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.
Known For
Top 40 Movies
Chariots of Fire
1981
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975
Danger Within
1959
Dead of Night
1945
Hot Millions
1968
The Bulldog Breed
1960
Forbidden
1949
Vice Versa
1948
Seven Nights in Japan
1976
A Day to Remember
1953
Last Holiday
1950
The Sandwich Man
1966
Fanny by Gaslight
1944
The Magic Box
1952
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975
Albert R.N.
1953
Romanoff and Juliet
1961
Miss Robin Hood
1952
Private's Progress
1956
Just Like a Woman
1967
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
1952
Operation Bullshine
1959
Angels One Five
1952
Never Let Go
1960
The Browning Version
1951
The Blue Lagoon
1949
I See a Dark Stranger
1946
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
John and Julie
1955
A Stitch in Time
1963
School for Scoundrels
1960
Milk
1999
Innocents in Paris
1953
On Such a Night
1956
Cairo Road
1950
Chance of a Lifetime
1950
High Treason
1951
Carry On England
1976
Carry On Doctor
1967
Blue Murder at St Trinian's
1957