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Peter Jones

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Jun 12 1920
Birthplace: Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

Death: Mon, Apr 10 2000
Peter Jones is 79 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Adventures in Space and Time
Adventures in Space and Time
Peter Jones was
79 in Adventures in Space and Time
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Nov 13 1999
Poster of Milk
Milk
Peter Jones was
78 in Milk
as 'Harry'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Tender Loving Care
Tender Loving Care
Peter Jones was
73 in Tender Loving Care
as 'Mr Davies'.
Sun, Oct 03 1993
Poster of The Children Of Dynmouth
The Children Of Dynmouth
Peter Jones was
66 in The Children Of Dynmouth
as 'Mr. Dass'.
Fri, Apr 24 1987
Poster of Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire
Peter Jones was
60 in Chariots of Fire
Fri, May 15 1981
Poster of The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Peter Jones was
60 in The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as 'The Book'.
Mon, Feb 09 1981
Poster of Carry On England
Carry On England
Peter Jones was
56 in Carry On England
as 'Brigadier'.
Fri, Oct 01 1976
Poster of Seven Nights in Japan
Seven Nights in Japan
Peter Jones was
56 in Seven Nights in Japan
as 'Capt. Balcon'.
Thu, Aug 05 1976
Poster of The Return of the Pink Panther
The Return of the Pink Panther
Peter Jones was
54 in The Return of the Pink Panther
as 'Psychiatrist'.
Wed, May 21 1975
Poster of Confessions of a Pop Performer
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Peter Jones was
54 in Confessions of a Pop Performer
as 'Maxy Naus'.
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of The Mansion of Madness
The Mansion of Madness
Peter Jones was
53 in The Mansion of Madness
Fri, Aug 10 1973
Poster of Hot Millions
Hot Millions
Peter Jones was
48 in Hot Millions
as 'Prison Governor'.
Thu, Sep 19 1968
Poster of Smashing Time
Smashing Time
Peter Jones was
47 in Smashing Time
as 'Dominic'.
Wed, Dec 20 1967
Poster of Carry On Doctor
Carry On Doctor
Peter Jones was
47 in Carry On Doctor
as 'Chaplain'.
Sat, Dec 02 1967
Poster of Just Like a Woman
Just Like a Woman
Peter Jones was
46 in Just Like a Woman
as 'Saul Alexander'.
Sun, Feb 26 1967
Poster of The Sandwich Man
The Sandwich Man
Peter Jones was
46 in The Sandwich Man
as 'Escapologist'.
Fri, Jul 01 1966
Poster of Press for Time
Press for Time
Peter Jones was
45 in Press for Time
as 'Robin Willobey (photographer)'.
Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Father Came Too!
Father Came Too!
Peter Jones was
43 in Father Came Too!
as 'Charles II'.
Tue, Feb 11 1964
Poster of Romanoff and Juliet
Romanoff and Juliet
Peter Jones was
40 in Romanoff and Juliet
as 'Otto'.
Thu, Jun 08 1961
Poster of Nearly a Nasty Accident
Nearly a Nasty Accident
Peter Jones was
40 in Nearly a Nasty Accident
as 'Flight Lt. Winters'.
Mon, May 01 1961
Poster of Never Let Go
Never Let Go
Peter Jones was
39 in Never Let Go
as 'Alec Berger'.
Thu, Jun 02 1960
Poster of School for Scoundrels
School for Scoundrels
Peter Jones was
39 in School for Scoundrels
as 'Dudley'.
Thu, Mar 24 1960
Poster of Operation Bullshine
Operation Bullshine
Peter Jones was
39 in Operation Bullshine
as 'Gunner Perkins'.
Tue, Jun 30 1959
Poster of Danger Within
Danger Within
Peter Jones was
38 in Danger Within
as 'Capt. Alfred Piker'.
Tue, Feb 17 1959
Poster of Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Peter Jones was
37 in Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
as 'Prestwick'.
Sun, Dec 01 1957
Poster of Private's Progress
Private's Progress
Peter Jones was
35 in Private's Progress
as 'Arthur Egan'.
Fri, Feb 17 1956
Poster of On Such a Night
On Such a Night
Peter Jones was
35 in On Such a Night
as 'Second Gentleman'.
Wed, Feb 01 1956
Poster of John and Julie
John and Julie
Peter Jones was
35 in John and Julie
as 'Jeremy'.
Tue, Jul 26 1955
Poster of For Better, for Worse
For Better, for Worse
Peter Jones was
34 in For Better, for Worse
as 'The Car Dealer'.
Sun, Jun 20 1954
Poster of Albert R.N.
Albert R.N.
Peter Jones was
33 in Albert R.N.
as 'Schoolie'.
Mon, Nov 23 1953
Poster of A Day to Remember
A Day to Remember
Peter Jones was
33 in A Day to Remember
as 'Percy Goodall'.
Tue, Nov 10 1953
Poster of The Good Beginning
The Good Beginning
Peter Jones was
33 in The Good Beginning
as 'Furrier'.
Mon, Oct 05 1953
Poster of Innocents in Paris
Innocents in Paris
Peter Jones was
33 in Innocents in Paris
as 'Langton'.
Wed, Jul 22 1953
Poster of The Yellow Balloon
The Yellow Balloon
Peter Jones was
32 in The Yellow Balloon
as 'Spiv'.
Tue, Feb 10 1953
Poster of The Long Memory
The Long Memory
Peter Jones was
32 in The Long Memory
as 'Fisher'.
Fri, Jan 23 1953
Poster of Miss Robin Hood
Miss Robin Hood
Peter Jones was
32 in Miss Robin Hood
as 'Cyril Lidstone'.
Wed, Nov 12 1952
Poster of 24 Hours of a Woman's Life
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
Peter Jones was
32 in 24 Hours of a Woman's Life
as 'Bill'.
Wed, Sep 10 1952
Poster of Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Peter Jones was
32 in Time, Gentlemen, Please!
as 'Lionel Batts'.
Tue, Jul 01 1952
Poster of Angels One Five
Angels One Five
Peter Jones was
31 in Angels One Five
as 'Sentry'.
Wed, Mar 19 1952
Poster of The Magic Box
The Magic Box
Peter Jones was
31 in The Magic Box
as 'Industry Man'.
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of Home to Danger
Home to Danger
Peter Jones was
31 in Home to Danger
as 'Lips Leonard'.
Wed, Aug 01 1951
Poster of The Browning Version
The Browning Version
Peter Jones was
30 in The Browning Version
as 'Carstairs'.
Fri, Apr 06 1951
Poster of The Franchise Affair
The Franchise Affair
Peter Jones was
30 in The Franchise Affair
as 'Bernard Chadwick'.
Mon, Feb 19 1951
Poster of Cairo Road
Cairo Road
Peter Jones was
30 in Cairo Road
as 'Ship Lieutenant'.
Wed, Jun 21 1950
Poster of Last Holiday
Last Holiday
Peter Jones was
29 in Last Holiday
as 'Travel Agent'.
Mon, May 15 1950
Poster of Chance of a Lifetime
Chance of a Lifetime
Peter Jones was
29 in Chance of a Lifetime
as 'Xenobian'.
Mon, Apr 24 1950
Poster of The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon
Peter Jones was
28 in The Blue Lagoon
as 'Michael-child'.
Tue, Mar 01 1949
Poster of Forbidden
Forbidden
Peter Jones was
28 in Forbidden
as 'Pete'.
Mon, Feb 28 1949
Poster of Vice Versa
Vice Versa
Peter Jones was
27 in Vice Versa
as 'Chawner'.
Wed, Jan 28 1948
Poster of I See a Dark Stranger
I See a Dark Stranger
Peter Jones was
26 in I See a Dark Stranger
as 'Soldier in Pub (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 04 1946
Poster of Dead of Night
Dead of Night
Peter Jones was
25 in Dead of Night
as 'Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)'.
Sun, Sep 09 1945
Poster of Fanny by Gaslight
Fanny by Gaslight
Peter Jones was
23 in Fanny by Gaslight
as 'Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)'.
Mon, May 08 1944

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Peter Jones was
76+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Bunny Dawlish'.
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Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of The Upper Hand
The Upper Hand
Peter Jones was
69+ in The Upper Hand
as 'Mr. Baker'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 01 1990
Poster of I Thought You'd Gone
I Thought You'd Gone
Peter Jones was
64+ in I Thought You'd Gone
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 27 1984
Poster of Saturday Review
Saturday Review
Peter Jones was
63+ in Saturday Review
as 'The Book (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 12 1984
Poster of ITV Christmas Comedy
ITV Christmas Comedy
Peter Jones was
62+ in ITV Christmas Comedy
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Sat, Apr 23 1983
Poster of The Agatha Christie Hour
The Agatha Christie Hour
Peter Jones was
62+ in The Agatha Christie Hour
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 07 1982
Poster of Whoops Apocalypse
Whoops Apocalypse
Peter Jones was
61+ in Whoops Apocalypse
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 14 1982
Poster of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Peter Jones was
60+ in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as 'The Book'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 05 1981
Poster of Minder
Minder
Peter Jones was
59+ in Minder
as 'Henry'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of The Rag Trade
The Rag Trade
Peter Jones was
57+ in The Rag Trade
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 11 1977
Poster of Star Turn
Star Turn
Peter Jones was
55+ in Star Turn
First Air Date
Wed, May 05 1976
Poster of One-Upmanship
One-Upmanship
Peter Jones was
55+ in One-Upmanship
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 10 1976
Poster of Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole of the Bailey
Peter Jones was
55+ in Rumpole of the Bailey
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Wed, Dec 17 1975
Poster of Kindly Leave The Kerb
Kindly Leave The Kerb
Peter Jones was
50+ in Kindly Leave The Kerb
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Fri, May 21 1971
Poster of The Goodies
The Goodies
Peter Jones was
50+ in The Goodies
as ', Minister for Sports'.
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Sun, Nov 08 1970
Poster of From a Bird's Eye View
From a Bird's Eye View
Peter Jones was
50+ in From a Bird's Eye View
as 'Clive Beauchamp'.
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Fri, Sep 18 1970
Poster of Q...
Q...
Peter Jones was
48+ in Q...
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Mon, Mar 24 1969
Poster of Mr Digby, Darling
Mr Digby, Darling
Peter Jones was
48+ in Mr Digby, Darling
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Mon, Jan 06 1969
Poster of Beggar My Neighbour
Beggar My Neighbour
Peter Jones was
46+ in Beggar My Neighbour
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Mon, Mar 13 1967
Poster of Mild And Bitter
Mild And Bitter
Peter Jones was
45+ in Mild And Bitter
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 19 1966
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
Peter Jones was
40+ in The Avengers
as 'Doyle'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Peter Jones was
30+ in Treasure Island
First Air Date
Tue, May 01 1951