Peter Jones
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.
Known For
Flight Lt. Winters
Nearly a Nasty Accident
Chaplain
Carry On Doctor
Brigadier
Carry On England
Dudley
School for Scoundrels
The Book
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Robin Willobey (photographer)
Press for Time
Carstairs
The Browning Version
Pete
Forbidden
Lips Leonard
Home to Danger
Bill
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
La mansión de la locura
Cyril Lidstone
Miss Robin Hood
Jeremy
John and Julie
Ship Lieutenant
Cairo Road
Fisher
The Long Memory
Escapologist
The Sandwich Man
Spiv
The Yellow Balloon
Otto
Romanoff and Juliet
Percy Goodall
A Day to Remember
Alec Berger
Never Let Go
Michael-child
The Blue Lagoon
Arthur Egan
Private's Progress
Bernard Chadwick
The Franchise Affair
Sentry
Angels One Five
Saul Alexander
Just Like a Woman
Mr Davies
Tender Loving Care
Langton
Innocents in Paris
Capt. Balcon
Seven Nights in Japan
Harry
Milk
Maxy Naus
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Industry Man
The Magic Box
The Car Dealer
For Better, for Worse
Gunner Perkins
Operation Bullshine
Dominic
Smashing Time
Psychiatrist
The Return of the Pink Panther
Chariots of Fire
Furrier
The Good Beginning
Xenobian
Chance of a Lifetime
Travel Agent
Last Holiday
Schoolie
Albert R.N.
Second Gentleman
On Such a Night
Lionel Batts
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Narrator
Adventures in Space and Time
Mr. Dass
The Children Of Dynmouth
Prestwick
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Charles II
Father Came Too!
Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
I See a Dark Stranger
Capt. Alfred Piker
Danger Within
Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
Dead of Night
Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
Fanny by Gaslight
Prison Governor
Hot Millions
Chawner
Vice Versa
Self / Narrator
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
53
Gender
Male
Birthday
1920-06-12
Place of Birth
Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Also Known As
Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones