Birth Day: 1920-06-12
Place of birth: Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
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.
Credits
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As Harry -
As Narrator -
As Dr Roger Capstick -
As Mr Davies -
As Self / Narrator -
As Mr. Dass -
As The Book -
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As Capt. Balcon -
As Brigadier -
As Maxy Naus -
As Psychiatrist -
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As Prison Governor -
As Saul Alexander -
As Dominic -
As Chaplain -
As Escapologist -
As Robin Willobey -
As Actor Playing Charles II -
As Captain Russell -
As Otto -
As Flight Lt. Winters -
As Diving Instructor -
As Dudley -
As Alec Berger -
As Capt. Alfred Piker -
As Gunner Perkins -
As Prestwick -
As Second Gentleman -
As Arthur Egan -
As Jeremy -
As The Car Dealer -
As Langton -
As Schoolie -
As Percy Goodall -
As Furrier -
As Fisher -
As Spiv -
As Cyril Lidstone -
As Bill -
As Sentry -
As Lionel Batts -
As Industry Man -
As Bernard Chadwick -
As Lips Leonard -
As Carstairs -
As Announcer at Music Club (uncredited) -
As Ship Lieutenant -
As Travel Agent -
As Xenobian -
As Michael-child -
As Pete -
As Chawner -
As Soldier in Pub (uncredited) -
As Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited) -
As Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)