Overview
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
12 Jun, 1920 (104 years old)
Death date
10 Apr, 2000
Peter Jones
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.
Known For
Acting
1981
Chariots of Fire
1976
Carry On England
1976
Seven Nights in Japan
1975
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1973
The Mansion of Madness
1968
Hot Millions
1967
Smashing Time
1967
Carry On Doctor
1967
Just Like a Woman
1966
That Swinging City
1966
Press for Time
1964
Father Came Too!
1961
Romanoff and Juliet
1960
School for Scoundrels
1959
Operation Bullshine
1959
Danger Within
1957
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
1956
Private's Progress
1953
Albert R.N.
1953
The Good Beginning
1945
Dead of Night