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