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Known For
Acting
Birthday
June 12, 1920
Died
April 10, 2000
Place of Birth
Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Also Known As
- Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones
Peter Jones
0.4 Popularity
Biography
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
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Narrator
Adventures in Space and Time
1999
2.0
Harry
Milk
1999
7.5
Bunny Dawlish
Midsomer Murders
1997
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Dr Roger Capstick
Waiting
1995
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Mr Davies
Tender Loving Care
1993
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Self / Narrator
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
1993
7.0
Mr. Baker
The Upper Hand
1990
5.5
Mr. Dass
The Children Of Dynmouth
1987
6.8
Mr. Dass
Screen Two
1985
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I Thought You'd Gone
1984
Credits
Adventures in Space and Time
as Narrator
1999
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Milk
as Harry
1999
2.0
Midsomer Murders
as Bunny Dawlish
1997
7.5
Waiting
as Dr Roger Capstick
1995
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Tender Loving Care
as Mr Davies
1993
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The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
as Self / Narrator
1993
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The Upper Hand
as Mr. Baker
1990
7.0
The Children Of Dynmouth
as Mr. Dass
1987
5.5
Screen Two
as Mr. Dass
1985
6.8
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I Thought You'd Gone
1984
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Saturday Review
as The Book (voice)
1984
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ITV Christmas Comedy
1983
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The Agatha Christie Hour
1982
6.7
Whoops Apocalypse
as Kevin Pork
1982
7.2
Chariots of Fire
1981
6.8
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
1981
7.2
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
1981
8.1
Minder
as Henry
1979
6.8
The Rag Trade
1977
6.5
Carry On England
as Brigadier
1976
4.5
Seven Nights in Japan
as Capt. Balcon
1976
6.5
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Star Turn
1976
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One-Upmanship
1976
9.0
Rumpole of the Bailey
as Major Johnnie Pageant
1975
6.9
The Return of the Pink Panther
as Psychiatrist
1975
6.8
Confessions of a Pop Performer
as Maxy Naus
1975
4.4
Zodiac
as General Weston
1974
5.0
Man About the House
as Mr Morris
1973
7.1
The Mansion of Madness
1973
4.8
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Kindly Leave The Kerb
1971
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The Goodies
as Minister for Sports
1970
7.5
From a Bird's Eye View
as Clive Beauchamp
1970
5.5
Q...
1969
7.2
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Mr Digby, Darling
1969
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Hot Millions
as Prison Governor
1968
6.5
Smashing Time
as Dominic
1967
6.2
Carry On Doctor
as Chaplain
1967
6.5
Beggar My Neighbour
1967
6.0
Just Like a Woman
as Saul Alexander
1967
5.0
Press for Time
as Robin Willobey
1966
5.6
The Sandwich Man
as Escapologist
1966
6.1
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Mild And Bitter
1966
0.0
Father Came Too!
as Actor Playing Charles II
1964
5.5
A Stitch in Time
as Captain Russell
1963
7.4
Man of the World
as The Minister
1962
7.0
Romanoff and Juliet
as Otto
1961
5.4
Nearly a Nasty Accident
as Flight Lt. Winters
1961
7.0
The Avengers
as Doyle
1961
7.7
The Bulldog Breed
as Diving Instructor
1960
5.7
Never Let Go
as Alec Berger
1960
6.5
School for Scoundrels
as Dudley
1960
6.9
Operation Bullshine
as Gunner Perkins
1959
5.1
Danger Within
as Capt. Alfred Piker
1959
6.2
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
as Prestwick
1957
6.7
Private's Progress
as Arthur Egan
1956
6.6
On Such a Night
as Second Gentleman
1956
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John and Julie
as Jeremy
1955
4.6
For Better, for Worse
as The Car Dealer
1954
5.6
Albert R.N.
as Schoolie
1953
7.2
A Day to Remember
as Percy Goodall
1953
6.9
The Good Beginning
as Furrier
1953
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Innocents in Paris
as Langton
1953
4.8
The Yellow Balloon
as Spiv
1953
5.6
The Long Memory
as Fisher
1953
6.6
Miss Robin Hood
as Cyril Lidstone
1952
7.6
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
as Bill
1952
4.8
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
as Lionel Batts
1952
8.0
Angels One Five
as Sentry
1952
6.1
The Magic Box
as Industry Man
1952
6.4
High Treason
as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
1951
5.3
Home to Danger
as Lips Leonard
1951
6.0
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Treasure Island
1951
0.0
The Browning Version
as Carstairs
1951
7.6
The Franchise Affair
as Bernard Chadwick
1951
6.7
Cairo Road
as Ship Lieutenant
1950
5.8
Last Holiday
as Travel Agent
1950
7.1
Chance of a Lifetime
as Xenobian
1950
6.3
The Blue Lagoon
as Michael-child
1949
5.7
Forbidden
as Pete
1949
6.9
Vice Versa
as Chawner
1948
6.3
I See a Dark Stranger
as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
1946
6.4
Dead of Night
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
1945
7.2
Fanny by Gaslight
as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
1944
5.2