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Peter Jones (I) (1920–2000)

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Actor, playwright and game show panellist, the son of an antiques dealer. Jones was educated at Ellesmere College, where he first performed in school plays. At age sixteen, he made an unsuccessful stab at acting on the professional stage at the Wolverhampton Grand, but was fired after just one performance... See full bio »

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Peter Geoffrey F. Carey-Jones
in Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

Died:

(age 79) in London, England, UK
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Hide HideActor (117 titles)
1999 Holby City (TV series)
Derek Lyndon
– Knife Edge (1999) … Derek Lyndon
 
1999/I Milk
Harry
 
1998 The Bill (TV series)
Mr. Greg Montieth
– S.A.D. (1998) … Mr. Greg Montieth
 
1998 Midsomer Murders (TV series)
Bunny Dawlish
– Faithful unto Death (1998) … Bunny Dawlish
 
1998 Titch (TV series)
Narrator
 
1996 Paul Merton in Galton and Simpson's... (TV series)
Vicar
– The Lift (1996) … Vicar
 
1995 One for the Road (TV series)
Sam
– My Uncle Monty (1995) … Sam
 
1995 Waiting (TV movie)
Dr. Roger Capstick
 
1995 Fist of Fun (TV series)
Teacher
– Episode #1.1 (1995) … Teacher
 
1995 The Upper Hand (TV series)
Mr. Baker
– No Place Like Home (1995) … Mr. Baker
 
1994 Minder (TV series)
Henry
– The Great Depression of 1994 (1994) … Henry
 
1994 In Your Eye (short)
Bobby Cobblers
 
1993 Screen One (TV series)
Mr Davies
– Tender Loving Care (1993) … Mr Davies
 
1992 The Mixer (TV series)
Insp. Bradley
– The Mixer and the Eiffel Tower (1992) … Insp. Bradley
– Mixer takes the Orient Express … Insp. Bradley
– The Mixer and the Birthday Party … Insp. Bradley
– The Mixer and the Christmas Present … Insp. Bradley
– The Mixer and the Distressed Diane … Insp. Bradley
See all 12 episodes »
 
1990 In Too Deep
Hospital Personnel/Wendy's Band
 
1989 Muzzy Comes Back (TV series)
Thimbo (voice)
 
1987 Casualty (TV series)
Mark
– Anaconda (1987) … Mark
 
1987 Screen Two (TV series)
– The Children of Dynmouth (1987)
 
1987 Rumpole of the Bailey (TV series)
Major Johnnie Pageant
– Rumpole and the Bright Seraphim (1987) … Major Johnnie Pageant
 
1985 C.A.T.S. Eyes (TV series)
Nigel Hawkins
– Something Nasty Down Below (1985) … Nigel Hawkins
 
1984 I Thought You'd Gone (TV series)
Gerald
– Episode #1.7 (1984) … Gerald
– Episode #1.6 (1984) … Gerald
– Episode #1.5 (1984) … Gerald
– Episode #1.4 (1984) … Gerald
– Episode #1.3 (1984) … Gerald
See all 7 episodes »
 
1984 Weekend Playhouse (TV series)
Arthur Saunders
– Singles Weekend (1984) … Arthur Saunders
 
1982 The Agatha Christie Hour (TV series)
George Packington
– The Case of the Middle-Aged Wife (1982) … George Packington
 
1982 Whoops Apocalypse (TV series)
Kevin Pork
– Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun (1982) … Kevin Pork
– How to Get Rid of It (1982) … Kevin Pork
– Autumn Cannibalism (1982) … Kevin Pork
 
1981 Chariots of Fire
Leonard Mullen
 
1981 The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (TV series)
The Book
– Episode #1.6 (1981) … The Book (voice)
– Episode #1.5 (1981) … The Book (voice)
– Episode #1.4 (1981) … The Book (voice)
– Episode #1.3 (1981) … The Book (voice)
– Episode #1.2 (1981) … The Book (voice)
See all 6 episodes »
 
1980 Jukes of Piccadilly (TV series)
Hassam / Isram
– The Case of the Arabian Kidnap: Part 2 (1980) … Hassam/Isram
– The Case of the Arabian Kidnap: Part 1 (1980) … Hassam/Isram
 
1979 M'Lords... Ladies and Gentlemen... (TV series)
Chairman
– The Vicious Circle Awards: 3 (1979) … Chairman
– The Vicious Circle Awards: 2 (1979) … Chairman
– Nominations for Membership of the Vicious Circle (1979) … Chairman
– The Vicious Circle Awards: 1 (1979) … Chairman
– The Vicious Circle Awards of the Year Nominations (1979) … Chairman
 
1977-1978 The Rag Trade (TV series)
Mr Fenner / Mr. Fenner
– Fenner's Folly (1978) … Mr Fenner
– Self Defence (1978) … Mr Fenner
– Come Back Paddy (1978) … Mr Fenner
– A Bad Patch (1978) … Mr Fenner
– Stress (1978) … Mr Fenner
See all 22 episodes »
 
1976-1978 One-Upmanship (TV series)
Gatling-Fenn
– Up Country (1978) … Gatling-Fenn
– Getting Acrossmanship (1976) … Gatling-Fenn
– Up Up and Awaymanship (1976) … Gatling-Fenn
– Housemanship (1976) … Gatling-Fenn
– Who Was that Ladymanship? (1976) … Gatling-Fenn
See all 12 episodes »
 
1974-1977 Mr. Big (TV series)
Eddie
– Vote for Rocksburgh (1977) … Eddie
– The Squatters (1977) … Eddie
– Easy Money (1977) … Eddie
– The Great Betting Shop Swindle (1977) … Eddie
– The Sheiks (1977) … Eddie
See all 14 episodes »
 
1977 Seven Nights in Japan
Capt. Balcon
 
1976 Carry on England
Brigadier
 
1975 Q5 (TV series)
Various Characters
– Episode #2.5 (1975) … Various Characters
– Episode #2.4 (1975) … Various Characters
– Episode #2.3 (1975) … Various Characters
– Episode #2.2 (1975) … Various Characters
– Episode #2.1 (1975) … Various Characters
 
1975 Shades of Greene (TV series)
Superintendant
– The Root of All Evil (1975) … Superintendant
 
1975 Man About the House (TV series)
Maurice Morris
– A Little Knowledge (1975) … Maurice Morris
 
1975 Confessions of a Pop Performer
Maxy Naus
 
1975 Wodehouse Playhouse (TV series)
Ben F. Zizzbaum
– The Rise of Minna Nordstrom (1975) … Ben F. Zizzbaum
 
1975 The Return of the Pink Panther
Psychiatrist
 
1974 You'll Never Walk Alone (TV short)
First man
 
1962-1974 Comedy Playhouse (TV series)
Clive / Eddie / Gerald Garvey / …
– The Big Job (1974) … Eddie
– The Rescue (1973) … Clive
– Beggar My Neighbour (1966) … Gerald Garvey
– The Telephone Call (1962) … Lionel Baxter
 
1974 The Big Job (TV movie)
Eddie
 
1974 My Name Is Harry Worth (TV series)
Mr. Bunting
– The Go-Between (1974) … Mr. Bunting
 
1974 Zodiac (TV series)
General Weston
– The Horns of the Moon (1974) … General Weston
 
1973 Love Thy Neighbour (TV series)
Mr. Granger
– Episode #4.3 (1973) … Mr. Granger
 
1973 Jackanory Playhouse (TV series)
Professor Taykin
– The Magician's Heart (1973) … Professor Taykin
 
1973 The Goodies (TV series)
Minister for Sports
– Winter Olympics (1973) … Minister for Sports
 
1972 His and Hers (TV series)
Louis B. Rocco
– Babysitters (1972) … Louis B. Rocco
 
1970-1971 From a Bird's Eye View (TV series)
Clive Beauchamp
– Home Is Where the Heart Is (1971) … Clive Beauchamp
– Never Put It in Writing (1971) … Clive Beauchamp
– All in a Day's Work (1971) … Clive Beauchamp
– I Too Was a Novice (1971) … Clive Beauchamp
– Russian Roulette, Millie Style (1971) … Clive Beauchamp
See all 15 episodes »
 
1971 Father Dear Father (TV series)
Mr. Piper
– Come Back Little Sheba (1971) … Mr. Piper
 
1971 Kindly Leave the Kerb (TV series)
 
1971 Do Me a Favour! (TV movie)
Jimmy
 
1969-1971 Mr. Digby Darling (TV series)
Roland Digby
– Contest (1971) … Roland Digby
– Love (1971) … Roland Digby
– Wives (1971) … Roland Digby
– Safe Breakers (1971) … Roland Digby
– Rats (1970) … Roland Digby
See all 19 episodes »
 
1970 The Other Reg Varney (TV movie)
Various Characters
 
1969 Strange Report (TV series)
George Lucas
– Kidnap: Whose Pretty Girl Are You (1969) … George Lucas
 
1969 My Partner the Ghost (TV series)
Frederick P. Waller
– The House on Haunted Hill (1969) … Frederick P. Waller
 
1968 Hot Millions
Prison Governor (uncredited)
 
1966-1968 The Avengers (TV series)
Dr. Peter Adams / Sir Arthur Doyle
– The Curious Case of the Countless Clues (1968) … Sir Arthur Doyle
– The Thirteenth Hole (1966) … Dr. Peter Adams
 
1967 Carry on Doctor
Chaplain
 
1967 The Wednesday Play (TV series)
Cyril Kitsch
– The Fat of the Land (1967) … Cyril Kitsch
 
1967 Smashing Time
Dominic
 
1967 Before the Fringe (TV series)
– Episode #2.2 (1967)
 
1966-1967 Beggar My Neighbour (TV series)
Gerald Garvey
– Episode #1.7 (1967) … Gerald Garvey
– Episode #1.6 (1967) … Gerald Garvey
– Episode #1.5 (1967) … Gerald Garvey
– Episode #1.4 (1967) … Gerald Garvey
– Episode #1.3 (1967) … Gerald Garvey
See all 8 episodes »
 
1967 Just Like a Woman
Saul Alexander
 
1966 Press for Time
Robin Willobey (photographer)
 
1966 The Sandwich Man
Escapologist
 
1966 Mild and Bitter (TV series)
Various Roles
– Episode #1.1 (1966) … Various Roles
 
1965 Night Train to Surbiton (TV mini-series)
Matthew Pilbeam
– Episode #1.6 (1965) … Matthew Pilbeam
– Episode #1.5 (1965) … Matthew Pilbeam
– Episode #1.4 (1965) … Matthew Pilbeam
– Episode #1.3 (1965) … Matthew Pilbeam
– Episode #1.2 (1965) … Matthew Pilbeam
See all 6 episodes »
 
1964 Father Came Too!
Charles II
 
1963 A Stitch in Time
Capt. Russell, St. John's Ambulance Brigade
 
1961-1963 The Rag Trade (TV series)
Harold Fenner
– The Australian (1963) … Harold Fenner
– Christmas Box (1961) … Harold Fenner
– Doctors Orders (1961) … Harold Fenner
– Unhappy Customer (1961) … Harold Fenner
– French Fashions (1961) … Harold Fenner
See all 8 episodes »
 
1962 A Christmas Night with the Stars (TV series)
Harold Fenner
– Episode dated 25 December 1962 (1962) … Harold Fenner
 
1962 Man of the World (TV series)
Minister
– The Sentimental Agent (1962) … Minister
 
1961 Romanoff and Juliet
Otto
 
1961 Nearly a Nasty Accident
Flight Lt. Winters
 
1960 The Bulldog Breed
Diving instructor
 
1960 ITV Television Playhouse (TV series)
Ralph James
– The New Man (1960) … Ralph James
 
1960 Never Let Go
Alec Berger
 
1960 School for Scoundrels
Dudley
 
1959 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
Able seaman Fitch
– The Signal (1959) … Able seaman Fitch
 
1959 Operation Bullshine
Gunner Perkins
 
1959 Breakout
Capt. Alfred Piker
 
1957 Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Prestwick
 
1956 Charley Moon
Stewart
 
1956 On Such a Night (short)
2nd Gentleman
 
1956 Private's Progress
Arthur Egan
 
1955 John and Julie
Jeremy
 
1954 And So to Bentley (TV series)
– Episode #1.1 (1954)
 
1954 Cocktails in the Kitchen
Car Salesman
 
1954 The Red Dress
Harry (segment "Panic' story)
 
1953 Rheingold Theatre (TV series)
Harry
– Panic (1953) … Harry
 
1953 A Day to Remember
Percy Goodall
 
1953 The Good Beginning
Furrier
 
1953 Break to Freedom
Lt. Browne
 
1953 Innocents in Paris
Langton
 
1953 The Yellow Balloon
Spiv
 
1953 The Long Memory
Fisher
 
1952 Miss Robin Hood
Cyril Lidstone
 
1952 Affair in Monte Carlo
Bill
 
1952 Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Lionel Batts
 
1952 Angels One Five
Sentry.
 
1951 The Magic Box
Industry Man
 
1951 High Treason
Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
 
1951 The Concert (TV movie)
Hugo Partridge
 
1951 Home to Danger
Lips Leonard
 
1951 Treasure Island (TV series)
Black Dog
– Long John Silver (1951) … Black Dog
– The Old Buccaneer (1951) … Black Dog
 
1951 The Browning Version
Carstairs
 
1951 The Franchise Affair
Bernard Chadwick
 
1950 Cairo Road
Ship's Lieutenant
 
1950 Last Holiday
Travel Agent (uncredited)
 
1950 Chance of a Lifetime
Xenobian
 
1949 Private Angelo (uncredited)
 
1949 Forbidden
Pete
 
1948 Vice Versa
Chawner
 
1946 The Adventuress
Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
 
1945 Dead of Night
Fred - Barman in 'Golfing Story' Segment (uncredited)
 
1945 Man of Evil
Young Client At 'The Shades' (uncredited)
 
Show ShowWriter (8 titles)
1984 I Thought You'd Gone (TV series)
– Episode #1.7 (1984) (writer)
– Episode #1.6 (1984) (writer)
– Episode #1.5 (1984) (writer)
– Episode #1.4 (1984) (writer)
– Episode #1.3 (1984) (writer)
See all 7 episodes »
 
1974-1977 Mr. Big (TV series)
– Vote for Rocksburgh (1977) (created and written by)
– The Squatters (1977) (created and written by)
– Easy Money (1977) (created and written by)
– The Great Betting Shop Swindle (1977) (created and written by)
– The Sheiks (1977) (created and written by)
See all 14 episodes »
 
1973-1974 Comedy Playhouse (TV series)
– The Big Job (1974) (script)
– The Rescue (1973) (writer)
 
1974 The Big Job (TV movie)
 
1972 But Seriously, It's Sheila Hancock (TV series)
– Survival in the Face of Other People's Brilliance (1972)
– The Woman's Place (1972)
 
1964 Foreign Affairs (TV series)
 
1960 ITV Television Playhouse (TV series)
– The New Man (1960) (writer)
 
1951 The Concert (TV movie) (adaptation)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1990 In Too Deep (performer: "FEVER")
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1964 Foreign Affairs (TV series) (script editor)
 
Show ShowSelf (13 titles)
1999 Adventures in Space and Time (TV special documentary short)
Narrator (voice)
 
1999 Just a Minute (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.18 (1999) … Himself
– Episode #4.17 (1999) … Himself
– Episode #4.14 (1999) … Himself
– Episode #4.7 (1999) … Himself
– Episode #4.5 (1999) … Himself
See all 6 episodes »
 
1998 A Big Hand for Sooty (TV documentary)
Himself - Narrator (voice)
 
1993 The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (video documentary)
Himself and narrator as The Book
 
1992 The South Bank Show (TV series documentary)
The Book
– Douglas Adams (1992) … The Book (voice)
 
1985 Movie Memories (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #5.5 (1985) … Himself - Guest
 
1981 Peter Jones Introduction (short)
Himself
 
1976 It's Childsplay (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.4 (1976) … Himself
 
1976 Just a Minute (TV movie)
Himself
 
1974 Looks Familiar (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #4.8 (1974) … Himself - Guest
 
1972 But Seriously, It's Sheila Hancock (TV series)
Himself
– Survival in the Face of Other People's Brilliance (1972) … Himself
 
1960 Showtime (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.8 (1960) … Himself
 
1960 Twenty Questions (TV series)
Himself - Host
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (6 titles)
2010 Mad and Bad: 60 Years of Science on TV (TV documentary)
The Book (voice) (uncredited)
 
2006 Kenneth Williams: In His Own Words (TV documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2003 The Alchemists of Sound (TV documentary)
The Book (voice) (uncredited)
 
2002 Arena (TV series documentary)
 
2000 Heroes of Comedy (TV series documentary)
 
1983-1984 What a Carry On (TV series)
 

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(1984) He acted in Paul Osborn's play, "Morning's at Seven", at the Palace Theatre in Watford, England with Margaret Tyzack, Don Fellows, Doreen Mantle, Andree Melly, 'Faith Brook (I)' and Alan MacNaughton in the cast. Vivian Matalon was the director. See more »
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When casting for the radio series for "The Hitch Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy" radio show began, it was requested that the voice of The Book have a "Peter Jonesy sort of voice". After three or four people (including Michael Palin) had turned it down, the search for the Peter Jonesy sort of voice narrowed in on Peter Jones himself... See more »

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