Dark Stranger
1946
Drama · Thriller · War
Dead of Night
1945
Horror · Thriller
Fanny by Gaslight
1944
Drama · Romance
Directed
Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell
1996
Documentary