Peter Jones
Known for: Acting
Born: June 11, 1920 in Wem, Shropshire, England, UK - Died: April 9, 2000
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
Showing 24 of 86 titles
Nearly a Nasty Accident
Flight Lt. Winters
Carry On Doctor
Chaplain
Carry On England
Brigadier
School for Scoundrels
Dudley
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Book
Press for Time
Robin Willobey
The Browning Version
Carstairs
Forbidden
Pete
Home to Danger
Lips Leonard
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
Bill
The Mansion of Madness
Miss Robin Hood
Cyril Lidstone
John and Julie
Jeremy
Cairo Road
Ship Lieutenant
The Long Memory
Fisher
The Sandwich Man
Escapologist
The Yellow Balloon
Spiv
Romanoff and Juliet
Otto
A Day to Remember
Percy Goodall
Never Let Go
Alec Berger
The Blue Lagoon
Michael-child
Private's Progress
Arthur Egan
The Franchise Affair
Bernard Chadwick
Angels One Five
Sentry