Peter Jones
Actor
- Born
- June 12, 1920 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
- Died
- April 10, 2000 (age 79)
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
Chariots of Fire
May 15, 1981
The Return of the Pink Panther
May 21, 1975
Dead of Night
September 9, 1945
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
February 9, 1981
The Browning Version
April 6, 1951
Carry On Doctor
December 2, 1967
School for Scoundrels
March 24, 1960
Last Holiday
May 15, 1950
The Mansion of Madness
August 10, 1973
Carry On England
October 1, 1976
A Stitch in Time
December 1, 1963
Angels One Five
March 19, 1952
Acting57
- 1999Adventures in Space and Time as Narrator
- 1999Milk as Harry
- 1995Waiting as Dr Roger Capstick
- 1993Tender Loving Care as Mr Davies
- 1993The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' as Self / Narrator
- 1987The Children of Dynmouth as Mr. Dass
- 1981Chariots of Fire
- 1981The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy as The Book
- 1976Carry On England as Brigadier
- 1976Seven Nights in Japan