Acting
Peter Jones
EN, ES cinema · 59 credits
Born
12 June 1920
Died
10 April 2000 (aged 79)
Birthplace
Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Also known as Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones
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
Biography: Sharon Tate – Murdered Innocence
Executive Producer
Milk
as Harry
Adventures in Space and Time
as Narrator
Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell
Director, Writer
Waiting
as Dr Roger Capstick
Tender Loving Care
as Mr Davies
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
as Self / Narrator
The Children of Dynmouth
as Mr. Dass
Carry On England
as Brigadier
Seven Nights in Japan
as Capt. Balcon
Confessions of a Pop Performer
as Maxy Naus
The Return of the Pink Panther
as Psychiatrist
Hot Millions
as Prison Governor
Carry On Doctor
as Chaplain
Just Like a Woman
as Saul Alexander
Smashing Time
as Dominic
Press for Time
as Robin Willobey
The Sandwich Man
as Escapologist
Father Came Too!
as Actor Playing Charles II
A Stitch in Time
as Captain Russell
Nearly a Nasty Accident
as Flight Lt. Winters
School for Scoundrels
as Dudley
Never Let Go
as Alec Berger
The Bulldog Breed
as Diving Instructor
Operation Bullshine
as Gunner Perkins
Danger Within
as Capt. Alfred Piker
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
as Prestwick
Private's Progress
as Arthur Egan
On Such a Night
as Second Gentleman
John and Julie
as Jeremy
For Better, for Worse
as Car Dealer
The Long Memory
as Fisher
A Day to Remember
as Percy Goodall
Innocents in Paris
as Langton
The Good Beginning
as Furrier
Albert R.N.
as Schoolie
Miss Robin Hood
as Cyril Lidstone
Angels One Five
as Sentry
The Magic Box
as Industry Man
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
as Lionel Batts
The Browning Version
as Carstairs
Home to Danger
as Lips Leonard
The Franchise Affair
as Bernard Chadwick
High Treason
as Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
Cairo Road
as Ship Lieutenant
Chance of a Lifetime
as Xenobian
Last Holiday
as Travel Agent
Forbidden
as Pete
The Blue Lagoon
as Michael-child
Vice Versa
as Chawner
I See a Dark Stranger
as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
Dead of Night
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
Fanny by Gaslight
as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)