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.
Acted in 73
1990s
- 1999
Milk
Harry
- 1997
- 1995
Waiting
Dr Roger Capstick
- 1993
Tender Loving Care
Mr Davies
- 1990
1980s
- 1987
The Children of Dynmouth
Mr. Dass
- 1985
- 1983
ITV Christmas Comedy
TV
- 1982
Whoops Apocalypse
Kevin Pork · 4 episodes
- 1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Book
1970s
- 1979
- 1977
The Rag Trade
TV
- 1976
Carry On England
Brigadier
Seven Nights in Japan
Capt. Balcon
- 1975
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Maxy Naus
- 1974
Zodiac
General Weston · 1 episode
- 1973
Man About the House
Mr Morris · 1 episode
The Mansion of Madness
Movie
- 1970
From a Bird's Eye View
Clive Beauchamp · 16 episodes
1960s
- 1969
Q...
TV
- 1968
- 1967
Carry On Doctor
Chaplain
Beggar My Neighbour
TV
Just Like a Woman
Saul Alexander
- 1966
Press for Time
Robin Willobey
The Sandwich Man
Escapologist
- 1964
Father Came Too!
Actor Playing Charles II
- 1963
A Stitch in Time
Captain Russell
- 1962
- 1961
Romanoff and Juliet
Otto
Nearly a Nasty Accident
Flight Lt. Winters
- 1960
The Bulldog Breed
Diving Instructor
Never Let Go
Alec Berger
School for Scoundrels
Dudley
1950s
- 1959
Operation Bullshine
Gunner Perkins
Danger Within
Capt. Alfred Piker
- 1957
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Prestwick
- 1956
Private's Progress
Arthur Egan
On Such a Night
Second Gentleman
- 1955
John and Julie
Jeremy
- 1954
For Better, for Worse
Car Dealer
- 1953
Albert R.N.
Schoolie
A Day to Remember
Percy Goodall
The Good Beginning
Furrier
Innocents in Paris
Langton
The Yellow Balloon
Spiv
The Long Memory
Fisher
- 1952
Miss Robin Hood
Cyril Lidstone
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
Bill
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
Lionel Batts
Angels One Five
Sentry
The Magic Box
Industry Man
- 1951
High Treason
Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
Home to Danger
Lips Leonard
The Browning Version
Carstairs
The Franchise Affair
Bernard Chadwick
- 1950
Last Holiday
Travel Agent
Chance of a Lifetime
Xenobian
1940s
- 1949
Forbidden
Pete
- 1948
Vice Versa
Chawner
- 1946
I See a Dark Stranger
Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
- 1945
- 1944
Fanny by Gaslight
Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
Produced 1
2000s
- 2002
Biography: Sharon Tate – Murdered Innocence
Executive Producer
Directed 1
1990s
- 1996
Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell
Director
Wrote 1
1990s
- 1996
Jean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell
Writer
Appearances2
1990s
- 1999
Adventures in Space and Time
Narrator
- 1993
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
Self / Narrator