Peter Jones
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
Chariots of Fire
1981
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975
as Psychiatrist
Vice Versa
1948
as Chawner
Dead of Night
1945
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
Hot Millions
1968
as Prison Governor
Forbidden
1949
as Pete
Danger Within
1959
as Capt. Alfred Piker
Fanny by Gaslight
1944
as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
The Sandwich Man
1966
as Escapologist
Last Holiday
1950
as Travel Agent
Miss Robin Hood
1952
as Cyril Lidstone
Adventures in Space and Time
1999
as Narrator
Albert R.N.
1953
as Schoolie
The Bulldog Breed
1960
as Diving Instructor
Private's Progress
1956
as Arthur Egan
Carry On Doctor
1967
as Chaplain
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
1952
as Lionel Batts
Romanoff and Juliet
1961
as Otto
The Browning Version
1951
as Carstairs
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975
as Maxy Naus