Chariots of Fire1981
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Peter Jones
Born
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.
Filmography (57)
The Return of the Pink Panther1975
As Psychiatrist
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Dead of Night1945
As Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Danger Within1959
As Capt. Alfred Piker
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Vice Versa1948
As Chawner
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Hot Millions1968
As Prison Governor
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Never Let Go1960
As Alec Berger
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Carry On Doctor1967
As Chaplain
TMDb 6.5 / 10
The Bulldog Breed1960
As Diving Instructor
TMDb 6.1 / 10
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy1981
As The Book
TMDb 7.3 / 10
A Stitch in Time1963
As Captain Russell
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Carry On England1976
As Brigadier
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's1957
As Prestwick
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Last Holiday1950
As Travel Agent
TMDb 7.1 / 10
The Magic Box1952
As Industry Man
TMDb 6.5 / 10
I See a Dark Stranger1946
As Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
TMDb 6.5 / 10
The Sandwich Man1966
As Escapologist
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Seven Nights in Japan1976
As Capt. Balcon
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Confessions of a Pop Performer1975
As Maxy Naus
TMDb 4.5 / 10
The Browning Version1951
As Carstairs
TMDb 7.6 / 10
The Mansion of Madness1973
TMDb 4.8 / 10
The Long Memory1953
As Fisher
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Innocents in Paris1953
As Langton
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Cairo Road1950
As Ship Lieutenant
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Angels One Five1952
As Sentry
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Waiting1995
As Dr Roger Capstick
The Blue Lagoon1949
As Michael-child
TMDb 5.8 / 10
A Day to Remember1953
As Percy Goodall
TMDb 7.4 / 10
School for Scoundrels1960
As Dudley
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Tender Loving Care1993
As Mr Davies
For Better, for Worse1954
As Car Dealer
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Nearly a Nasty Accident1961
As Flight Lt. Winters
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Press for Time1966
As Robin Willobey
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Time, Gentlemen, Please!1952
As Lionel Batts
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Private's Progress1956
As Arthur Egan
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Forbidden1949
As Pete
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Smashing Time1967
As Dominic
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Miss Robin Hood1952
As Cyril Lidstone
TMDb 8.1 / 10
Chance of a Lifetime1950
As Xenobian
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Father Came Too!1964
As Actor Playing Charles II
TMDb 5.9 / 10
The Yellow Balloon1953
As Spiv
TMDb 6.0 / 10
High Treason1951
As Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Just Like a Woman1967
As Saul Alexander
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Fanny by Gaslight1944
As Young Client at 'The Shades' (uncredited)
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Adventures in Space and Time1999
As Narrator
TMDb 9.0 / 10
24 Hours of a Woman's Life1952
As Bill
TMDb 5.8 / 10
On Such a Night1956
As Second Gentleman
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Romanoff and Juliet1961
As Otto
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Albert R.N.1953
As Schoolie
TMDb 7.3 / 10
The Children of Dynmouth1987
As Mr. Dass
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Milk1999
As Harry
TMDb 4.0 / 10
The Franchise Affair1951
As Bernard Chadwick
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Operation Bullshine1959
As Gunner Perkins
TMDb 5.5 / 10
John and Julie1955
As Jeremy
TMDb 4.9 / 10
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy'1993
As Self / Narrator
TMDb 10.0 / 10
The Good Beginning1953
As Furrier
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Home to Danger1951
As Lips Leonard
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Filmography and biography: TMDb