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Peter Jones

Peter Jones

Acting Born Jun 12, 1920 -- Died Apr 10, 2000 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

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 memorab...

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Chariots of Fire
6.8
movie
Chariots of Fire
1981
The Return of the Pink Panther
6.8
movie
The Return of the Pink Panther
as Psychiatrist
1975
Midsomer Murders
7.5
tv
Midsomer Murders
as Bunny Dawlish
1997
Dead of Night
7.2
movie
Dead of Night
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
1945
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
7.2
movie
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
1981
The Avengers
7.7
tv
The Avengers
as Doyle
1961
The Browning Version
7.6
movie
The Browning Version
as Carstairs
1951
Carry On Doctor
6.5
movie
Carry On Doctor
as Chaplain
1967
School for Scoundrels
6.9
movie
School for Scoundrels
as Dudley
1960
Last Holiday
7.1
movie
Last Holiday
as Travel Agent
1950
The Mansion of Madness
4.8
movie
The Mansion of Madness
1973
Carry On England
4.4
movie
Carry On England
as Brigadier
1976