Peter Jones
Known for
Fame aside, Peter Jones is above all a career actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Comedy keeps coming back on the credit list. The count stands at 63 titles, and the range inside it is wide. 'Chariots of Fire' is the most-watched work of the career. The list also holds 'The Return of the Pink Panther'. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title.
Peter Jones
50 Movies
13 Series
Fame aside, Peter Jones is above all a career actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Comedy keeps coming back on the credit list. The count stands at 63 titles, and the range inside it is wide. 'Chariots of Fire' is the most-watched work of the career. The list also holds 'The Return of the Pink Panther'. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title.
Movies
Plays Psychiatrist
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975
Plays Prison Governor
Hot Millions
1968
Plays Pete
Forbidden
1949
Plays Carstairs
The Browning Version
1951
Plays Chawner
Vice Versa
1948
Plays Arthur Egan
Private's Progress
1956
Plays Maxy Naus
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975
Plays Capt. Alfred Piker
Danger Within
1959
Plays Chaplain
Carry On Doctor
1967
Plays Captain Russell
A Stitch in Time
1963
Plays Travel Agent
Last Holiday
1950
Plays Alec Berger
Never Let Go
1960
Plays Dominic
Smashing Time
1967
Plays Sentry
Angels One Five
1952
Plays Brigadier
Carry On England
1976
Plays Michael-child
The Blue Lagoon
1949
Plays Cyril Lidstone
Miss Robin Hood
1952
Plays Lionel Batts
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
1952
Plays Robin Willobey
Press for Time
1966
Plays Escapologist
The Sandwich Man
1966
Plays Langton
Innocents in Paris
1953
Plays Prestwick
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
1957
Plays Capt. Balcon
Seven Nights in Japan
1976
Plays Diving Instructor
The Bulldog Breed
1960
Plays The Book
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
Plays Xenobian
Chance of a Lifetime
1950
Plays Industry Man
The Magic Box
1952
Plays Saul Alexander
Just Like a Woman
1967
Plays Car Dealer
For Better, for Worse
1954
Plays Actor Playing Charles II
Father Came Too!
1964
Plays Harry
Milk
1999
Plays Fisher
The Long Memory
1953
Plays Bill
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
1952
Plays Dudley
School for Scoundrels
1960
Plays Ship Lieutenant
Cairo Road
1950
Plays Jeremy
John and Julie
1955
Plays Percy Goodall
A Day to Remember
1953
Plays Flight Lt. Winters
Nearly a Nasty Accident
1961
Plays Spiv
The Yellow Balloon
1953
Plays Schoolie
Albert R.N.
1953
Plays Bernard Chadwick
The Franchise Affair
1951
Plays Lips Leonard
Home to Danger
1951
Plays Gunner Perkins
Operation Bullshine
1959
Plays Otto
Romanoff and Juliet
1961
TV Shows
Plays Clive Beauchamp
From a Bird's Eye View
1970
Plays The Book
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
Plays Kevin Pork
Whoops Apocalypse
1982
Plays Doyle
The Avengers
1961
Plays George Packington
The Agatha Christie Hour
1982
Plays The Minister
Man of the World
1962
Plays General Weston
Zodiac
1974
Plays Minister for Sports
The Goodies
1970
Plays Bunny Dawlish
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Major Johnnie Pageant
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
Plays Henry
Minder
1979
Plays Mr. Baker
The Upper Hand
1990
Plays Mr Morris
Man About the House
1973
Plays Mr. Dass
Screen Two
1985
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Chariots of Fire
Full Filmography
Milk
Harry
1999
Film
Midsomer Murders
Bunny Dawlish · 1 episode
1997–
TV
Waiting
Dr Roger Capstick
1995
Film
The Upper Hand
Mr. Baker · 1 episode
1990–
TV
Screen Two
Mr. Dass · 1 episode
1985–
TV
The Agatha Christie Hour
George Packington · 1 episode
1982–
TV
Whoops Apocalypse
Kevin Pork · 4 episodes
1982–
TV
Minder
Henry · 1 episode
1979–
TV
Carry On England
Brigadier
1976
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peter Jones still alive?
Peter Jones passed away on April 10, 2000 at age 79.
What are the most famous roles of Peter Jones?
Peter Jones is best known for roles in Chariots of Fire, The Return of the Pink Panther, Dead of Night.
How many movies has Peter Jones been in?
Over a 56-year career (since 1944), Peter Jones has appeared in 50 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Peter Jones's first movie?
The career of Peter Jones began with Fanny by Gaslight (1944).
What is Peter Jones's most recent movie or series?
Peter Jones's most recent release is Adventures in Space and Time, which premiered on November 13, 1999.
What TV shows has Peter Jones appeared in?
On television, Peter Jones has appeared in Midsomer Murders, The Avengers, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Minder.
Peter Jones
1920-06-12 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
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.