Peter Jones
Acting
1920-06-12 · 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.
movieAdventures in Space and Time
as Narrator · 1999 · 9.0
movieMilk
as Harry · 1999 · 4.0
tvTitch
as Self - Narrator · 1997 · 9.0
tvMidsomer Murders
as Bunny Dawlish · 1997 · 7.5
movieWaiting
as Dr Roger Capstick · 1995 · 0.0
movieTender Loving Care
as Mr Davies · 1993 · 0.0
movieThe Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
as Self / Narrator · 1993 · 10.0
tvThe Upper Hand
as Mr. Baker · 1990 · 7.2
movieThe Children of Dynmouth
as Mr. Dass · 1987 · 5.5
tvScreen Two
as Mr. Dass · 1985 · 7.1
tvI Thought You'd Gone
as · 1984 · 0.0
tvWeekend Playhouse
as Arthur Saunders · 1984 · 0.0
tvSaturday Review
as The Book (voice) · 1984 · 0.0
tvITV Christmas Comedy
as · 1983 · 0.0
tvThe Agatha Christie Hour
as George Packington · 1982 · 6.8
tvWhoops Apocalypse
as Kevin Pork · 1982 · 6.9
movieChariots of Fire
as · 1981 · 6.8
movieThe Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book · 1981 · 7.2
tvThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book · 1981 · 8.0
tvMinder
as Henry · 1979 · 7.1
tvThe Rag Trade
as · 1977 · 7.0
movieCarry On England
as Brigadier · 1976 · 4.5
movieSeven Nights in Japan
as Capt. Balcon · 1976 · 6.6
tvStar Turn
as · 1976 · 0.0