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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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Adventures in Space and Time

Peter Jones was 79 in Adventures in Space and Time as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 13 1999

Milk

Peter Jones was 78 in Milk as 'Harry'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

Tender Loving Care

Peter Jones was 73 in Tender Loving Care as 'Mr Davies'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 03 1993

The Children Of Dynmouth

Peter Jones was 66 in The Children Of Dynmouth as 'Mr. Dass'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1987

Chariots of Fire

Peter Jones was 60 in Chariots of Fire

Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1981

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

Peter Jones was 60 in The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy as 'The Book'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 09 1981

Carry On England

Peter Jones was 56 in Carry On England as 'Brigadier'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1976

Seven Nights in Japan

Peter Jones was 56 in Seven Nights in Japan as 'Capt. Balcon'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 05 1976

The Return of the Pink Panther

Peter Jones was 54 in The Return of the Pink Panther as 'Psychiatrist'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 21 1975

Confessions of a Pop Performer

Peter Jones was 54 in Confessions of a Pop Performer as 'Maxy Naus'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975

The Mansion of Madness

Peter Jones was 53 in The Mansion of Madness

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1973

Hot Millions

Peter Jones was 48 in Hot Millions as 'Prison Governor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 1968

Smashing Time

Peter Jones was 47 in Smashing Time as 'Dominic'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1967

Carry On Doctor

Peter Jones was 47 in Carry On Doctor as 'Chaplain'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 1967

Just Like a Woman

Peter Jones was 46 in Just Like a Woman as 'Saul Alexander'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 26 1967

The Sandwich Man

Peter Jones was 46 in The Sandwich Man as 'Escapologist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1966

Press for Time

Peter Jones was 45 in Press for Time as 'Robin Willobey (photographer)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966

Father Came Too!

Peter Jones was 43 in Father Came Too! as 'Charles II'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 11 1964

Romanoff and Juliet

Peter Jones was 40 in Romanoff and Juliet as 'Otto'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 1961

Nearly a Nasty Accident

Peter Jones was 40 in Nearly a Nasty Accident as 'Flight Lt. Winters'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1961

Never Let Go

Peter Jones was 39 in Never Let Go as 'Alec Berger'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 1960

School for Scoundrels

Peter Jones was 39 in School for Scoundrels as 'Dudley'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 24 1960

Operation Bullshine

Peter Jones was 39 in Operation Bullshine as 'Gunner Perkins'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 1959

Danger Within

Peter Jones was 38 in Danger Within as 'Capt. Alfred Piker'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 17 1959

Blue Murder at St. Trinian's

Peter Jones was 37 in Blue Murder at St. Trinian's as 'Prestwick'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1957

Private's Progress

Peter Jones was 35 in Private's Progress as 'Arthur Egan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1956

On Such a Night

Peter Jones was 35 in On Such a Night as 'Second Gentleman'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1956

John and Julie

Peter Jones was 35 in John and Julie as 'Jeremy'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 26 1955

For Better, for Worse

Peter Jones was 34 in For Better, for Worse as 'The Car Dealer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 20 1954

Albert R.N.

Peter Jones was 33 in Albert R.N. as 'Schoolie'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 23 1953

A Day to Remember

Peter Jones was 33 in A Day to Remember as 'Percy Goodall'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1953

The Good Beginning

Peter Jones was 33 in The Good Beginning as 'Furrier'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 05 1953

Innocents in Paris

Peter Jones was 33 in Innocents in Paris as 'Langton'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 22 1953

The Yellow Balloon

Peter Jones was 32 in The Yellow Balloon as 'Spiv'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 1953

The Long Memory

Peter Jones was 32 in The Long Memory as 'Fisher'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 1953

Miss Robin Hood

Peter Jones was 32 in Miss Robin Hood as 'Cyril Lidstone'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 12 1952

24 Hours of a Woman's Life

Peter Jones was 32 in 24 Hours of a Woman's Life as 'Bill'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 1952

Time, Gentlemen, Please!

Peter Jones was 32 in Time, Gentlemen, Please! as 'Lionel Batts'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1952

Angels One Five

Peter Jones was 31 in Angels One Five as 'Sentry'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 19 1952

The Magic Box

Peter Jones was 31 in The Magic Box as 'Industry Man'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952

Home to Danger

Peter Jones was 31 in Home to Danger as 'Lips Leonard'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1951

The Browning Version

Peter Jones was 30 in The Browning Version as 'Carstairs'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1951

The Franchise Affair

Peter Jones was 30 in The Franchise Affair as 'Bernard Chadwick'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 19 1951

Cairo Road

Peter Jones was 30 in Cairo Road as 'Ship Lieutenant'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1950

Last Holiday

Peter Jones was 29 in Last Holiday as 'Travel Agent'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 15 1950

Chance of a Lifetime

Peter Jones was 29 in Chance of a Lifetime as 'Xenobian'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 24 1950

The Blue Lagoon

Peter Jones was 28 in The Blue Lagoon as 'Michael-child'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1949

Forbidden

Peter Jones was 28 in Forbidden as 'Pete'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 28 1949

Vice Versa

Peter Jones was 27 in Vice Versa as 'Chawner'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 1948

I See a Dark Stranger

Peter Jones was 26 in I See a Dark Stranger as 'Soldier in Pub (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 04 1946

Dead of Night

Peter Jones was 25 in Dead of Night as 'Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 1945

Fanny by Gaslight

Peter Jones was 23 in Fanny by Gaslight as 'Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 08 1944

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Midsomer Murders

Peter Jones was 76+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Bunny Dawlish'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997

The Upper Hand

Peter Jones was 69+ in The Upper Hand as 'Mr. Baker'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 01 1990

I Thought You'd Gone

Peter Jones was 64+ in I Thought You'd Gone

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 27 1984

Saturday Review

Peter Jones was 63+ in Saturday Review as 'The Book (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 12 1984

ITV Christmas Comedy

Peter Jones was 62+ in ITV Christmas Comedy

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 23 1983

The Agatha Christie Hour

Peter Jones was 62+ in The Agatha Christie Hour

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 07 1982

Whoops Apocalypse

Peter Jones was 61+ in Whoops Apocalypse

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 14 1982

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Peter Jones was 60+ in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as 'The Book'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 05 1981

Minder

Peter Jones was 59+ in Minder as 'Henry'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979

The Rag Trade

Peter Jones was 57+ in The Rag Trade

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 11 1977

Star Turn

Peter Jones was 55+ in Star Turn

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 05 1976

One-Upmanship

Peter Jones was 55+ in One-Upmanship

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 10 1976

Rumpole of the Bailey

Peter Jones was 55+ in Rumpole of the Bailey

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 17 1975

Kindly Leave The Kerb

Peter Jones was 50+ in Kindly Leave The Kerb

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 21 1971

The Goodies

Peter Jones was 50+ in The Goodies as ', Minister for Sports'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1970

From a Bird's Eye View

Peter Jones was 50+ in From a Bird's Eye View as 'Clive Beauchamp'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1970

Q...

Peter Jones was 48+ in Q...

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 24 1969

Mr Digby, Darling

Peter Jones was 48+ in Mr Digby, Darling

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 06 1969

Beggar My Neighbour

Peter Jones was 46+ in Beggar My Neighbour

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 13 1967

Mild And Bitter

Peter Jones was 45+ in Mild And Bitter

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 19 1966

The Avengers

Peter Jones was 40+ in The Avengers as 'Doyle'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961

Treasure Island

Peter Jones was 30+ in Treasure Island

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 01 1951