Peter Jones
Acting
Born: 1920-06-12 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Died: 2000-04-10
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
🎬 Movies (20)
Adventures in Space and Time
1999
Narrator
Milk
1999
Harry
Waiting
1995
Dr Roger Capstick
Tender Loving Care
1993
Mr Davies
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
1993
Self / Narrator
The Children of Dynmouth
1987
Mr. Dass
Chariots of Fire
1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
The Book
Carry On England
1976
Brigadier
Seven Nights in Japan
1976
Capt. Balcon
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975
Psychiatrist
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975
Maxy Naus
The Mansion of Madness
1973
Hot Millions
1968
Prison Governor
Smashing Time
1967
Dominic
Carry On Doctor
1967
Chaplain
Just Like a Woman
1967
Saul Alexander
Press for Time
1966
Robin Willobey
The Sandwich Man
1966
Escapologist
Father Came Too!
1964
Actor Playing Charles II
📺 TV Shows (20)
Titch
1997
Self - Narrator
Midsomer Murders
1997
Bunny Dawlish
The Upper Hand
1990
Mr. Baker
Screen Two
1985
Mr. Dass
I Thought You'd Gone
1984
Weekend Playhouse
1984
Arthur Saunders
Saturday Review
1984
The Book (voice)
ITV Christmas Comedy
1983
The Agatha Christie Hour
1982
George Packington
Whoops Apocalypse
1982
Kevin Pork
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
The Book
Minder
1979
Henry
The Rag Trade
1977
Star Turn
1976
One-Upmanship
1976
Gatling-Fenn
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
Major Johnnie Pageant
Zodiac
1974
General Weston
Man About the House
1973
Mr Morris
Kindly Leave The Kerb
1971
The Goodies
1970
Minister for Sports