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Acting
Peter Jones
Peter Jones is best known for Midsomer Murders, The Avengers, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Minder. Peter Jones was born on June 12, 1920. Peter Jones died on April 10, 2000 at the age of 79.
- Born
- June 12, 1920
- Place of birth
- Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
- Died
- April 10, 2000 (79 years old)
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 1997Midsomer MurdersBunny Dawlish
- 1997TitchSelf - Narrator
- 1990The Upper HandMr. Baker
- 1985Screen TwoMr. Dass
- 1984I Thought You'd Gone
- 1984Saturday ReviewThe Book (voice)
- 1984Weekend PlayhouseArthur Saunders
- 1983ITV Christmas Comedy
- 1982Whoops ApocalypseKevin Pork
- 1982The Agatha Christie HourGeorge Packington
- 1981The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyThe Book
- 1979MinderHenry
- 1977The Rag Trade
- 1977Mr BigEddie
- 1976Star Turn
- 1976One-UpmanshipGatling-Fenn
- 1975Rumpole of the BaileyMajor Johnnie Pageant
- 1974ZodiacGeneral Weston
- 1973Man About the HouseMr Morris
- 1971Kindly Leave The Kerb
- 1970From a Bird's Eye ViewClive Beauchamp
- 1970The GoodiesMinister for Sports
- 1969Q...
- 1969Mr Digby, Darling
- 1967Beggar My Neighbour
- 1966Mild And Bitter
- 1965Night Train to SurbitonMatthew Pilbeam
- 1962Man of the WorldThe Minister
- 1961The AvengersDoyle
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Peter Jones been in?
Peter Jones is best known for Midsomer Murders, The Avengers, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Minder.
When was Peter Jones born?
Peter Jones was born on June 12, 1920. (Wem, Shropshire, England, UK)
How old is Peter Jones?
Peter Jones died on April 10, 2000 at the age of 79.
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·