Peter Jones

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

82

Gender

Male

Birthday

1920-06-12

Day of death

2000-04-10 (79 years old)

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.

Known For

  • Midsomer Murders

    Midsomer Murders

  • Minder

    Minder

  • The Avengers

    The Avengers

  • Rumpole of the Bailey

    Rumpole of the Bailey

  • The Goodies

    The Goodies

  • Man About the House

    Man About the House

  • The Upper Hand

    The Upper Hand

  • The Mansion of Madness

    The Mansion of Madness

  • Man of the World

    Man of the World

  • School for Scoundrels

    School for Scoundrels

  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

  • Press for Time

    Press for Time

  • The Blue Lagoon

    The Blue Lagoon

  • Carry On England

    Carry On England

  • The Magic Box

    The Magic Box

  • The Return of the Pink Panther

    The Return of the Pink Panther

  • The Browning Version

    The Browning Version

  • The Franchise Affair

    The Franchise Affair

  • Dead of Night

    Dead of Night

  • The Agatha Christie Hour

    The Agatha Christie Hour

  • The Sandwich Man

    The Sandwich Man

  • Last Holiday

    Last Holiday

  • A Day to Remember

    A Day to Remember

  • The Yellow Balloon

    The Yellow Balloon

  • Blue Murder at St. Trinian's

    Blue Murder at St. Trinian's

  • Innocents in Paris

    Innocents in Paris

  • Operation Bullshine

    Operation Bullshine

  • Smashing Time

    Smashing Time

  • Fanny by Gaslight

    Fanny by Gaslight

  • Romanoff and Juliet

    Romanoff and Juliet

  • Angels One Five

    Angels One Five

  • High Treason

    High Treason

  • Nearly a Nasty Accident

    Nearly a Nasty Accident

  • Carry On Doctor

    Carry On Doctor

  • The Long Memory

    The Long Memory

  • Never Let Go

    Never Let Go

  • Q...

    Q...

  • I See a Dark Stranger

    I See a Dark Stranger

  • Miss Robin Hood

    Miss Robin Hood

  • Chariots of Fire

    Chariots of Fire

  • Seven Nights in Japan

    Seven Nights in Japan

  • Private's Progress

    Private's Progress

  • Cairo Road

    Cairo Road

  • For Better, for Worse

    For Better, for Worse

  • Father Came Too!

    Father Came Too!

  • Danger Within

    Danger Within

  • Tender Loving Care

    Tender Loving Care

  • Adventures in Space and Time

    Adventures in Space and Time

  • Confessions of a Pop Performer

    Confessions of a Pop Performer

  • A Stitch in Time

    A Stitch in Time

  • Albert R.N.

    Albert R.N.

  • ITV Christmas Comedy

    ITV Christmas Comedy

  • Saturday Review

    Saturday Review

  • The Rag Trade

    The Rag Trade

  • Home to Danger

    Home to Danger

  • Just Like a Woman

    Just Like a Woman

  • The Bulldog Breed

    The Bulldog Breed

  • From a Bird's Eye View

    From a Bird's Eye View

  • Whoops Apocalypse

    Whoops Apocalypse

  • On Such a Night

    On Such a Night

  • Zodiac

    Zodiac

  • 24 Hours of a Woman's Life

    24 Hours of a Woman's Life

  • Chance of a Lifetime

    Chance of a Lifetime

  • Beggar My Neighbour

    Beggar My Neighbour

  • Forbidden

    Forbidden

  • Star Turn

    Star Turn

  • The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

    The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

  • One-Upmanship

    One-Upmanship

  • Hot Millions

    Hot Millions

  • Vice Versa

    Vice Versa

  • The Good Beginning

    The Good Beginning

  • I Thought You'd Gone

    I Thought You'd Gone

  • Treasure Island

    Treasure Island

  • Mr Digby, Darling

    Mr Digby, Darling

  • Kindly Leave The Kerb

    Kindly Leave The Kerb

  • Mild And Bitter

    Mild And Bitter

  • Time, Gentlemen, Please!

    Time, Gentlemen, Please!

  • Milk

    Milk

  • John and Julie

    John and Julie

  • Waiting

    Waiting

  • The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'

    The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'

  • The Children Of Dynmouth

    The Children Of Dynmouth