Peter Jones
"An iconic presence in cinema, defining characters with depth and intensity."
Age
106 years
Origin
UK
Active
1944 — Present
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...
History of the Legend
Witness the defining moments that shaped a legacy.
Dead of Night
Starring as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
An architect, visiting an English country house, realizes the other guests are familiar from his recurring nightmare. When they share their tales of the supernatural, he is filled with a growing dread.
Highest Rated Masterpieces
The Avengers
as Doyle
The Browning Version
as Carstairs
Midsomer Murders
as Bunny Dawlish
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
Dead of Night
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
Chariots of Fire
Cast Member
The Return of the Pink Panther
as Psychiatrist
Media Proof
Filmography Engine
77 Credits found
Biography: Sharon Tate – Murdered Innocence
Executive Producer
2002
Adventures in Space and Time
Narrator
1999
Milk
Harry
1999
Midsomer Murders
Bunny Dawlish
1997
Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell
Director
1996
Waiting
Dr Roger Capstick
1995
Tender Loving Care
Mr Davies
1993
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Self / Narrator
1993
The Upper Hand
Mr. Baker
1990
The Children of Dynmouth
Mr. Dass
1987
Screen Two
Mr. Dass
1985
ITV Christmas Comedy
Cast
1983
The Agatha Christie Hour
George Packington
1982
Whoops Apocalypse
Kevin Pork
1982
Chariots of Fire
Cast
1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Book
1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Book
1981
Minder
Henry
1979
The Rag Trade
Cast
1977
Carry On England
Brigadier
1976
Seven Nights in Japan
Capt. Balcon
1976
Rumpole of the Bailey
Major Johnnie Pageant
1975
The Return of the Pink Panther
Psychiatrist
1975
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Maxy Naus
1975
Zodiac
General Weston
1974
Man About the House
Mr Morris
1973
The Mansion of Madness
Cast
1973
The Goodies
Minister for Sports
1970
From a Bird's Eye View
Clive Beauchamp
1970
Q...
Cast
1969
Hot Millions
Prison Governor
1968
Smashing Time
Dominic
1967
Carry On Doctor
Chaplain
1967
Beggar My Neighbour
Cast
1967
Just Like a Woman
Saul Alexander
1967
Press for Time
Robin Willobey
1966
The Sandwich Man
Escapologist
1966
Father Came Too!
Actor Playing Charles II
1964
A Stitch in Time
Captain Russell
1963
Man of the World
The Minister
1962
Romanoff and Juliet
Otto
1961
Nearly a Nasty Accident
Flight Lt. Winters
1961
The Avengers
Doyle
1961
The Bulldog Breed
Diving Instructor
1960
Never Let Go
Alec Berger
1960
School for Scoundrels
Dudley
1960
Operation Bullshine
Gunner Perkins
1959
Danger Within
Capt. Alfred Piker
1959
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Prestwick
1957
Private's Progress
Arthur Egan
1956
On Such a Night
Second Gentleman
1956
John and Julie
Jeremy
1955
For Better, for Worse
Car Dealer
1954
Albert R.N.
Schoolie
1953
A Day to Remember
Percy Goodall
1953
The Good Beginning
Furrier
1953
Innocents in Paris
Langton
1953
The Yellow Balloon
Spiv
1953
The Long Memory
Fisher
1953
Miss Robin Hood
Cyril Lidstone
1952