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.
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Birthday
6/12/1920
Nearly a Nasty Accident
7
Carry On Doctor
6.4
Carry On England
4.6
School for Scoundrels
7
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
7.157
Press for Time
5.821
The Browning Version
7.6
Forbidden
6.9
Home to Danger
6
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
4.7
The Mansion of Madness
4.581
Miss Robin Hood
7.4
John and Julie
4.8
Cairo Road
5.8
The Long Memory
6.5
The Sandwich Man
6.1
The Yellow Balloon
5.6
Never Let Go
6.538
Romanoff and Juliet
5.4
A Day to Remember
7.2
The Blue Lagoon
6
Private's Progress
6.4
The Franchise Affair
6.7
Angels One Five
6
Just Like a Woman
5
Tender Loving Care
0
Innocents in Paris
5.2
Seven Nights in Japan
6.5
Milk
2
Confessions of a Pop Performer
5.056
The Magic Box
6.3
For Better, for Worse
5.6
Operation Bullshine
5.083
Smashing Time
6.25
The Return of the Pink Panther
6.8
Chariots of Fire
6.789
The Good Beginning
0
Chance of a Lifetime
6.3
Last Holiday
7.302
Albert R.N.
7.15
On Such a Night
0
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
8
Adventures in Space and Time
0
The Children Of Dynmouth
5.5
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
6.4
Father Came Too!
5.95
I See a Dark Stranger
6.261
Danger Within
6.2
Dead of Night
7.181
Fanny by Gaslight
5.7
Hot Millions
6.56
Vice Versa
6.3