1981Nominee
Best Performance
Chariots of Fire
Peter Jones
Actor · Director · Producer · Writer
Wem, Shropshire, England, UK
June 12, 1920
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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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1975Nominee
Best Performance
The Return of the Pink Panther
1945Nominee
Best Performance
Dead of Night
Career Highlights
1968Highlight
Best Performance
Hot Millions
1948Highlight
Best Performance
Vice Versa
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Chariots of Fire
The Return of the Pink Panther
Dead of Night