Known For
Acting
Born
Jun 12, 1920
Died
Apr 10, 2000
Place of Birth
Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Credits
87 titles
Peter Jones
Biography
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
Filmography
Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence
Executive Producer
Adventures in Space and Time
Narrator
Milk
Harry
Titch
Self - Narrator
Midsomer Murders
Bunny Dawlish
Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell
Director
Waiting
Dr Roger Capstick
Tender Loving Care
Mr Davies
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Self / Narrator
The Upper Hand
Mr. Baker
The Children of Dynmouth
Mr. Dass
Screen Two
Mr. Dass
I Thought You'd Gone
Weekend Playhouse
Arthur Saunders
Saturday Review
The Book (voice)
ITV Christmas Comedy
The Agatha Christie Hour
George Packington
Whoops Apocalypse
Kevin Pork
Chariots of Fire
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Book
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Book
Minder
Henry
The Rag Trade
Carry On England
Brigadier
Seven Nights in Japan
Capt. Balcon
Star Turn
One-Upmanship
Gatling-Fenn
Rumpole of the Bailey
Major Johnnie Pageant
The Return of the Pink Panther
Psychiatrist
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Maxy Naus
Zodiac
General Weston
Man About the House
Mr Morris
The Mansion of Madness
Kindly Leave The Kerb
The Goodies
Minister for Sports
From a Bird's Eye View
Clive Beauchamp
Q...
Mr Digby, Darling
Hot Millions
Prison Governor
Smashing Time
Dominic
Carry On Doctor
Chaplain
Beggar My Neighbour
Just Like a Woman
Saul Alexander
Press for Time
Robin Willobey
The Sandwich Man
Escapologist
Mild And Bitter
Father Came Too!
Actor Playing Charles II
A Stitch in Time
Captain Russell
Man of the World
The Minister
Romanoff and Juliet
Otto