Peter Jones
Actor
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 by Douglas Adams. His contributions to the series as the voice of The Book became iconic and memorable for fans of the series.
As Director
Filmography
Chariots of Fire
1981
The Return of the Pink Panther
as Psychiatrist 1975
Dead of Night
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited) 1945
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book 1981
The Browning Version
as Carstairs 1951
Carry On Doctor
as Chaplain 1967
School for Scoundrels
as Dudley 1960
Last Holiday
as Travel Agent 1950
The Mansion of Madness
1973
Carry On England
as Brigadier 1976
Angels One Five
as Sentry 1952
A Stitch in Time
as Captain Russell 1963
Never Let Go
as Alec Berger 1960
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
as Prestwick 1957
Private's Progress
as Arthur Egan 1956
Hot Millions
as Prison Governor 1968
I See a Dark Stranger
as Soldier in Pub (uncredited) 1946