Peter Jones
Acting

Peter Jones

Born 12 June 1920 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK · Died 10 April 2000

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

Chariots of Fire
The Return of the Pink Panther
Midsomer Murders
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Avengers
The Browning Version
Carry On Doctor
School for Scoundrels
Last Holiday
The Mansion of Madness
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Carry On England
Milk
Adventures in Space and Time
Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell
Waiting
Tender Loving Care
The Children of Dynmouth
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Chariots of Fire
Carry On England
Seven Nights in Japan
Confessions of a Pop Performer
The Return of the Pink Panther
The Mansion of Madness
Hot Millions
Carry On Doctor
Just Like a Woman
Smashing Time
Press for Time
The Sandwich Man
Father Came Too!
A Stitch in Time
Nearly a Nasty Accident
Romanoff and Juliet
School for Scoundrels
Never Let Go
The Bulldog Breed
Operation Bullshine
Danger Within
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Private's Progress
On Such a Night
John and Julie
For Better, for Worse
The Long Memory
The Yellow Balloon
A Day to Remember
Innocents in Paris
The Good Beginning
Albert R.N.
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
Miss Robin Hood
Angels One Five
The Magic Box
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
The Browning Version
Home to Danger
The Franchise Affair
Cairo Road
Chance of a Lifetime
Last Holiday
Forbidden
The Blue Lagoon
Vice Versa
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