Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
June 12, 1920
Died
April 10, 2000 (age 79)
Place of Birth
Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
Also Known As
Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones
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.
Peter Jones Intro to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
VideoKnown For
TV
Midsomer Murders
Bunny Dawlish
1997
TV
The Avengers
Doyle
1961
TV
Minder
Henry
1979
TV
Screen Two
Mr. Dass
1985
TV
Rumpole of the Bailey
Major Johnnie Pageant
1975
TV
The Goodies
Minister for Sports
1970
TV
The Upper Hand
Mr. Baker
1990
Film
Chariots of Fire
1981
TV
The Agatha Christie Hour
George Packington
1982
TV
Man About the House
Mr Morris
1973
TV
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Book
1981
Film
The Return of the Pink Panther
Psychiatrist
1975
TV
Man of the World
The Minister
1962
TV
The Rag Trade
1977
TV
Saturday Review
The Book (voice)
1984
TV
Weekend Playhouse
Arthur Saunders
1984
Film
Dead of Night
Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
1945
Film
Hot Millions
Prison Governor
1968
TV
Treasure Island
1951
Film
Vice Versa
Chawner
1948
Filmography
1999FilmAdventures in Space and Timeas Narrator1999FilmMilkas Harry1997TVTitchas Self - Narrator1997TVMidsomer Murdersas Bunny Dawlish1995FilmWaitingas Dr Roger Capstick1993FilmTender Loving Careas Mr Davies1993FilmThe Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'as Self / Narrator1990TVThe Upper Handas Mr. Baker1987FilmThe Children of Dynmouthas Mr. Dass1985TVScreen Twoas Mr. Dass1984TVI Thought You'd Gone1984TVWeekend Playhouseas Arthur Saunders1984TVSaturday Reviewas The Book (voice)1983TVITV Christmas Comedy1982TVThe Agatha Christie Houras George Packington1982TVWhoops Apocalypseas Kevin Pork1981FilmChariots of Fire1981FilmThe Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxyas The Book1981TVThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxyas The Book1979TVMinderas Henry1977TVThe Rag Trade1977TVMr. Bigas Eddie1976FilmCarry On Englandas Brigadier1976FilmSeven Nights in Japanas Capt. Balcon1976TVStar Turn1976TVOne-Upmanshipas Gatling-Fenn1975TVRumpole of the Baileyas Major Johnnie Pageant1975FilmThe Return of the Pink Pantheras Psychiatrist1975FilmConfessions of a Pop Performeras Maxy Naus1974TVZodiacas General Weston1973TVMan About the Houseas Mr Morris1973FilmThe Mansion of Madness1971TVKindly Leave The Kerb1970TVThe Goodiesas Minister for Sports1970TVFrom a Bird's Eye Viewas Clive Beauchamp1969TVQ...1969TVMr Digby, Darling1968FilmHot Millionsas Prison Governor1967FilmSmashing Timeas Dominic1967FilmCarry On Doctoras Chaplain1967TVBeggar My Neighbour1967FilmJust Like a Womanas Saul Alexander1966FilmPress for Timeas Robin Willobey1966FilmThe Sandwich Manas Escapologist1966TVMild And Bitter1965TVNight Train to Surbitonas Matthew Pilbeam1964FilmFather Came Too!as Actor Playing Charles II1963FilmA Stitch in Timeas Captain Russell1962TVMan of the Worldas The Minister1961FilmRomanoff and Julietas Otto1961FilmNearly a Nasty Accidentas Flight Lt. Winters1961TVThe Avengersas Doyle1960FilmThe Bulldog Breedas Diving Instructor1960FilmNever Let Goas Alec Berger1960FilmSchool for Scoundrelsas Dudley1959FilmOperation Bullshineas Gunner Perkins1959FilmDanger Withinas Capt. Alfred Piker1957FilmBlue Murder at St. Trinian'sas Prestwick1956FilmPrivate's Progressas Arthur Egan1956FilmOn Such a Nightas Second Gentleman1955FilmJohn and Julieas Jeremy1954FilmFor Better, for Worseas Car Dealer1953FilmAlbert R.N.as Schoolie1953FilmA Day to Rememberas Percy Goodall1953FilmThe Good Beginningas Furrier1953FilmInnocents in Parisas Langton1953FilmThe Yellow Balloonas Spiv1953FilmThe Long Memoryas Fisher1952FilmMiss Robin Hoodas Cyril Lidstone1952Film24 Hours of a Woman's Lifeas Bill1952FilmTime, Gentlemen, Please!as Lionel Batts1952FilmAngels One Fiveas Sentry1952FilmThe Magic Boxas Industry Man1951FilmHigh Treasonas Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)1951FilmHome to Dangeras Lips Leonard1951TVTreasure Island1951FilmThe Browning Versionas Carstairs1951FilmThe Franchise Affairas Bernard Chadwick1950FilmCairo Roadas Ship Lieutenant1950FilmLast Holidayas Travel Agent1950FilmChance of a Lifetimeas Xenobian1949FilmThe Blue Lagoonas Michael-child1949FilmForbiddenas Pete1948FilmVice Versaas Chawner1946FilmI See a Dark Strangeras Soldier in Pub (uncredited)1945FilmDead of Nightas Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)1944FilmFanny by Gaslightas Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)