Peter Jones
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.
Acting
Movie
Chariots of Fire
1981
Movie
The Return of the Pink Panther
as Psychiatrist
1975
TV
Midsomer Murders
as Bunny Dawlish
1997
Movie
Dead of Night
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
1945
Movie
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
1981
TV
The Avengers
as Doyle
1961
Movie
The Browning Version
as Carstairs
1951
Movie
Carry On Doctor
as Chaplain
1967
Movie
School for Scoundrels
as Dudley
1960
Movie
Last Holiday
as Travel Agent
1950
Movie
The Mansion of Madness
1973
Movie
Carry On England
as Brigadier
1976
TV
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
1981
Movie
A Stitch in Time
as Captain Russell
1963
Movie
Angels One Five
as Sentry
1952
Movie
Never Let Go
as Alec Berger
1960
Movie
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
as Prestwick
1957
Movie
Hot Millions
as Prison Governor
1968
Movie
Private's Progress
as Arthur Egan
1956
TV
Minder
as Henry
1979
Movie
I See a Dark Stranger
as Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
1946
Movie
Confessions of a Pop Performer
as Maxy Naus
1975
TV
The Goodies
as Minister for Sports
1970
Movie
The Magic Box
as Industry Man
1952
