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
Carry On Doctor
6.5
Carry On England
4.7
School for Scoundrels
7
Never Let Go
6.6
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
7.2
The Browning Version
7.6
Forbidden
6.9
Home to Danger
6
Romanoff and Juliet
5.4
Miss Robin Hood
7.4
John and Julie
4.8
Cairo Road
5.8
A Day to Remember
7.2
The Blue Lagoon
6
The Yellow Balloon
5.6
Private's Progress
6.3
The Franchise Affair
6.7
Angels One Five
6
Seven Nights in Japan
6.5
Just Like a Woman
5
Tender Loving Care
0
Milk
2
Confessions of a Pop Performer
5.2
The Magic Box
6.3
Operation Bullshine
4.6
For Better, for Worse
5.6
Smashing Time
6.3
The Return of the Pink Panther
6.8
Chariots of Fire
6.8
The Good Beginning
0
Chance of a Lifetime
6.3
Last Holiday
7.3
On Such a Night
0
Albert R.N.
7.1
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
8
Adventures in Space and Time
0
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
6.4
The Children Of Dynmouth
7
Father Came Too!
5.9
I See a Dark Stranger
6.4
Danger Within
6.2
Dead of Night
7.2
Fanny by Gaslight
5.7
Hot Millions
6.4
Vice Versa
6.3
Press for Time
5.8
The Mansion of Madness
4.6
Nearly a Nasty Accident
7
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
4.7
The Long Memory
6.5
The Sandwich Man
6.1