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Peter Jones

Peter Jones

Acting · Born 1920-06-12 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

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

movie 6.8 Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire
1981
movie 6.8 The Return of the Pink Panther
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975
tv 7.5 Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
1997
movie 7.2 Dead of Night
Dead of Night
1945
movie 7.3 The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
tv 7.8 The Avengers
The Avengers
1961
movie 7.6 The Browning Version
The Browning Version
1951
movie 6.5 Carry On Doctor
Carry On Doctor
1967
movie 6.9 School for Scoundrels
School for Scoundrels
1960
movie 7.1 Last Holiday
Last Holiday
1950
movie 4.8 The Mansion of Madness
The Mansion of Madness
1973
movie 4.5 Carry On England
Carry On England
1976
tv 8.0 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981
movie 7.4 A Stitch in Time
A Stitch in Time
1963
movie 6.1 Angels One Five
Angels One Five
1952
movie 6.5 Never Let Go
Never Let Go
1960
movie 6.8 Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
1957
tv 7.2 Minder
Minder
1979