Peter Jones

Peter Jones

1920-06-12 – 2000-04-10 (age 79) Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
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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.

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Known For

The Return of the Pink Panther
Chariots of Fire
Dead of Night
Dead of Night

1945

as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)

Hot Millions
Hot Millions

1968

as Prison Governor

Confessions of a Pop Performer
Vice Versa
Vice Versa

1948

as Chawner

Angels One Five
Angels One Five

1952

as Sentry

Never Let Go
Never Let Go

1960

as Alec Berger

Private's Progress
Private's Progress

1956

as Arthur Egan

A Stitch in Time
A Stitch in Time

1963

as Captain Russell

Last Holiday
Last Holiday

1950

as Travel Agent

Carry On England
Carry On England

1976

as Brigadier

For Better, for Worse
For Better, for Worse

1954

as Car Dealer

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Browning Version
The Browning Version

1951

as Carstairs

Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Time, Gentlemen, Please!

1952

as Lionel Batts

Tender Loving Care
Tender Loving Care

1993

as Mr Davies

Seven Nights in Japan
Seven Nights in Japan

1976

as Capt. Balcon

Blue Murder at St. Trinian's