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