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
Angels One Five
Angels One Five
1952 · 6.1
Sentry
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
1957 · 6.8
Prestwick
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981 · 7.3
The Book
A Stitch in Time
A Stitch in Time
1963 · 7.3
Captain Russell
The Browning Version
The Browning Version
1951 · 7.6
Carstairs
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975 · 4.5
Maxy Naus
The Magic Box
The Magic Box
1952 · 6.5
Industry Man
Seven Nights in Japan
Seven Nights in Japan
1976 · 6.2
Capt. Balcon