Peter Jones

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

84

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

  • Last Holiday

    Last Holiday

  • Screen Two

    Screen Two

  • Rumpole of the Bailey

    Rumpole of the Bailey

  • Father Came Too!

    Father Came Too!

  • The Upper Hand

    The Upper Hand

  • Miss Robin Hood

    Miss Robin Hood

  • Fanny by Gaslight

    Fanny by Gaslight

  • Time, Gentlemen, Please!

    Time, Gentlemen, Please!

  • Forbidden

    Forbidden

  • The Agatha Christie Hour

    The Agatha Christie Hour

  • Vice Versa

    Vice Versa

  • The Goodies

    The Goodies

  • The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

    The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

  • Man of the World

    Man of the World

  • Hot Millions

    Hot Millions

  • The Good Beginning

    The Good Beginning

  • I See a Dark Stranger

    I See a Dark Stranger

  • Man About the House

    Man About the House

  • Chariots of Fire

    Chariots of Fire

  • The Return of the Pink Panther

    The Return of the Pink Panther

  • Tender Loving Care

    Tender Loving Care

  • Operation Bullshine

    Operation Bullshine

  • Saturday Review

    Saturday Review

  • From a Bird's Eye View

    From a Bird's Eye View

  • Dead of Night

    Dead of Night

  • Waiting

    Waiting

  • Beggar My Neighbour

    Beggar My Neighbour

  • Q...

    Q...

  • Zodiac

    Zodiac

  • Confessions of a Pop Performer

    Confessions of a Pop Performer

  • The Magic Box

    The Magic Box

  • High Treason

    High Treason

  • Whoops Apocalypse

    Whoops Apocalypse

  • Blue Murder at St. Trinian's

    Blue Murder at St. Trinian's

  • The Browning Version

    The Browning Version

  • The Blue Lagoon

    The Blue Lagoon

  • Adventures in Space and Time

    Adventures in Space and Time

  • Carry On Doctor

    Carry On Doctor

  • Kindly Leave The Kerb

    Kindly Leave The Kerb

  • Carry On England

    Carry On England

  • Never Let Go

    Never Let Go

  • Innocents in Paris

    Innocents in Paris

  • The Rag Trade

    The Rag Trade

  • Milk

    Milk

  • School for Scoundrels

    School for Scoundrels

  • Private's Progress

    Private's Progress

  • Press for Time

    Press for Time

  • A Stitch in Time

    A Stitch in Time

  • ITV Christmas Comedy

    ITV Christmas Comedy

  • Smashing Time

    Smashing Time

  • The Sandwich Man

    The Sandwich Man

  • Danger Within

    Danger Within

  • The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

    The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

  • Angels One Five

    Angels One Five

  • Treasure Island

    Treasure Island

  • Star Turn

    Star Turn

  • Albert R.N.

    Albert R.N.

  • Seven Nights in Japan

    Seven Nights in Japan

  • For Better, for Worse

    For Better, for Worse

  • Cairo Road

    Cairo Road

  • On Such a Night

    On Such a Night

  • The Yellow Balloon

    The Yellow Balloon

  • The Franchise Affair

    The Franchise Affair

  • The Children Of Dynmouth

    The Children Of Dynmouth

  • The Bulldog Breed

    The Bulldog Breed

  • A Day to Remember

    A Day to Remember

  • John and Julie

    John and Julie

  • 24 Hours of a Woman's Life

    24 Hours of a Woman's Life

  • Mild And Bitter

    Mild And Bitter

  • The Mansion of Madness

    The Mansion of Madness

  • Romanoff and Juliet

    Romanoff and Juliet

  • Just Like a Woman

    Just Like a Woman

  • The Long Memory

    The Long Memory

  • Mr Digby, Darling

    Mr Digby, Darling

  • Chance of a Lifetime

    Chance of a Lifetime

  • One-Upmanship

    One-Upmanship

  • I Thought You'd Gone

    I Thought You'd Gone

  • Nearly a Nasty Accident

    Nearly a Nasty Accident

  • Home to Danger

    Home to Danger

  • Titch

    Titch

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

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