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Peter Jones

Acting Born Jun 12, 1920 Wem, Shropshire, England, UK 24 credits

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.

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Known for

Film

The Evil Dead

as Bunny Dawlish

The Avengers

as Doyle

Minder

as Henry

Screen Two

as Mr. Dass

Rumpole of the Bailey

as Major Johnnie Pageant

The Upper Hand

as Mr. Baker
Film

I, Robot

as The Book

The Agatha Christie Hour

as George Packington

Whoops Apocalypse

as Kevin Pork

Full filmography

  • Midsomer Murders (1997) as Bunny Dawlish
  • The Avengers (1961) as Doyle
  • Minder (1979) as Henry
  • Screen Two (1985) as Mr. Dass
  • Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) as Major Johnnie Pageant
  • The Upper Hand (1990) as Mr. Baker
  • The Goodies (1970) as Minister for Sports
  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981) as The Book
  • The Agatha Christie Hour (1982) as George Packington
  • Man of the World (1962) as The Minister
  • Man About the House (1973) as Mr Morris
  • Chariots of Fire (1981)
  • The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) as Psychiatrist
  • Zodiac (1974) as General Weston
  • Whoops Apocalypse (1982) as Kevin Pork
  • From a Bird's Eye View (1970) as Clive Beauchamp
  • Saturday Review (1984) as The Book (voice)
  • Q... (1969)
  • Hot Millions (1968) as Prison Governor
  • Vice Versa (1948) as Chawner
  • Weekend Playhouse (1984) as Arthur Saunders
  • Star Turn (1976)
  • Dead of Night (1945) as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
  • The Rag Trade (1977)