Actor
Peter Jones
June 12, 1920 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
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.
Notable work
Often works with
David Lodge
3 titles together
The Return of the Pink Panther, Carry On England, Never Let Go
Terry-Thomas
3 titles together
School for Scoundrels, Blue Murder at St. Trinian's, Private's Progress
John Le Mesurier
3 titles together
School for Scoundrels, Never Let Go, Private's Progress
Peter Sellers
2 titles together
The Return of the Pink Panther, Never Let Go
Grégoire Aslan
2 titles together
The Return of the Pink Panther, Last Holiday
Mervyn Johns
2 titles together
Dead of Night, Never Let Go
Full filmography · 76
Adventures in Space and Time
as Narrator
1999
Milk
as Harry
1999
Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell
Director and Writer
1996
Waiting
as Dr Roger Capstick
1995
Tender Loving Care
as Mr Davies
1993
The Children of Dynmouth
as Mr. Dass
1987
Chariots of Fire
cast
19816.8
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
19817.3
Carry On England
as Brigadier
19764.5
Seven Nights in Japan
as Capt. Balcon
1976
The Return of the Pink Panther
as Psychiatrist
19756.8
Confessions of a Pop Performer
as Maxy Naus
19754.5