Peter Jones
Born June 12, 1920 (Age: 105)
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Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
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.
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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Filmography
Waiting
1995
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as Dr Roger Capstick
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Age: 75
Tender Loving Care
1993
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as Mr Davies
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Age: 73
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
1993
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as Self / Narrator
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Age: 72
The Children Of Dynmouth
1987
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as Mr. Dass
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Age: 66
Chariots of Fire
1981
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as
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Age: 60
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
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as The Book
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Age: 60
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975
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as Psychiatrist
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Age: 54
The Mansion of Madness
1973
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as
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Age: 53
Father Came Too!
1964
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as Actor Playing Charles II
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Age: 43
A Stitch in Time
1963
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as Captain Russell
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Age: 43
Romanoff and Juliet
1961
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as Otto
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Age: 40
Nearly a Nasty Accident
1961
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as Flight Lt. Winters
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Age: 40
The Bulldog Breed
1960
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as Diving Instructor
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Age: 40
Never Let Go
1960
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as Alec Berger
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Age: 39
School for Scoundrels
1960
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as Dudley
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Age: 39
Operation Bullshine
1959
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as Gunner Perkins
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Age: 39
Danger Within
1959
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as Capt. Alfred Piker
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Age: 38
Private's Progress
1956
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as Arthur Egan
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Age: 35
On Such a Night
1956
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as Second Gentleman
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Age: 35
John and Julie
1955
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as Jeremy
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Age: 35
For Better, for Worse
1954
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as Car Dealer
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Age: 34
Albert R.N.
1953
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as Schoolie
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Age: 33
A Day to Remember
1953
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as Percy Goodall
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Age: 33
The Good Beginning
1953
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as Furrier
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Age: 33
Innocents in Paris
1953
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as Langton
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Age: 33
The Yellow Balloon
1953
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as Spiv
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Age: 32
The Long Memory
1953
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as Fisher
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Age: 32
Cairo Road
1950
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as Ship Lieutenant
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Age: 30
Last Holiday
1950
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as Travel Agent
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Age: 29
Chance of a Lifetime
1950
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as Xenobian
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Age: 29
Dead of Night
1945
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as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
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Age: 25