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