Peter Jones
Acting
1920-06-12 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
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.
Filmography
Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence
2002 · Movie
Adventures in Space and Time
1999 · Movie
Milk
1999 · Movie
Titch
1997 · Series
Midsomer Murders
1997 · Series
Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell
1996 · Movie
Waiting
1995 · Movie
Tender Loving Care
1993 · Movie
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
1993 · Movie
The Upper Hand
1990 · Series
The Children of Dynmouth
1987 · Movie
Screen Two
1985 · Series
I Thought You'd Gone
1984 · Series
Weekend Playhouse
1984 · Series
Saturday Review
1984 · Series
ITV Christmas Comedy
1983 · Series
The Agatha Christie Hour
1982 · Series
Whoops Apocalypse
1982 · Series
Chariots of Fire
1981 · Movie
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981 · Movie
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981 · Series
Minder
1979 · Series
The Rag Trade
1977 · Series
Mr. Big
1977 · Series
Carry On England
1976 · Movie
Seven Nights in Japan
1976 · Movie
Star Turn
1976 · Series
One-Upmanship
1976 · Series
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975 · Series
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975 · Movie
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975 · Movie
Zodiac
1974 · Series
Man About the House
1973 · Series
The Mansion of Madness
1973 · Movie
Kindly Leave The Kerb
1971 · Series
The Goodies
1970 · Series
From a Bird's Eye View
1970 · Series
Q...
1969 · Series
Mr Digby, Darling
1969 · Series
Hot Millions
1968 · Movie
Smashing Time
1967 · Movie
Carry On Doctor
1967 · Movie
Beggar My Neighbour
1967 · Series
Just Like a Woman
1967 · Movie
Press for Time
1966 · Movie
The Sandwich Man
1966 · Movie
Mild And Bitter
1966 · Series
Night Train to Surbiton
1965 · Series
Father Came Too!
1964 · Movie
A Stitch in Time
1963 · Movie
Man of the World
1962 · Series
Romanoff and Juliet
1961 · Movie
Nearly a Nasty Accident
1961 · Movie
The Avengers
1961 · Series
The Bulldog Breed
1960 · Movie
Never Let Go
1960 · Movie
School for Scoundrels
1960 · Movie
Operation Bullshine
1959 · Movie
Danger Within
1959 · Movie
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
1957 · Movie
Private's Progress
1956 · Movie
On Such a Night
1956 · Movie
John and Julie
1955 · Movie
For Better, for Worse
1954 · Movie
Albert R.N.
1953 · Movie
A Day to Remember
1953 · Movie
The Good Beginning
1953 · Movie
Innocents in Paris
1953 · Movie
The Yellow Balloon
1953 · Movie
The Long Memory
1953 · Movie
Miss Robin Hood
1952 · Movie
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
1952 · Movie
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
1952 · Movie
Angels One Five
1952 · Movie
The Magic Box
1952 · Movie
High Treason
1951 · Movie
Home to Danger
1951 · Movie
Treasure Island
1951 · Series
The Browning Version
1951 · Movie
The Franchise Affair
1951 · Movie
Cairo Road
1950 · Movie
Last Holiday
1950 · Movie
Chance of a Lifetime
1950 · Movie
The Blue Lagoon
1949 · Movie
Forbidden
1949 · Movie
Vice Versa
1948 · Movie
I See a Dark Stranger
1946 · Movie
Dead of Night
1945 · Movie
Fanny by Gaslight
1944 · Movie