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