
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.
Acting (57 movies)

Nearly a Nasty Accident
1961

Carry On Doctor
1967

Carry On England
1976

School for Scoundrels
1960

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981

Press for Time
1966

The Browning Version
1951

Forbidden
1949

Home to Danger
1951

24 Hours of a Woman's Life
1952

The Mansion of Madness
1973

Miss Robin Hood
1952

John and Julie
1955

Cairo Road
1950

The Long Memory
1953

The Sandwich Man
1966

The Yellow Balloon
1953

Romanoff and Juliet
1961

A Day to Remember
1953

Never Let Go
1960

The Blue Lagoon
1949

Private's Progress
1956

The Franchise Affair
1951

Angels One Five
1952

Just Like a Woman
1967

Tender Loving Care
1993

Innocents in Paris
1953

Seven Nights in Japan
1976

Milk
1999

Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975

The Magic Box
1952

For Better, for Worse
1954

Operation Bullshine
1959

Smashing Time
1967

The Return of the Pink Panther
1975

Chariots of Fire
1981

The Good Beginning
1953

Chance of a Lifetime
1950

Last Holiday
1950

Albert R.N.
1953

On Such a Night
1956

Time, Gentlemen, Please!
1952

Adventures in Space and Time
1999

The Children Of Dynmouth
1987

Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
1957

Father Came Too!
1964

I See a Dark Stranger
1946

Danger Within
1959

Dead of Night
1945

Fanny by Gaslight
1944

Hot Millions
1968

Vice Versa
1948

The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
1993

The Bulldog Breed
1960

A Stitch in Time
1963

High Treason
1951

Waiting
1995
Directing (1 movie)
| Title | Year | Job | 
|---|---|---|
| Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell | 1996 | Writer | 
| Sharon Tate: Murdered Innocence | 2002 | Executive Producer | 
