Overview

Know for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
12 Jun, 1920 (104 years old)

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.

Known For

Chariots of Fire
123 min 1981

Chariots of Fire

Drama Movie
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
1981

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Comedy TV Show
Carry On England
89 min 1976

Carry On England

Comedy Movie
The Return of the Pink Panther
113 min 1975

The Return of the Pink Panther

Comedy Movie
Carry On Doctor
94 min 1967

Carry On Doctor

Comedy Movie
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
86 min 1957

Blue Murder at St. Trinian's

Comedy Movie