
Acting
Peter Jones
Also Known As: Peter Geoffrey Francis Jones
Birth Date
June 12, 1920
Death Date
April 10, 2000
(passed away at 79)
Place of Birth
Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
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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.
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Midsomer Murders
Bunny Dawlish
1997 • 1 episode

Minder
Henry
1979 • 1 episode

The Avengers
Doyle
1961 • 2 episodes

Screen Two
Mr. Dass
1985 • 1 episode

Rumpole of the Bailey
Major Johnnie Pageant
1975 • 1 episode

The Agatha Christie Hour
George Packington
1982 • 1 episode

The Upper Hand
Mr. Baker
1990 • 1 episode

The Goodies
Minister for Sports
1970 • 1 episode

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Book
1981 • 6 episodes

Chariots of Fire
1981

The Return of the Pink Panther
Psychiatrist
1975

Man About the House
Mr Morris
1973 • 1 episode

Man of the World
The Minister
1962 • 1 episode

Whoops Apocalypse
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1982 • 4 episodes

From a Bird's Eye View
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1970 • 16 episodes

Dead of Night
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1945

Q...
1969 • 32 episodes

ITV Christmas Comedy
1983 • 15 episodes

Danger Within
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1959

Vice Versa
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1948