Actor
Peter Jones
Born 1920 · 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.
Acting
The Return of the Pink Panther
Psychiatrist · 1975
Midsomer Murders
Bunny Dawlish · 1997
Dead of Night
Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited) · 1945
The Avengers
Doyle · 1961
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Book · 1981
The Browning Version
Carstairs · 1951
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Book · 1981
School for Scoundrels
Dudley · 1960
Last Holiday
Travel Agent · 1950
Carry On Doctor
Chaplain · 1967
A Stitch in Time
Captain Russell · 1963
The Goodies
Minister for Sports · 1970
Minder
Henry · 1979
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Prestwick · 1957
Rumpole of the Bailey
Major Johnnie Pageant · 1975
Never Let Go
Alec Berger · 1960
Man About the House
Mr Morris · 1973
Private's Progress
Arthur Egan · 1956
Hot Millions
Prison Governor · 1968
On Such a Night
Second Gentleman · 1956
The Good Beginning
Furrier · 1953
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Self / Narrator · 1993
Miss Robin Hood
Cyril Lidstone · 1952
I See a Dark Stranger
Soldier in Pub (uncredited) · 1946