Peter Jones
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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
Credits
Chariots of Fire (1981)
Actor
Dead of Night (1945)
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
The Return of the Pink Panther (1975)
as Psychiatrist
Vice Versa (1948)
as Chawner
Hot Millions (1968)
as Prison Governor
Carry On Doctor (1967)
as Chaplain
For Better, for Worse (1954)
as Car Dealer
Confessions of a Pop Performer (1975)
as Maxy Naus
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (1981)
as The Book
The Sandwich Man (1966)
as Escapologist
A Stitch in Time (1963)
as Captain Russell
The Magic Box (1952)
as Industry Man
Last Holiday (1950)
as Travel Agent
The Bulldog Breed (1960)
as Diving Instructor
A Day to Remember (1953)
as Percy Goodall
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957)
as Prestwick
Cairo Road (1950)
as Ship Lieutenant
Seven Nights in Japan (1976)
as Capt. Balcon
Tender Loving Care (1993)
as Mr Davies
School for Scoundrels (1960)
as Dudley
I See a Dark Stranger (1946)
as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
The Mansion of Madness (1973)
Actor
Never Let Go (1960)
as Alec Berger
The Browning Version (1951)
as Carstairs
The Blue Lagoon (1949)
as Michael-child
Adventures in Space and Time (1999)
as Narrator
Carry On England (1976)
as Brigadier
Forbidden (1949)
as Pete
Waiting (1995)
as Dr Roger Capstick
Just Like a Woman (1967)
as Saul Alexander
Fanny by Gaslight (1944)
as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
24 Hours of a Woman's Life (1952)
as Bill
Nearly a Nasty Accident (1961)
as Flight Lt. Winters
Private's Progress (1956)
as Arthur Egan
The Long Memory (1953)
as Fisher
Chance of a Lifetime (1950)
as Xenobian
Miss Robin Hood (1952)
as Cyril Lidstone
Press for Time (1966)
as Robin Willobey
Angels One Five (1952)
as Sentry
John and Julie (1955)
as Jeremy
Time, Gentlemen, Please! (1952)
as Lionel Batts
Operation Bullshine (1959)
as Gunner Perkins
Smashing Time (1967)
as Dominic
Innocents in Paris (1953)
as Langton
On Such a Night (1956)
as Second Gentleman
The Children of Dynmouth (1987)
as Mr. Dass
The Yellow Balloon (1953)
as Spiv
High Treason (1951)
as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
Father Came Too! (1964)
as Actor Playing Charles II
The Good Beginning (1953)
as Furrier
Danger Within (1959)
as Capt. Alfred Piker
Romanoff and Juliet (1961)
as Otto
Albert R.N. (1953)
as Schoolie
The Franchise Affair (1951)
as Bernard Chadwick
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (1993)
as Self / Narrator
Home to Danger (1951)
as Lips Leonard
Milk (1999)
as Harry