Peter Jones
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.
84 acting credits · 1 directing credit
Acting · 84
Midsomer Murders
1997
The Avengers
1961
Minder
1979
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
Screen Two
1985
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
The Upper Hand
1990
The Goodies
1970
Man of the World
1962
The Agatha Christie Hour
1982
Chariots of Fire
1981
Man About the House
1973
ITV Christmas Comedy
1983
Zodiac
1974
Star Turn
1976
Whoops Apocalypse
1982
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975
Dead of Night
1945
Carry On Doctor
1967
From a Bird's Eye View
1970
Q...
1969
Beggar My Neighbour
1967
One-Upmanship
1976
A Stitch in Time
1963
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975
The Blue Lagoon
1949
The Browning Version
1951
Saturday Review
1984
Danger Within
1959
The Rag Trade
1977
Vice Versa
1948
The Mansion of Madness
1973
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
1957
Titch
1997
Carry On England
1976
The Magic Box
1952
Albert R.N.
1953
The Sandwich Man
1966
Innocents in Paris
1953
Private's Progress
1956
Last Holiday
1950
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
Hot Millions
1968
For Better, for Worse
1954
Treasure Island
1951
Never Let Go
1960
The Bulldog Breed
1960
I See a Dark Stranger
1946
Seven Nights in Japan
1976
Angels One Five
1952
Milk
1999
Fanny by Gaslight
1944
The Long Memory
1953
Just Like a Woman
1967
School for Scoundrels
1960
Mr Digby, Darling
1969
The Franchise Affair
1951
Press for Time
1966
Smashing Time
1967
A Day to Remember
1953
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
1952
Cairo Road
1950
High Treason
1951
Miss Robin Hood
1952
Forbidden
1949
John and Julie
1955
Operation Bullshine
1959
The Good Beginning
1953
I Thought You'd Gone
1984
Tender Loving Care
1993
Father Came Too!
1964
Romanoff and Juliet
1961
On Such a Night
1956
Chance of a Lifetime
1950
The Yellow Balloon
1953
Mild And Bitter
1966
Waiting
1995
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
1952
Adventures in Space and Time
1999
Kindly Leave The Kerb
1971
The Children of Dynmouth
1987
Nearly a Nasty Accident
1961
Home to Danger
1951
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
1993
