Peter Jones
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1920-06-12
Place of Birth
Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
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 For
Nearly a Nasty Accident
May 01, 1961
Carry On Doctor
Dec 02, 1967
Carry On England
Oct 01, 1976
School for Scoundrels
Mar 24, 1960
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Feb 09, 1981
Press for Time
Jan 01, 1966
The Browning Version
Apr 06, 1951
Forbidden
Feb 28, 1949
Home to Danger
Aug 01, 1951
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
Sep 10, 1952
The Mansion of Madness
Aug 10, 1973
Miss Robin Hood
Nov 12, 1952
John and Julie
Jul 26, 1955
Cairo Road
Jun 21, 1950
The Long Memory
Jan 23, 1953
The Sandwich Man
Jul 01, 1966
The Yellow Balloon
Feb 10, 1953
Never Let Go
Jun 02, 1960
Romanoff and Juliet
Jun 08, 1961
A Day to Remember
Nov 10, 1953
The Blue Lagoon
Mar 01, 1949
Private's Progress
Feb 17, 1956
The Franchise Affair
Feb 19, 1951
Angels One Five
Mar 19, 1952
Just Like a Woman
Feb 26, 1967
Tender Loving Care
Oct 03, 1993
Innocents in Paris
Jul 22, 1953
Seven Nights in Japan
Aug 05, 1976
Milk
Jan 01, 1999
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Jan 01, 1975
The Magic Box
Jan 01, 1952
For Better, for Worse
Jun 20, 1954
Operation Bullshine
Jun 30, 1959
Smashing Time
Dec 20, 1967
The Return of the Pink Panther
May 21, 1975
Chariots of Fire
May 15, 1981
The Good Beginning
Oct 05, 1953
Chance of a Lifetime
Apr 24, 1950
Last Holiday
May 15, 1950
Albert R.N.
Nov 23, 1953
On Such a Night
Feb 01, 1956
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Jul 01, 1952
Adventures in Space and Time
Nov 13, 1999
The Children Of Dynmouth
Apr 24, 1987
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Dec 01, 1957
Father Came Too!
Feb 11, 1964
I See a Dark Stranger
Jul 04, 1946
Danger Within
Feb 17, 1959
Dead of Night
Sep 09, 1945
Fanny by Gaslight
May 08, 1944
Hot Millions
Sep 19, 1968
Vice Versa
Jan 28, 1948
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Jan 01, 1993
The Bulldog Breed
Dec 13, 1960
Midsomer Murders
Mar 23, 1997
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Jan 05, 1981
Q...
Mar 24, 1969
The Avengers
Jan 07, 1961
Whoops Apocalypse
Mar 14, 1982
Beggar My Neighbour
Mar 13, 1967
Rumpole of the Bailey
Dec 17, 1975
From a Bird's Eye View
Sep 18, 1970
Mr Digby, Darling
Jan 06, 1969
Kindly Leave The Kerb
May 21, 1971
Mild And Bitter
Mar 19, 1966
Star Turn
May 05, 1976
I Thought You'd Gone
Jul 27, 1984
The Agatha Christie Hour
Sep 07, 1982
One-Upmanship
Mar 10, 1976
Treasure Island
May 01, 1951
The Rag Trade
Sep 11, 1977
Saturday Review
May 12, 1984
ITV Christmas Comedy
Apr 23, 1983
Minder
Oct 29, 1979
The Upper Hand
May 01, 1990
