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
Acting
1961
asFlight Lt. Winters
1967
asChaplain
1976
asBrigadier
1960
asDudley
1981
asThe Book
1966
asRobin Willobey (photographer)
1951
asCarstairs
1949
asPete
1951
asLips Leonard
1952
asBill
1973
as
1952
asCyril Lidstone
1955
asJeremy
1950
asShip Lieutenant
1953
asFisher
1966
asEscapologist
1953
asSpiv
1949
asMichael-child
1953
asPercy Goodall
1960
asAlec Berger
1961
asOtto
1956
asArthur Egan
1951
asBernard Chadwick
1952
asSentry
1967
asSaul Alexander
1993
asMr Davies
1953
asLangton
1976
asCapt. Balcon
1999
asHarry
1975
asMaxy Naus
1952
asIndustry Man
1959
asGunner Perkins
1954
asThe Car Dealer
1967
asDominic
1975
asPsychiatrist
1981
as
1953
asFurrier
1950
asXenobian
1950
asTravel Agent
1953
asSchoolie
1956
asSecond Gentleman
1952
asLionel Batts
1999
asNarrator
1987
asMr. Dass
1957
asPrestwick
1964
asCharles II
1946
asSoldier in Pub (uncredited)
1959
asCapt. Alfred Piker
1945
asFred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
1944
asYoung Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
1968
asPrison Governor
1948
asChawner
1993
asSelf / Narrator
asBunny Dawlish
asThe Book
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Production
2002
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Directing
1987
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