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.
57 movies · 28 shows
Adventures in Space and Time
1999·9.0
Milk
1999·4.0
Waiting
1995·0.0
Tender Loving Care
1993·0.0
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'
1993·10.0
The Children of Dynmouth
1987·5.5
Chariots of Fire
1981·6.8
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981·7.3
Carry On England
1976·4.5
Seven Nights in Japan
1976·6.6
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975·6.8
Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975·4.5
The Mansion of Madness
1973·4.8
Hot Millions
1968·6.6
Smashing Time
1967·6.3
Carry On Doctor
1967·6.5
Just Like a Woman
1967·5.7
Press for Time
1966·5.9
The Sandwich Man
1966·6.5
Father Came Too!
1964·5.9
A Stitch in Time
1963·7.4
Romanoff and Juliet
1961·5.7
Nearly a Nasty Accident
1961·7.0
The Bulldog Breed
1960·6.1
Never Let Go
1960·6.5
School for Scoundrels
1960·7.0
Operation Bullshine
1959·5.5
Danger Within
1959·6.3
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
1957·6.8
Private's Progress
1956·6.6
On Such a Night
1956·10.0
John and Julie
1955·4.9
For Better, for Worse
1954·5.8
Albert R.N.
1953·7.3
A Day to Remember
1953·7.4
The Good Beginning
1953·10.0
Innocents in Paris
1953·5.2
The Yellow Balloon
1953·6.0
The Long Memory
1953·6.7
Miss Robin Hood
1952·8.1
24 Hours of a Woman's Life
1952·5.8
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
1952·8.0
Angels One Five
1952·6.1
The Magic Box
1952·6.5
High Treason
1951·5.7
Home to Danger
1951·6.4
The Browning Version
1951·7.6
The Franchise Affair
1951·7.3
Cairo Road
1950·6.4
Last Holiday
1950·7.1
Chance of a Lifetime
1950·6.5
The Blue Lagoon
1949·5.8
Forbidden
1949·7.1
Vice Versa
1948·7.2
I See a Dark Stranger
1946·6.5
Dead of Night
1945·7.2
Fanny by Gaslight
1944·5.5