Peter Jones

Born: 1920-06-12, Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

Died: 2000-04-10

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.

Filmography

• Midsomer Murders (1997)
• Screen Two (1985)
• Rumpole of the Bailey (1975)
• The Agatha Christie Hour (1982)
• The Goodies (1970)
• The Upper Hand (1990)
• Man About the House (1973)
• Chariots of Fire (1981)
• The Return of the Pink Panther (1975)
• The Rag Trade (1977)
• Hot Millions (1968)
• Dead of Night (1945)
• Whoops Apocalypse (1982)
• From a Bird's Eye View (1970)
• Beggar My Neighbour (1967)
• Carry On Doctor (1967)
• Cairo Road (1950)
• Smashing Time (1967)
• Confessions of a Pop Performer (1975)
• Danger Within (1959)
• The Magic Box (1952)
• The Bulldog Breed (1960)
• I See a Dark Stranger (1946)
• A Stitch in Time (1963)
• Carry On England (1976)
• Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957)
• Angels One Five (1952)
• Press for Time (1966)
• Adventures in Space and Time (1999)
• High Treason (1951)