Peter Jones

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

83

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

  • Screen Two

    Screen Two

  • The Upper Hand

    The Upper Hand

  • The Goodies

    The Goodies

  • Never Let Go

    Never Let Go

  • The Agatha Christie Hour

    The Agatha Christie Hour

  • Last Holiday

    Last Holiday

  • Danger Within

    Danger Within

  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

  • Chariots of Fire

    Chariots of Fire

  • High Treason

    High Treason

  • Operation Bullshine

    Operation Bullshine

  • For Better, for Worse

    For Better, for Worse

  • The Blue Lagoon

    The Blue Lagoon

  • Forbidden

    Forbidden

  • Man About the House

    Man About the House

  • Cairo Road

    Cairo Road

  • Saturday Review

    Saturday Review

  • Man of the World

    Man of the World

  • The Return of the Pink Panther

    The Return of the Pink Panther

  • Carry On England

    Carry On England

  • Hot Millions

    Hot Millions

  • Waiting

    Waiting

  • Dead of Night

    Dead of Night

  • The Magic Box

    The Magic Box

  • School for Scoundrels

    School for Scoundrels

  • Blue Murder at St. Trinian's

    Blue Murder at St. Trinian's

  • The Mansion of Madness

    The Mansion of Madness

  • Carry On Doctor

    Carry On Doctor

  • The Long Memory

    The Long Memory

  • Confessions of a Pop Performer

    Confessions of a Pop Performer

  • Vice Versa

    Vice Versa

  • Home to Danger

    Home to Danger

  • A Stitch in Time

    A Stitch in Time

  • The Browning Version

    The Browning Version

  • Nearly a Nasty Accident

    Nearly a Nasty Accident

  • The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

    The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

  • Innocents in Paris

    Innocents in Paris

  • Private's Progress

    Private's Progress

  • A Day to Remember

    A Day to Remember

  • Romanoff and Juliet

    Romanoff and Juliet

  • Albert R.N.

    Albert R.N.

  • Zodiac

    Zodiac

  • Fanny by Gaslight

    Fanny by Gaslight

  • The Franchise Affair

    The Franchise Affair

  • Press for Time

    Press for Time

  • Angels One Five

    Angels One Five

  • From a Bird's Eye View

    From a Bird's Eye View

  • 24 Hours of a Woman's Life

    24 Hours of a Woman's Life

  • Miss Robin Hood

    Miss Robin Hood

  • The Yellow Balloon

    The Yellow Balloon

  • Chance of a Lifetime

    Chance of a Lifetime

  • Star Turn

    Star Turn

  • Seven Nights in Japan

    Seven Nights in Japan

  • I See a Dark Stranger

    I See a Dark Stranger

  • Time, Gentlemen, Please!

    Time, Gentlemen, Please!

  • Father Came Too!

    Father Came Too!

  • The Sandwich Man

    The Sandwich Man

  • Tender Loving Care

    Tender Loving Care

  • The Rag Trade

    The Rag Trade

  • Just Like a Woman

    Just Like a Woman

  • The Bulldog Breed

    The Bulldog Breed

  • On Such a Night

    On Such a Night

  • Beggar My Neighbour

    Beggar My Neighbour

  • Whoops Apocalypse

    Whoops Apocalypse

  • One-Upmanship

    One-Upmanship

  • The Good Beginning

    The Good Beginning

  • ITV Christmas Comedy

    ITV Christmas Comedy

  • Mild And Bitter

    Mild And Bitter

  • Q...

    Q...

  • Smashing Time

    Smashing Time

  • Mr Digby, Darling

    Mr Digby, Darling

  • John and Julie

    John and Julie

  • Kindly Leave The Kerb

    Kindly Leave The Kerb

  • Adventures in Space and Time

    Adventures in Space and Time

  • Treasure Island

    Treasure Island

  • Milk

    Milk

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

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

  • I Thought You'd Gone

    I Thought You'd Gone

  • The Children Of Dynmouth

    The Children Of Dynmouth