Peter Jones

Actor

1920-06-12 – 2000-04-10 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

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.

• Chariots of Fire (1981)
• The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) — Psychiatrist
• Dead of Night (1945) — Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
• The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (1981) — The Book
• The Browning Version (1951) — Carstairs
• Carry On Doctor (1967) — Chaplain
• School for Scoundrels (1960) — Dudley
• Last Holiday (1950) — Travel Agent
• The Mansion of Madness (1973)
• Carry On England (1976) — Brigadier
• A Stitch in Time (1963) — Captain Russell
• Angels One Five (1952) — Sentry
• Never Let Go (1960) — Alec Berger
• Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957) — Prestwick
• Hot Millions (1968) — Prison Governor
• Private's Progress (1956) — Arthur Egan
• Confessions of a Pop Performer (1975) — Maxy Naus
• I See a Dark Stranger (1946) — Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
• The Magic Box (1952) — Industry Man
• The Long Memory (1953) — Fisher
• Danger Within (1959) — Capt. Alfred Piker
• The Bulldog Breed (1960) — Diving Instructor
• Press for Time (1966) — Robin Willobey
• Innocents in Paris (1953) — Langton