Acting
Peter Jones
1920-2000
Known for The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy, The Return of the Pink Panther, Chariots of Fire.
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Born06/12/1920
Died04/10/2000
AgeDied at 79
BirthplaceWem, Shropshire, England, UK
DepartmentActing
Also known asPeter Geoffrey Francis 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.
Movie Credits
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (1981)
School for Scoundrels (1960)
Father Came Too! (1964)
The Browning Version (1951)
A Day to Remember (1953)
The Return of the Pink Panther (1975)
Angels One Five (1952)
Innocents in Paris (1953)
Dead of Night (1945)
Last Holiday (1950)
The Magic Box (1952)
