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
The Return of the Pink Panther
(1975)
Psychiatrist
Chariots of Fire
(1981)
Hot Millions
(1968)
Prison Governor
Dead of Night
(1945)
Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
The Browning Version
(1951)
Carstairs
Last Holiday
(1950)
Travel Agent
Full Filmography
Acting
Fanny by Gaslight
(1944)
Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
Dead of Night
(1945)
Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
I See a Dark Stranger
(1946)
Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
Vice Versa
(1948)
Chawner
The Blue Lagoon
(1949)
Michael-child
Forbidden
(1949)
Pete
Chance of a Lifetime
(1950)
Xenobian
Last Holiday
(1950)
Travel Agent
Cairo Road
(1950)
Ship Lieutenant
The Browning Version
(1951)
Carstairs
Home to Danger
(1951)
Lips Leonard
The Franchise Affair
(1951)
Bernard Chadwick
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
(1952)
Bill
Miss Robin Hood
(1952)
Cyril Lidstone
Angels One Five
(1952)
Sentry
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
(1952)
Lionel Batts
The Magic Box
(1952)
Industry Man
A Day to Remember
(1953)
Percy Goodall
Innocents in Paris
(1953)
Langton
The Yellow Balloon
(1953)
Spiv
Albert R.N.
(1953)
Schoolie
The Good Beginning
(1953)
Furrier
The Long Memory
(1953)
Fisher
For Better, for Worse
(1954)
The Car Dealer
John and Julie
(1955)
Jeremy
On Such a Night
(1956)
Second Gentleman
Private's Progress
(1956)
Arthur Egan
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
(1957)
Prestwick
Operation Bullshine
(1959)
Gunner Perkins
Danger Within
(1959)
Capt. Alfred Piker
Never Let Go
(1960)
Alec Berger
School for Scoundrels
(1960)
Dudley
Nearly a Nasty Accident
(1961)
Flight Lt. Winters
Romanoff and Juliet
(1961)
Otto
Father Came Too!
(1964)
Charles II
The Sandwich Man
(1966)
Escapologist
Press for Time
(1966)
Robin Willobey (photographer)
Just Like a Woman
(1967)
Saul Alexander
Carry On Doctor
(1967)
Chaplain
Smashing Time
(1967)
Dominic
Hot Millions
(1968)
Prison Governor
The Mansion of Madness
(1973)
The Return of the Pink Panther
(1975)
Psychiatrist
Confessions of a Pop Performer
(1975)
Maxy Naus
Seven Nights in Japan
(1976)
Capt. Balcon
Carry On England
(1976)
Brigadier
Chariots of Fire
(1981)
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
(1981)
The Book
The Children Of Dynmouth
(1987)
Mr. Dass
Tender Loving Care
(1993)
Mr Davies
Adventures in Space and Time
(1999)
Narrator
Milk
(1999)
Harry