Acting
Peter Jones
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Jun 12, 1920
- Died
- Apr 10, 2000
- Place of birth
- Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
- Also known as
- Peter Geoffrey Francis 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.Read more
Acting credits
Midsomer Murders
Bunny Dawlish
The Avengers
Doyle
Minder
Henry
Screen Two
Mr. Dass
Rumpole of the Bailey
Major Johnnie Pageant
The Upper Hand
Mr. Baker
The Goodies
Minister for Sports
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Book
The Agatha Christie Hour
George Packington
Man About the House
Mr Morris
Man of the World
The Minister
Q...
Saturday Review
The Book (voice)
From a Bird's Eye View
Clive Beauchamp
The Rag Trade
Star Turn
ITV Christmas Comedy
One-Upmanship
Gatling-Fenn
Whoops Apocalypse
Kevin Pork
Mr Big
Eddie
Zodiac
General Weston
Beggar My Neighbour
Weekend Playhouse
Arthur Saunders
Mr Digby, Darling
I Thought You'd Gone
Kindly Leave The Kerb
Titch
Self - Narrator
Night Train to Surbiton
Matthew Pilbeam
Mild And Bitter