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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Nearly a Nasty Accident
as Flight Lt. Winters
1961
Carry On Doctor
as Chaplain
1967
Carry On England
as Brigadier
1976
School for Scoundrels
as Dudley
1960
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
1981
Press for Time
as Robin Willobey
1966
The Browning Version
as Carstairs
1951
Forbidden
as Pete
1949
Home to Danger
as Lips Leonard
1951
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
as Bill
1952
The Mansion of Madness
1973
Miss Robin Hood
as Cyril Lidstone
1952
John and Julie
as Jeremy
1955
Cairo Road
as Ship Lieutenant
1950
The Long Memory
as Fisher
1953
The Sandwich Man
as Escapologist
1966
The Yellow Balloon
as Spiv
1953
Never Let Go
as Alec Berger
1960
Romanoff and Juliet
as Otto
1961
A Day to Remember
as Percy Goodall
1953
TV Appearances
Midsomer Murders
as Bunny Dawlish
1997
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
1981
Q...
1969
The Avengers
as Doyle
1961
Beggar My Neighbour
1967
Rumpole of the Bailey
as Major Johnnie Pageant
1975
From a Bird's Eye View
as Clive Beauchamp
1970
Mr Digby, Darling
1969
Kindly Leave The Kerb
1971
Mild And Bitter
1966
Star Turn
1976
I Thought You'd Gone
1984