Peter Jones
Acting
- Born:
- 1920-06-12
- Died:
- 2000-04-10
- Place of birth:
- Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
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
Filmography
Adventures in Space and Time
Milk
Titch
Midsomer Murders
Waiting
Tender Loving Care
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
The Upper Hand
The Children of Dynmouth
Screen Two
I Thought You'd Gone
Weekend Playhouse
Saturday Review
ITV Christmas Comedy
The Agatha Christie Hour
Whoops Apocalypse
Chariots of Fire
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Minder
The Rag Trade
Mr Big
Carry On England
Seven Nights in Japan
Star Turn
One-Upmanship
Rumpole of the Bailey
The Return of the Pink Panther
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Zodiac
Man About the House
The Mansion of Madness
Kindly Leave The Kerb
The Goodies
From a Bird's Eye View
Q...
Mr Digby, Darling
Hot Millions
Smashing Time
Carry On Doctor
Beggar My Neighbour
Just Like a Woman
Press for Time
The Sandwich Man
Mild And Bitter
Night Train to Surbiton
Father Came Too!
A Stitch in Time
Man of the World
Romanoff and Juliet
Nearly a Nasty Accident
The Avengers
The Bulldog Breed
Never Let Go
School for Scoundrels
Operation Bullshine
Danger Within
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Private's Progress
On Such a Night
John and Julie
For Better, for Worse
Albert R.N.
A Day to Remember
The Good Beginning
Innocents in Paris
The Yellow Balloon
The Long Memory
Miss Robin Hood
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Angels One Five
The Magic Box
High Treason
Home to Danger
The Browning Version
The Franchise Affair
Cairo Road
Last Holiday
Chance of a Lifetime
The Blue Lagoon
Forbidden
Vice Versa
I See a Dark Stranger
Dead of Night
Fanny by Gaslight