Cast
Peter Jones
Acting
Cast
Peter Jones
Known for
Acting
Born
1920-06-12
From
Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Died
2000-04-10
Also known as Peter Geoffrey Francis 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.
Chariots of Fire
The Return of the Pink Panther
as Psychiatrist
Last Holiday
as Travel Agent
Innocents in Paris
as Langton
Vice Versa
as Chawner
The Blue Lagoon
as Michael-child
Carry On Doctor
as Chaplain
Angels One Five
as Sentry
For Better, for Worse
as Car Dealer
Private's Progress
as Arthur Egan
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
as Lionel Batts
The Magic Box
as Industry Man
Danger Within
as Capt. Alfred Piker
Dead of Night
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
Miss Robin Hood
as Cyril Lidstone
The Bulldog Breed
as Diving Instructor
High Treason
as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
Romanoff and Juliet
as Otto
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
A Stitch in Time
as Captain Russell
Milk
as Harry
Press for Time
as Robin Willobey
The Sandwich Man
as Escapologist
Confessions of a Pop Performer
as Maxy Naus
The Browning Version
as Carstairs
Fanny by Gaslight
as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
The Mansion of Madness
Carry On England
as Brigadier
The Good Beginning
as Furrier
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
as Prestwick
Forbidden
as Pete
Albert R.N.
as Schoolie
Cairo Road
as Ship Lieutenant
School for Scoundrels
as Dudley
Hot Millions
as Prison Governor
The Franchise Affair
as Bernard Chadwick
Seven Nights in Japan
as Capt. Balcon
Father Came Too!
as Actor Playing Charles II
Never Let Go
as Alec Berger
Smashing Time
as Dominic
I See a Dark Stranger
as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
Tender Loving Care
as Mr Davies
A Day to Remember
as Percy Goodall
Nearly a Nasty Accident
as Flight Lt. Winters
The Long Memory
as Fisher
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
as Self / Narrator
Chance of a Lifetime
as Xenobian
Just Like a Woman
as Saul Alexander
John and Julie
as Jeremy
The Children of Dynmouth
as Mr. Dass
Waiting
as Dr Roger Capstick
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
as Bill
Adventures in Space and Time
as Narrator
On Such a Night
as Second Gentleman
The Yellow Balloon
as Spiv
Home to Danger
as Lips Leonard
Operation Bullshine
as Gunner Perkins