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.
Personal info
Gender
Male
Birthday
1920-06-12
Place of birth
Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
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Cast
Nearly a Nasty Accident
1961
7.00
Carry On Doctor
1967
6.50
Carry On England
1976
4.50
School for Scoundrels
1960
6.93
Press for Time
1966
5.60
The Browning Version
1951
7.60
Forbidden
1949
6.90
Home to Danger
1951
6.00
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
1952
4.75
The Mansion of Madness
1973
4.70
Miss Robin Hood
1952
7.88
John and Julie
1955
4.60
Cairo Road
1950
5.80
The Long Memory
1953
6.58
The Sandwich Man
1966
6.10
The Yellow Balloon
1953
5.60
The Blue Lagoon
1949
5.68
A Day to Remember
1953
6.90
Never Let Go
1960
6.50
Romanoff and Juliet
1961
5.40
Private's Progress
1956
6.60
The Franchise Affair
1951
6.70
Angels One Five
1952
6.10
Just Like a Woman
1967
5.00
Tender Loving Care
1993
0.00
Innocents in Paris
1953
4.80
Seven Nights in Japan
1976
6.50
Milk
1999
2.00
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975
4.42
The Magic Box
1952
6.40
Operation Bullshine
1959
5.10
For Better, for Worse
1954
5.60
Smashing Time
1967
6.20
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975
6.80
Chariots of Fire
1981
6.80
The Good Beginning
1953
0.00
Chance of a Lifetime
1950
6.30
Last Holiday
1950
7.11
Albert R.N.
1953
7.20
On Such a Night
1956
0.00
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
1952
8.00
Adventures in Space and Time
1999
0.00
The Children Of Dynmouth
1987
5.50
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
1957
6.70
Father Came Too!
1964
5.50
I See a Dark Stranger
1946
6.40
Danger Within
1959
6.20
Dead of Night
1945
7.20
Fanny by Gaslight
1944
5.35
Hot Millions
1968
6.50
Vice Versa
1948
6.30
The Bulldog Breed
1960
5.70
A Stitch in Time
1963
7.40
High Treason
1951
5.30
Waiting
1995
0.00