Peter Jones
Acting
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.
Born: June 12, 1920 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Filmography (54)
Midsomer Murders
1997
The Upper Hand
1990
Screen Two
1985
The Agatha Christie Hour
1982
Whoops Apocalypse
1982
Chariots of Fire
1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
Minder
1979
Carry On England
1976
Seven Nights in Japan
1976
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975
Man About the House
1973
The Mansion of Madness
1973
The Goodies
1970
Hot Millions
1968
Smashing Time
1967
Carry On Doctor
1967
Press for Time
1966
The Sandwich Man
1966
Father Came Too!
1964
A Stitch in Time
1963
Man of the World
1962
Romanoff and Juliet
1961
The Avengers
1961
The Bulldog Breed
1960
Never Let Go
1960
School for Scoundrels
1960
Operation Bullshine
1959
Danger Within
1959
Blue Murder at St Trinian's
1957
Private's Progress
1956
John and Julie
1955
For Better, for Worse
1954
Albert R.N.
1953
Innocents in Paris
1953
The Yellow Balloon
1953
The Long Memory
1953
Miss Robin Hood
1952
Angels One Five
1952
The Magic Box
1952
High Treason
1951
Home to Danger
1951
The Browning Version
1951
Cairo Road
1950
Last Holiday
1950
Chance of a Lifetime
1950
The Blue Lagoon
1949
Forbidden
1949
I See a Dark Stranger
1946
Dead of Night
1945
Fanny by Gaslight
1944