You've heard him all your life, but you never knew his name. From the Forensic Files:
At Forensic Files® he is jokingly referred to as "the franchise." Peter has been in this business for more than 50 years - narrating Academy Award winning documentaries, television specials, concert performances and commercials.
It's a thrill and honor having him as a part of the Forensic Files® series.
Peter is the son of a Welsh minister and an English schoolteacher, who learned from his parents how to communicate, project, and enunciate. Every night growing up, Peter read stories aloud to his family, which perfected his technique. Peter served this country proudly in World War II with the First Infantry Division in Europe, receiving five battle stars, the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and the Unit French Choir de Guerre. Peter continues to be active in veterans affairs throughout the world.Next time you hear Peter on our show - listen to his delivery carefully. He's the Babe Ruth of the business. There is no one better.
I heard Thomas' familiar voice recently in an ad for a right-wing conservative political candidate here in Oklahoma. He mentions banning gay marriage and criminalizing abortion. I thought that, as a journalist, he believed in basic human rights. Obviously, I was wrong! I will never have any respect for Mr. Thomas again.
Posted by: Cynthia | 07/18/2006 at 09:10 AM
I'm trying to find out if Peter's voice is the one used in the AED (portable defribillator). Regarding his personal beliefs, the man served his country in WWII and therefore gets to enjoy the inalienable rights he fought to protect. So there!
Posted by: Jacob Accurso | 11/05/2006 at 01:56 PM
Yes, Peter Thomas is the voice of the Philips AED.
Posted by: Larry | 11/07/2006 at 02:02 PM
I LOVE PETER THOMAS,A MAN OF CONVITION WITH A VERY COMFORTING VOICE THAT I HAVE HEARD ALL OF MY LIFE.IT DOES NOT MATTER IF CYTNTHIA GIVES HIM RESPECT, BECAUSE THOUSANDS OF US DO!HE HAS SERVED OUR COUNTRY, AND GIVEN OF HIS TIME, AND I BELIEVE HE HATES NO ONE! I HONOR YOU MR.THOMAS AND I HOPE YOU WILL BE HERE WITH US FOR A VERY LONG ,LONG, TIME! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE IN YOUR LIFE, AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR GOD GIVEN SOOTHING VOICE!
Posted by: kathi kilgore | 02/20/2007 at 09:46 AM
You know, it took me a great deal of time to finally place the voice with a strong humble face. This great narrator behind the forensic science. I listen to the show because of how it's presented. I tried not to miss a show. I tell you, he is one of a kind. We as American should not turn against others for expressing decent moral. Everybody has a choice one way or the other. It happens only in Ameriaca. Mr. Thomas has worked hard for us and is a very talented man. Sir Thomas, I love you and adore you. I wish I had the abilities to NARRATE as you do. God bless you. Hopefully the next generation gets the chance to know you and follow your foot steps to perfect their speech.
Posted by: Cc Mensah | 06/10/2007 at 05:45 PM
Cynthia,
(from 7/19/06 comment)
Simple Cynthia: you're right...you were wrong. Voice-over artists are not journalists.
BTW, exactly what DO you watch or listen to, wherein you hear no bias from journalists?
Posted by: TVB-W | 06/15/2007 at 01:24 PM
I vaguely remember Peter Thomas' voice from a record we listened to along with slides in grammar school(circa 1986). It was Edgar Allen Poe. Does anyone know if this was in fact Peter Thomas' voice? Thank you.
Posted by: christie | 05/25/2008 at 03:56 PM
I found this site as I have really admired and copied Mr. Thomas' style for over 30 years and wanted to put a face with the name. I came away even more impressed with the way he's lived his life. We should all do so well in terms of personal development, along with service to our country and our community. Yet another example from America's greatest generation.
I can't leave without commenting to Cynthia: You certainly are an angry, frustrated, bitter person. You're also really sick if you feel that having two men or women "marry" (oxyMORON) is acceptable or that tearing an unborn baby out of the womb with a vacuum cleaner or stabbing a pair of scissors into the baby's head until it's dead is a woman's "right". What kind of mother would think that, let alone do it? When will you realize that YOUR "CHOICE" WAS WHETHER OR NOT TO SPREAD YOUR LEGS. AFTER THAT, RIGHTS SHOULD GO TO THE BABY.
Cynthia, you may be a woman, but you're no lady.
Thanks again, Mr. Thomas for all the great inpiration and for sharing your truly God given gift with us.
Posted by: Ron | 09/03/2008 at 10:28 AM
Well, Cynthia, two years in the future, take comfort in the fact that power has changed, with a shift toward equality for all. And that makes people rooted in mistranslated biblical interpretations and/or people in power very, very uncomfortable...
Posted by: Alice | 11/22/2008 at 09:35 PM
Peter Thomas has an appropriate voice for narrating documentaries about murder cases: hammily sepulchral. He could be the Crypt Keeper.
Posted by: Arch Campbell | 12/15/2008 at 11:01 PM
Max Props to Peter Thomas. Forensic Files could never be Forensics Files without Peter Thomas. Cynthia is right though to say that she was disappointed in his 'beliefs' but I've learnt to disassociate people's professional works with their personal lives. It is never a good mix in my experience.
Posted by: Tom | 02/01/2009 at 02:51 AM
Sorry Alice, with all the glee you Obamatrons had last November, gay marriage was banned on the same day. How do you like your equality now! :)
Posted by: Snoo | 02/13/2009 at 07:43 AM
despite his "moralistic" political view's, I want a question answered. I am searching(and with no end result) for a set of Radio dramas he did "Tales of Mystery and Suspense" I grew up listening to them as a child(on cassettes) the set was in my school library and I loved nothing more. They included Edgar Allen Poe's works as well as H.G. Wells and Jewels Verne. Another voice actor of good talant joined him(don't know his name) anyway who or where could direct me a search for a site with at least info on the tapes/cd's or whatever media, I just want to know if i can get a fresh set of this wonderful audio drama.
Posted by: Captain's Reqqed Journals | 06/22/2009 at 12:31 PM
Just like most of the TV narrators, Peter is guilty of this most egregious error:
They moved into Hughes' house should be read as they moved into Hughes-es house and not Hughes house. I don't recall Peter ever getting it right. Bill Kurtis is another serious violator along with probably 98% of
all narrators. Someone should also clue Bill Kurtis in that larynx is pronounced as (lar-inks) and not as (lar-nix.) I'm a tenth-grade drop-out who was always at the bottom of the class, but it seems that I have a better handle on my mother tongue than most the professionals do. It is absolutely appalling and inexcusable.It just drives me up the wall when I hear the language brutalized by so called educated professionals. I don't hardly never make no stupid mistakes like they do and that is why I write and talk so good.
Posted by: Louis B. Thomas | 06/22/2009 at 03:44 PM
Nice grammar you hypocritical moron.... Double negatives just don't seem right oh pious one! Cynthia, you are a moron. It's people like mr. thomas that gave you the right to speak aloud, even if it is total bull.
Posted by: Jeff | 07/22/2009 at 02:16 AM
We are curious. Is Peter Thomas the voice of Redstone Federal Credit Union commercials?
My wife and I love his warm voice.
Thank you
Posted by: Bud Eberhart | 08/03/2009 at 06:43 PM
Is Peter Thomas the narrator of Redstone Federal Credit Union commercials? Thank you
Posted by: Paula Eberhart | 11/11/2009 at 07:27 PM
I'm with Cynthia on this. The guy has a soothing voice, but if he is a right-wing bigot, I can't admire him. I had intended to send him a fan letter, but it looks like he won't be getting one from me. To the other right-wing bigots who have posted here: There is room enough in the country for everyone (including married gays). Please stop spewing your hate everywhere.
Posted by: Caleb | 02/21/2010 at 11:02 PM
Cynthia and Caleb, why not just try being more open-minded to viewpoints other than your own?
Posted by: Tom McMahon | 02/22/2010 at 07:27 AM
No kidding. He isn't some horrible guy because he doesn't support your views. You call people closed-minded but you sure aren't open to other peoples' opinions. Peter kicks butt.
Posted by: Gary | 02/22/2010 at 06:19 PM
HE IS THE BEST.
Posted by: mark | 03/27/2010 at 09:05 PM
This is the most soothing voice I have ever heard!Not only do I love the show Forensic Files,but I can't even go to sleep unless I hear his voice.My husband laughs and tells everyone this is my other man.I just want him to know how much he and his voice are appreciated!
Posted by: Darlene | 04/09/2010 at 02:05 PM
I just found a souvenir record from the Travelers Insurance exhibit at the 1964 NY World's Fair and Mr. Thomas' haunting, brilliant narration came flooding back into my memory. Nevertheless, I must say that, yes, although he and every other factually ignorant, hateful bigot has the right to verbally oppose gay marriage, I have yet to hear a plausible case for how granting another constitutionally guaranteed right to the pursuit of happiness somehow threatens the rest of you. It's a lifestyle, not a disease, you morons.
Posted by: Stu | 07/14/2010 at 09:24 PM