Peter Jones
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1920-06-12
Day of Death
2000-04-10 (79 years old)
Place of Birth
Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Peter Jones
Biography
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
Acting
(1999)
Adventures in Space and Time
as Narrator
(1999)
Milk
as Harry
(1993)
Tender Loving Care
as Mr Davies
(1993)
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
as Self / Narrator
(1987)
The Children Of Dynmouth
as Mr. Dass
(1981)
(1981)
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
(1976)
Carry On England
as Brigadier
(1976)
Seven Nights in Japan
as Capt. Balcon
(1975)
The Return of the Pink Panther
as Psychiatrist
(1975)
Confessions of a Pop Performer
as Maxy Naus
(1973)
(1968)
Hot Millions
as Prison Governor
(1967)
Smashing Time
as Dominic
(1967)
Carry On Doctor
as Chaplain
(1967)
Just Like a Woman
as Saul Alexander
(1966)
Press for Time
as Robin Willobey
(1966)
The Sandwich Man
as Escapologist
(1964)
Father Came Too!
as Charles II
(1963)
A Stitch in Time
as Captain Russell
(1961)
Romanoff and Juliet
as Otto
(1961)
Nearly a Nasty Accident
as Flight Lt. Winters
(1960)
School for Scoundrels
as Dudley
(1960)
Never Let Go
as Alec Berger
(1960)
The Bulldog Breed
as Diving Instructor
(1959)
Operation Bullshine
as Gunner Perkins
(1959)
Danger Within
as Capt. Alfred Piker
(1957)
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
as Prestwick
(1956)
Private's Progress
as Arthur Egan
(1956)
On Such a Night
as Second Gentleman
(1955)
John and Julie
as Jeremy
(1954)
For Better, for Worse
as The Car Dealer
(1953)
Innocents in Paris
as Langton
(1953)
The Yellow Balloon
as Spiv
(1953)
A Day to Remember
as Percy Goodall
(1953)
The Long Memory
as Fisher
(1953)
Albert R.N.
as Schoolie
(1953)
The Good Beginning
as Furrier
(1952)
The Magic Box
as Industry Man
(1952)
Angels One Five
as Sentry
(1952)
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
as Bill
(1952)
Miss Robin Hood
as Cyril Lidstone
(1952)
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
as Lionel Batts
(1951)
The Franchise Affair
as Bernard Chadwick
(1951)
The Browning Version
as Carstairs
(1951)
High Treason
as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
(1951)
Home to Danger
as Lips Leonard
(1950)
Last Holiday
as Travel Agent
(1950)
Cairo Road
as Ship Lieutenant
(1950)
Chance of a Lifetime
as Xenobian
(1949)
The Blue Lagoon
as Michael-child
(1949)
Forbidden
as Pete
(1948)
Vice Versa
as Chawner
(1946)
I See a Dark Stranger
as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
(1945)
Dead of Night
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
(1944)
Fanny by Gaslight
as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
Crew
(2002)
Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence
Executive Producer
(1987)
Platinum Bombshell
Director, Writer