Peter Jones
Actor
Born June 12, 1920 in Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
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.
Filmography
Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence
Adventures in Space and Time
Narrator
Milk
Harry
Midsomer Murders
Bunny Dawlish
Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell
Waiting
Dr Roger Capstick
Tender Loving Care
Mr Davies
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Self / Narrator
The Upper Hand
Mr. Baker
The Children of Dynmouth
Mr. Dass
Screen Two
Mr. Dass
ITV Christmas Comedy
The Agatha Christie Hour
George Packington
Whoops Apocalypse
Kevin Pork
Chariots of Fire
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Book
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Book
Minder
Henry
The Rag Trade
Carry On England
Brigadier
Seven Nights in Japan
Capt. Balcon
Rumpole of the Bailey
Major Johnnie Pageant
The Return of the Pink Panther
Psychiatrist
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Maxy Naus
Zodiac
General Weston
Man About the House
Mr Morris
The Mansion of Madness
The Goodies
Minister for Sports
From a Bird's Eye View
Clive Beauchamp
Q...
Hot Millions
Prison Governor
Smashing Time
Dominic
Carry On Doctor
Chaplain
Beggar My Neighbour
Just Like a Woman
Saul Alexander
Press for Time
Robin Willobey
The Sandwich Man
Escapologist
Father Came Too!
Actor Playing Charles II
A Stitch in Time
Captain Russell
Man of the World
The Minister
Romanoff and Juliet
Otto
Nearly a Nasty Accident
Flight Lt. Winters
The Avengers
Doyle
The Bulldog Breed
Diving Instructor
Never Let Go
Alec Berger
School for Scoundrels
Dudley
Operation Bullshine
Gunner Perkins
Danger Within
Capt. Alfred Piker
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Prestwick
Private's Progress
Arthur Egan
On Such a Night
Second Gentleman
John and Julie
Jeremy
For Better, for Worse
Car Dealer
Albert R.N.
Schoolie
A Day to Remember
Percy Goodall
The Good Beginning
Furrier
Innocents in Paris
Langton
The Yellow Balloon
Spiv
The Long Memory
Fisher
Miss Robin Hood
Cyril Lidstone
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
Bill
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Lionel Batts
Angels One Five
Sentry
The Magic Box
Industry Man
High Treason
Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
Home to Danger
Lips Leonard
The Browning Version
Carstairs
The Franchise Affair
Bernard Chadwick
Cairo Road
Ship Lieutenant
Last Holiday
Travel Agent
Chance of a Lifetime
Xenobian
The Blue Lagoon
Michael-child
Forbidden
Pete
Vice Versa
Chawner
I See a Dark Stranger
Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
Dead of Night
Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
Fanny by Gaslight
Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)