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