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
The Return of the Pink Panther
Dead of Night
Dead of Night

1945

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

Vice Versa
Vice Versa

1948

as Chawner

Albert R.N.
Albert R.N.

1953

as Schoolie

The Browning Version
The Browning Version

1951

as Carstairs

Hot Millions
Hot Millions

1968

as Prison Governor

Last Holiday
Last Holiday

1950

as Travel Agent

Carry On Doctor
Carry On Doctor

1967

as Chaplain

Carry On England
Carry On England

1976

as Brigadier

Forbidden
Forbidden

1949

as Pete

The Magic Box
The Magic Box

1952

as Industry Man

Danger Within
Danger Within

1959

as Capt. Alfred Piker

Fanny by Gaslight
Fanny by Gaslight

1944

as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)

The Bulldog Breed
The Bulldog Breed

1960

as Diving Instructor

Confessions of a Pop Performer
The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon

1949

as Michael-child

Private's Progress
Private's Progress

1956

as Arthur Egan

High Treason
High Treason

1951

as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy