Acting · geboren 1920-06-12 · Wem, Shropshire, England, UK

Peter Jones

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.

Bekannt aus

• Die Stunde des Siegers (1981)
• Der rosarote Panther kehrt zurück (1975) – Psychiatrist
• Inspector Barnaby (1997) – Bunny Dawlish
• Traum ohne Ende (1945) – Fred, Barman (Segment "Golfing Story") (Uncredited)
• Per Anhalter durch die Galaxis (1981) – The Book
• Mit Schirm, Charme und Melone (1961) – Doyle
• The Browning Version (1951) – Carstairs
• Das total verrückte Krankenhaus (1967) – Chaplain
• School for Scoundrels (1960) – Dudley
• Ferien wie noch nie (1950) – Travel Agent
• Per Anhalter durch die Galaxis (1981) – The Book
• La mansión de la locura (1973)
• Ist ja irre - Retter der Nation (1976) – Brigadier
• Bettgelächter (1963) – Captain Russell
• Angels One Five (1952) – Sentry
• Der Marder von London (1960) – Alec Berger
• Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957) – Prestwick
• Das Millionending (1968) – Prison Governor
• Der Aufpasser (1979) – Henry
• Der beste Mann beim Militär (1956) – Arthur Egan
• Confessions of a Pop Performer (1975) – Maxy Naus
• I See a Dark Stranger (1946) – Soldier in Pub (uncredited)
• The Goodies (1970) – Minister for Sports
• Der wunderbare Flimmerkasten (1952) – Industry Man
• Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) – Major Johnnie Pageant
• Ein Mann im Haus (1973) – Mr Morris
• The Long Memory (1953) – Fisher
• Verrat im Camp 127 (1959) – Capt. Alfred Piker
• The Bulldog Breed (1960) – Diving Instructor
• Ein blindes Huhn (1966) – Robin Willobey
• Die Agatha Christie-Stunde (1982) – George Packington
• Die blaue Lagune (1949) – Michael-child
• Innocents in Paris (1953) – Langton
• Smashing Time (1967) – Dominic
• Ach, du lieber Vater (1964) – Actor Playing Charles II
• Albert R.N. (1953) – Schoolie
• High Treason (1951) – Announcer at Music Club (uncredited)
• Whoops Apocalypse (1982) – Kevin Pork
• The Yellow Balloon (1953) – Spiv
• Glück auf Raten (1954) – Car Dealer