Peter Jones
Acting
🎂 1920-06-12
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.
Cast credits(75)
Bunny Dawlish
1997
Mr. Baker
1990
Minister for Sports
1970
Doyle
1961
Henry
1979
The Book
1981
1969
Clive Beauchamp
1970
1982
1982
1977
1975
1967
1976
1951
1983
The Book (voice)
1984
1966
1984
1971
1969
Psychiatrist
1975
1981
1976
Capt. Alfred Piker
1959
Industry Man
1952
Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
1945
Michael-child
1949
Dudley
1960
Sentry
1952
Arthur Egan
1956
Maxy Naus
1975
Harry
1999
Carstairs
1951
Travel Agent
1950
Prestwick
1957
Chawner
1948
Capt. Balcon
1976
Dominic
1967
Schoolie
1953
Charles II
1964
Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
1946
Langton
1953
Alec Berger
1960
Escapologist
1966
Chaplain
1967
Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
1944
Xenobian
1950
Spiv
1953
Prison Governor
1968
Bill
1952
Gunner Perkins
1959
Cyril Lidstone
1952
Percy Goodall
1953
Ship Lieutenant
1950
Otto
1961
The Book
1981
Lionel Batts
1952
Pete
1949
Lips Leonard
1951
Brigadier
1976
1973
The Car Dealer
1954
Saul Alexander
1967
Robin Willobey (photographer)
1966
Fisher
1953
Jeremy
1955
Furrier
1953
Mr Davies
1993
Second Gentleman
1956
Flight Lt. Winters
1961
Bernard Chadwick
1951
Narrator
1999
Mr. Dass
1987
Self / Narrator
1993
