
Peter Jones
Actor
Born: June 12, 1920 (79 years old)
Died: April 10, 2000
Place of birth: Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
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.
Filmography (53)
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981, ★ 8)
- School for Scoundrels (1960, ★ 6.9)
- The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (1981, ★ 7.2)
- The Browning Version (1951, ★ 7.6)
- Miss Robin Hood (1952, ★ 7.9)
- Forbidden (1949, ★ 6.9)
- Midsomer Murders (1997, ★ 7.5)
- The Avengers (1961, ★ 7.7)
- The Long Memory (1953, ★ 6.6)
- A Day to Remember (1953, ★ 6.9)
- The Goodies (1970, ★ 7.5)
- Carry On Doctor (1967, ★ 6.5)
- Home to Danger (1951, ★ 6)
- Cairo Road (1950, ★ 5.8)
- The Sandwich Man (1966, ★ 6.1)
- The Yellow Balloon (1953, ★ 5.8)
- Never Let Go (1960, ★ 6.5)
- Private's Progress (1956, ★ 6.5)
- Seven Nights in Japan (1976, ★ 6.4)
- The Magic Box (1952, ★ 6.4)
- The Return of the Pink Panther (1975, ★ 6.8)
- Chariots of Fire (1981, ★ 6.8)
- Blue Murder at St Trinian's (1957, ★ 6.7)
- I See a Dark Stranger (1946, ★ 6.4)
- Dead of Night (1945, ★ 7.2)
- A Stitch in Time (1963, ★ 7.4)
- Smashing Time (1967, ★ 6.2)
- Chance of a Lifetime (1950, ★ 6.3)
- Last Holiday (1950, ★ 7.1)
- Albert R.N. (1953, ★ 7.2)