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Peter Jones

Peter Jones

Died at 79

  • 52 movies
  • 6 series
  • Career 1948 – 1999

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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Peter Jones’s filmography

52 titles
Chariots of Fire
6.8
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Chariots of Fire

1981 · Drama · History

The Return of the Pink Panther
6.8
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The Return of the Pink Panther

1975 · Comedy · Crime

Hot Millions
6.6
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Hot Millions

1968 · Comedy · Crime

Vice Versa
7.2
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Vice Versa

1948 · Comedy

Forbidden
7.1
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Forbidden

1949 · Thriller · Drama

Waiting
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Waiting

1995 · Comedy

Adventures in Space and Time
9.0
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Adventures in Space and Time

1999 · Documentary · Science Fiction

Carry On Doctor
6.5
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Carry On Doctor

1967 · Comedy

Miss Robin Hood
8.1
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Miss Robin Hood

1952 · Comedy · Crime

Tender Loving Care
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Tender Loving Care

1993 · Crime · Drama

The Good Beginning
10.0
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The Good Beginning

1953 · Drama

Last Holiday
7.1
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Last Holiday

1950 · Comedy · Drama

Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
6.8
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The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
7.3
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The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

1981 · Adventure · Comedy

A Stitch in Time
7.3
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A Stitch in Time

1963 · Comedy

Confessions of a Pop Performer
4.5
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The Blue Lagoon
5.9
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The Blue Lagoon

1949 · Drama · Romance

Time, Gentlemen, Please!
8.0
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The Browning Version
7.6
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A Day to Remember
7.4
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A Day to Remember

1953 · Comedy · Romance