Peter Jones
Acting
Born 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.
Known for
Chariots of Fire
1981 · Movie
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975 · Movie
On Such a Night
1956 · Movie
The Good Beginning
1953 · Movie
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
1993 · Movie
Adventures in Space and Time
1999 · Movie
The Browning Version
1951 · Movie
Dead of Night
1945 · Movie
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981 · Movie
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
1952 · Movie
Blue Murder at St Trinian's
1957 · Movie
Carry On Doctor
1967 · Movie
Miss Robin Hood
1952 · Movie
A Stitch in Time
1963 · Movie
Vice Versa
1948 · Movie
Last Holiday
1950 · Movie
A Day to Remember
1953 · Movie
The Magic Box
1952 · Movie
I See a Dark Stranger
1946 · Movie
School for Scoundrels
1960 · Movie
The Bulldog Breed
1960 · Movie
Albert R.N.
1953 · Movie
Private's Progress
1956 · Movie
The Franchise Affair
1951 · Movie
Forbidden
1949 · Movie
Hot Millions
1968 · Movie
Danger Within
1959 · Movie
Nearly a Nasty Accident
1961 · Movie
The Sandwich Man
1966 · Movie
Never Let Go
1960 · Movie
Angels One Five
1952 · Movie
Seven Nights in Japan
1976 · Movie
Chance of a Lifetime
1950 · Movie
Cairo Road
1950 · Movie
The Long Memory
1953 · Movie
Smashing Time
1967 · Movie
The Blue Lagoon
1949 · Movie
Father Came Too!
1964 · Movie
Home to Danger
1951 · Movie
Romanoff and Juliet
1961 · Movie
For Better, for Worse
1954 · Movie
High Treason
1951 · Movie
Fanny by Gaslight
1944 · Movie
Just Like a Woman
1967 · Movie
The Yellow Balloon
1953 · Movie
Press for Time
1966 · Movie
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
1952 · Movie
Operation Bullshine
1959 · Movie
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975 · Movie
Innocents in Paris
1953 · Movie
The Mansion of Madness
1973 · Movie
John and Julie
1955 · Movie
The Children of Dynmouth
1987 · Movie
Carry On England
1976 · Movie
Milk
1999 · Movie
Tender Loving Care
1993 · Movie
Waiting
1995 · Movie