Peter Jones
Filmography

Peter Jones

ActorBorn Jun 12, 1920Wem, Shropshire, England, UK77 titles

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.

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Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire
1981 · 6.8
Actor
The Return of the Pink Panther
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975 · 6.8
Psychiatrist
Biography: Sharon Tate – Murdered Innocence
Biography: Sharon Tate – Murdered Innocence
2002 · 6.5
Executive Producer
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981 · 7.3
The Book
Vice Versa
Vice Versa
1948 · 7.2
Chawner
Hot Millions
Hot Millions
1968 · 6.6
Prison Governor
A Stitch in Time
A Stitch in Time
1963 · 7.3
Captain Russell
For Better, for Worse
For Better, for Worse
1954 · 5.8
Car Dealer
A Day to Remember
A Day to Remember
1953 · 7.4
Percy Goodall
Carry On Doctor
Carry On Doctor
1967 · 6.5
Chaplain