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Peter Jones

Peter Jones

Actor

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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Date of Birth: 12 Jun 1920 (106 years)

Place of Birth: Wem, Shropshire, England

Filmography

Dragons' Den: How to Win in the Den

Dragons' Den: How to Win in the Den

2011•English
Dragons' Den: What Happened Next

Dragons' Den: What Happened Next

2010•English
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

1981•English
Dragons' Den: On Tour

Dragons' Den: On Tour

2009•English
Dragons' Den: The Dragons' Stories

Dragons' Den: The Dragons' Stories

2008•English
Confessions of a Pop Performer

Confessions of a Pop Performer

1975•English
Private's Progress

Private's Progress

1956•Russian, German +2
Carry On England

Carry On England

1976•English
Dragons' Den

Dragons' Den

2005•English
The Browning Version

The Browning Version

1951•English, French +2
Carry On Doctor

Carry On Doctor

1967•English
The Return of the Pink Panther

The Return of the Pink Panther

1975•English
Dead of Night

Dead of Night

1945•French, English
Last Holiday

Last Holiday

1950•English
Chariots of Fire

Chariots of Fire

1981•English