Peter Thomas, the voice of Forensic Files and a million other things, has died

Cafe Society
1

He was 91, and in addition to probably being the most ubiquitous voice artist ever, was also a WWII vet and a very generous, civic-minded fellow.

I remember hearing his voice in a filmstrip, when I was a very young kid. The story concerned an Indian legend about a guy who turns into a snake and his legs fused into a tail. His narration creeped the bejesus out of me.

Here’s his obituary.

2

I first remember hearing that voice on the Discovery Channel’s “Movie Magic,” circa 1994. :frowning:

Rest easy, friend.

3

Fortunately, no foul play is suspected.

RIP. :frowning:

4

Thanks for linking that obituary, Nonsuch. Clearly Thomas was a member of the Greatest Generation, and he’s left quite a legacy.

5

Thanks for posting this. Peter Thomas was the greatest voiceover artist of all time (IMHO, of course, though I suspect there are others who would agree).

I always said that if I had his voice, I’d rule the world. Fortunately, he used his powers for good.

6

That’s so sad. Although making it to 91 is a good long run for anyone.

I never knew the man’s name, but his voice was immediately recognizable. Crime shows will never be the same.

7

If anyone else is like me, trying to remember ***exactly ***which ubiquitous voice-over narrator he was, this was him…