Known For
Acting
Birthday
June 12, 1920
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.
Known For - Movies
Chariots of Fire
The Return of the Pink Panther
as Psychiatrist
Dead of Night
as Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
The Sandwich Man
as Escapologist
Last Holiday
as Travel Agent
Danger Within
as Capt. Alfred Piker
Carry On Doctor
as Chaplain
Vice Versa
as Chawner
A Day to Remember
as Percy Goodall
The Bulldog Breed
as Diving Instructor
Known For - TV Shows
Midsomer Murders
as Bunny Dawlish
Minder
as Henry
The Avengers
as Doyle
Rumpole of the Bailey
as Major Johnnie Pageant
Screen Two
as Mr. Dass
The Goodies
as Minister for Sports
Man of the World
as The Minister
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
as The Book
The Upper Hand
as Mr. Baker
