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
Vice Versa
Vice Versa

1948

as Chawner

Dead of Night
Dead of Night

1945

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

Hot Millions
Hot Millions

1968

as Prison Governor

The Return of the Pink Panther
Forbidden
Forbidden

1949

as Pete

Fanny by Gaslight
Fanny by Gaslight

1944

as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)

The Bulldog Breed
The Bulldog Breed

1960

as Diving Instructor

Waiting
Waiting

1995

as Dr Roger Capstick

Last Holiday
Last Holiday

1950

as Travel Agent

The Good Beginning
The Good Beginning

1953

as Furrier

Danger Within
Danger Within

1959

as Capt. Alfred Piker

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

1952

as Lionel Batts

Confessions of a Pop Performer
Private's Progress
Private's Progress

1956

as Arthur Egan

The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon

1949

as Michael-child

Miss Robin Hood
Miss Robin Hood

1952

as Cyril Lidstone

Carry On Doctor
Carry On Doctor

1967

as Chaplain

School for Scoundrels
The Long Memory
The Long Memory

1953

as Fisher