Peter Jones
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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.
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Complete Filmography & Verdicts
| Year | Movie | Character | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Time, Gentlemen, Please! | Lionel Batts | HIT | |
| 1952 | Miss Robin Hood | Cyril Lidstone | HIT | |
| 1951 | The Browning Version | Carstairs | HIT | |
| 1963 | A Stitch in Time | Captain Russell | HIT | |
| 1981 | The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy | The Book | HIT | |
| 1953 | Albert R.N. | Schoolie | HIT | |
| 1945 | Dead of Night | Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited) | HIT | |
| 1950 | Last Holiday | Travel Agent | HIT | |
| 1961 | Nearly a Nasty Accident | Flight Lt. Winters | HIT | |
| 1960 | School for Scoundrels | Dudley | HIT | |
| 1949 | Forbidden | Pete | HIT | |
| 1953 | A Day to Remember | Percy Goodall | HIT | |
| 1975 | The Return of the Pink Panther | Psychiatrist | HIT | |
| 1981 | Chariots of Fire | - | HIT | |
| 1951 | The Franchise Affair | Bernard Chadwick | HIT | |
| 1957 | Blue Murder at St. Trinian's | Prestwick | HIT | |
| 1953 | The Long Memory | Fisher | HIT | |
| 1956 | Private's Progress | Arthur Egan | HIT | |
| 1967 | Carry On Doctor | Chaplain | HIT | |
| 1960 | Never Let Go | Alec Berger | HIT |