As Actor
The Children Of Dynmouth
1987
5.5
Peter Jones
Acting
Birth date
June 12, 1920
Birth place
Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Death date
April 10, 2000
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.
Featured in
As Actor
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981
7.2
As Actor
Carry On England
1976
4.6
As Actor
Seven Nights in Japan
1976
6.5
As Actor
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975
4.5
As Actor
Smashing Time
1967
6.2
As Actor
Just Like a Woman
1967
5.0
As Actor
Press for Time
1966
5.6
As Actor
A Stitch in Time
1963
7.4
As Actor
Nearly a Nasty Accident
1961
7.0
As Actor
School for Scoundrels
1960
6.9
As Actor
Danger Within
1959
6.2
As Actor
Private's Progress
1956
6.6
As Actor
The Yellow Balloon
1953
5.6
As Actor
The Browning Version
1951
7.6