Peter Jones
Acting
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.
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
Age 60 (now 79)
The Return of the Pink Panther
as Psychiatrist
Age 54 (now 79)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
Age 60 (now 79)
Dead of Night
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
Age 25 (now 79)
Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence
Executive Producer
Age 82 (now 79)
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
as Self / Narrator
Age 72 (now 79)
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
Age 60 (now 79)
The Return of the Pink Panther
as Psychiatrist
Age 54 (now 79)
Dead of Night
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
Age 25 (now 79)
Fanny by Gaslight
as Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
Age 23 (now 79)
The Agatha Christie Hour
as George Packington
Age 62 (now 79)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
Age 60 (now 79)
Gathering insights...
Also Known As
Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones
IMDB
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