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