Peter Jones
Born Jun 12, 1920 · 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.
Known for
Adventures in Space and Time
1999
Milk
1999
Midsomer Murders
1997
The Upper Hand
1990
The Children of Dynmouth
1987
Screen Two
1985
The Agatha Christie Hour
1982
Whoops Apocalypse
1982
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
Chariots of Fire
1981
Minder
1979
The Rag Trade
1977
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
From a Bird's Eye View
1970
Q...
1969
Hot Millions
1968
Carry On Doctor
1967
Beggar My Neighbour
1967
Smashing Time
1967
Just Like a Woman
1967
The Sandwich Man
1966
Press for Time
1966
Father Came Too!
1964
A Stitch in Time
1963
Man of the World
1962
The Avengers
1961
Nearly a Nasty Accident
1961
Romanoff and Juliet
1961
School for Scoundrels
1960
The Bulldog Breed
1960
Never Let Go
1960
Operation Bullshine
1959
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
1957
On Such a Night
1956
John and Julie
1955
For Better, for Worse
1954
The Yellow Balloon
1953
The Long Memory
1953
A Day to Remember
1953
The Good Beginning
1953
Albert R.N.
1953
Angels One Five
1952
The Magic Box
1952
Miss Robin Hood
1952
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
1952
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
1952
The Browning Version
1951
High Treason
1951
The Franchise Affair
1951
Home to Danger
1951
Last Holiday
1950
Cairo Road
1950
Chance of a Lifetime
1950
Forbidden
1949
The Blue Lagoon
1949
Vice Versa
1948
I See a Dark Stranger
1946
Dead of Night
1945
Fanny by Gaslight
1944