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

Chariots of Fire
The Return of the Pink Panther
Last Holiday
Last Holiday

1950

as Travel Agent

Innocents in Paris
Innocents in Paris

1953

as Langton

The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon

1949

as Michael-child

Dead of Night
Dead of Night

1945

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

Vice Versa
Vice Versa

1948

as Chawner

For Better, for Worse
For Better, for Worse

1954

as Car Dealer

Carry On Doctor
Carry On Doctor

1967

as Chaplain

Private's Progress
Private's Progress

1956

as Arthur Egan

Albert R.N.
Albert R.N.

1953

as Schoolie

Seven Nights in Japan
Seven Nights in Japan

1976

as Capt. Balcon

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

1952

as Lionel Batts

The Magic Box
The Magic Box

1952

as Industry Man

Angels One Five
Angels One Five

1952

as Sentry

Danger Within
Danger Within

1959

as Capt. Alfred Piker

High Treason
High Treason

1951

as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)

Romanoff and Juliet
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Bulldog Breed
The Bulldog Breed

1960

as Diving Instructor