Peter Jones
Personal Info
Know For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1920-06-12 (80 years old)
Deathday
2000-04-10
Place of Birth
Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Also known As
Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones
Peter Jones
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.
Acting
1961
as Flight Lt. Winters
1967
as Chaplain
1976
as Brigadier
1960
as Dudley
1981
as The Book
1966
as Robin Willobey (photographer)
1951
as Carstairs
1949
as Pete
1951
as Lips Leonard
1952
as Bill
1952
as Cyril Lidstone
1955
as Jeremy
1950
as Ship Lieutenant
1953
as Fisher
1966
as Escapologist
1953
as Spiv
1961
as Otto
1953
as Percy Goodall
1960
as Alec Berger
1949
as Michael-child
1956
as Arthur Egan
1951
as Bernard Chadwick
1952
as Sentry
1967
as Saul Alexander
1993
as Mr Davies
1953
as Langton
1976
as Capt. Balcon
1999
as Harry
1975
as Maxy Naus
1952
as Industry Man
1954
as The Car Dealer
1959
as Gunner Perkins
1967
as Dominic
1975
as Psychiatrist
1981
1953
as Furrier
1950
as Xenobian
1950
as Travel Agent
1953
as Schoolie
1956
as Second Gentleman
1952
as Lionel Batts
1999
as Narrator
1987
as Mr. Dass
1957
as Prestwick
1964
as Charles II
1946
as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
1959
as Capt. Alfred Piker
1945
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
1944
as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
1968
as Prison Governor
1948
as Chawner
1993
as Self / Narrator
1960
as Diving Instructor
Production
2002
as Executive Producer
1987
as Director
1987
as Writer
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