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    Peter Jones

    1920-06-12 (104 years old) in 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.

    Movies

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    Adventures in Space and Time
    0 %|Nov 13, 1999
    Documentary, Science Fiction, TV Movie
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    Milk
    20 %|Jan 1, 1999
    Comedy
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    Tender Loving Care
    0 %|Oct 3, 1993
    Crime, Drama, TV Movie
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    The Children Of Dynmouth
    55 %|Apr 24, 1987
    Drama, TV Movie
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    Chariots of Fire
    67.89 %|May 15, 1981
    Drama, History
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    The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
    72 %|Feb 9, 1981
    Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
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    Carry On England
    46 %|Oct 1, 1976
    Comedy
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    Seven Nights in Japan
    65 %|Aug 5, 1976
    Comedy, Drama
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    The Return of the Pink Panther
    68 %|May 21, 1975
    Comedy, Crime, Mystery
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    Confessions of a Pop Performer
    51 %|Jan 1, 1975
    Comedy
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    The Mansion of Madness
    46 %|Aug 10, 1973
    Horror
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    Hot Millions
    66 %|Sep 19, 1968
    Comedy, Crime
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    Smashing Time
    62 %|Dec 20, 1967
    Comedy
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    Carry On Doctor
    64 %|Dec 2, 1967
    Comedy
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    Just Like a Woman
    50 %|Feb 26, 1967
    Comedy
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    The Sandwich Man
    61 %|Jul 1, 1966
    Comedy
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    Press for Time
    56 %|Jan 1, 1966
    Comedy
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    Father Came Too!
    60 %|Feb 11, 1964
    Comedy
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    Romanoff and Juliet
    54 %|Jun 8, 1961
    Comedy
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    Nearly a Nasty Accident
    70 %|May 1, 1961
    Comedy
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    Never Let Go
    65 %|Jun 2, 1960
    Thriller, Crime
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    School for Scoundrels
    69 %|Mar 24, 1960
    Comedy
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    Operation Bullshine
    51 %|Jun 30, 1959
    War, Comedy
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    Danger Within
    62 %|Feb 17, 1959
    War
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    Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
    64 %|Dec 1, 1957
    Comedy
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    Private's Progress
    64 %|Feb 17, 1956
    Comedy, War
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    On Such a Night
    0 %|Feb 1, 1956
    Comedy, Drama, Music
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    John and Julie
    48 %|Jul 26, 1955
    Family, Comedy
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    For Better, for Worse
    56 %|Jun 20, 1954
    Comedy, Romance
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    Albert R.N.
    72 %|Nov 23, 1953
    War, History
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    A Day to Remember
    72 %|Nov 10, 1953
    Comedy, Romance
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    The Good Beginning
    0 %|Oct 5, 1953
    Drama
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    Innocents in Paris
    51 %|Jul 22, 1953
    Comedy
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    The Yellow Balloon
    56 %|Feb 10, 1953
    Thriller, Crime, Drama
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    The Long Memory
    65 %|Jan 23, 1953
    Crime, Thriller
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    Miss Robin Hood
    74 %|Nov 12, 1952
    Comedy
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    24 Hours of a Woman's Life
    47 %|Sep 10, 1952
    Drama
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    Time, Gentlemen, Please!
    80 %|Jul 1, 1952
    Comedy
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    Angels One Five
    60 %|Mar 19, 1952
    Drama, War
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    The Magic Box
    63 %|Jan 1, 1952
    Drama
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    Home to Danger
    60 %|Aug 1, 1951
    Crime, Mystery, Thriller
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    The Browning Version
    76 %|Apr 6, 1951
    Drama
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    The Franchise Affair
    67 %|Feb 19, 1951
    Mystery, Crime, Drama
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    Cairo Road
    58 %|Jun 21, 1950
    Drama, Thriller
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    Last Holiday
    73 %|May 15, 1950
    Comedy, Drama
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    Chance of a Lifetime
    63 %|Apr 24, 1950
    Drama
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    The Blue Lagoon
    60 %|Mar 1, 1949
    Drama, Romance
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    Forbidden
    69 %|Feb 28, 1949
    Thriller, Drama
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    Vice Versa
    63 %|Jan 28, 1948
    Comedy
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    I See a Dark Stranger
    63 %|Jul 4, 1946
    Drama, Thriller, War
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    Dead of Night
    71.63 %|Sep 9, 1945
    Horror, Thriller
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    Fanny by Gaslight
    57 %|May 8, 1944
    Drama, Romance

    Series

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    Midsomer Murders
    76 %|Mar 23, 1997
    Crime, Drama, Mystery
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    The Upper Hand
    73 %|May 1, 1990
    Comedy
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    I Thought You'd Gone
    0 %|Jul 27, 1984
    actor
    Saturday Review
    0 %|May 12, 1984
    actor
    ITV Christmas Comedy
    0 %|Apr 23, 1983
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    The Agatha Christie Hour
    66.92 %|Sep 7, 1982
    Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Crime
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    Whoops Apocalypse
    72 %|Mar 14, 1982
    Comedy
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    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
    80 %|Jan 5, 1981
    Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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    Minder
    67.27000000000001 %|Oct 29, 1979
    Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
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    The Rag Trade
    65 %|Sep 11, 1977
    Comedy
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    Star Turn
    0 %|May 5, 1976
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    One-Upmanship
    90 %|Mar 10, 1976
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    Rumpole of the Bailey
    70.67 %|Dec 17, 1975
    Drama, Comedy, Crime
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    Kindly Leave The Kerb
    0 %|May 21, 1971
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    The Goodies
    75 %|Nov 8, 1970
    Comedy
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    The Goodies
    75 %|Nov 8, 1970
    Comedy
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    From a Bird's Eye View
    55 %|Sep 18, 1970
    Comedy
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    Q...
    72 %|Mar 24, 1969
    Comedy
    actor
    Mr Digby, Darling
    0 %|Jan 6, 1969
    actor
    Beggar My Neighbour
    60 %|Mar 13, 1967
    actor
    Mild And Bitter
    0 %|Mar 19, 1966
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    The Avengers
    77 %|Jan 7, 1961
    Action & Adventure, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
    actor
    Treasure Island
    0 %|May 1, 1951