Peter Thomas
Biography
Peter Addenbrooke Thomas was an American television announcer and narrator whose career spanned more than seventy years. Born on June 28, 1924, in Pensacola, Florida, he became best known for his narration of the long-running true-crime series Forensic Files. Throughout his career, he performed voice-overs for hundreds of television commercials, including spots for Coca-Cola, IBM, Valvoline, NBC, United Technologies, Burger King, Beaumont Health, and ESPN Monday Night Football. He also did voice work for social organizations such as the YWCA and The Episcopal Church, as well as political advertisements and films for the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Additionally, he narrated the orientation video for the National World War I Museum at The Liberty Memorial. Peter Thomas passed away on April 30, 2016, at the age of ninety-one.
Career overview
Peter Addenbrooke Thomas was an American television announcer and narrator whose career spanned more than seventy years. He was most well known for his work narrating the long-running true-crime series Forensic Files. Throughout his extensive career, Thomas performed voice-overs for hundreds of television commercials. His commercial work included spots for major companies and organizations such as Coca-Cola, IBM, Valvoline, NBC, United Technologies, Burger King, Beaumont Health, ESPN Monday Night Football, the YWCA, and The Episcopal Church. Additionally, he was in high demand for political advertisements, completed several films for the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and narrated the orientation video for the National World War I Museum at The Liberty.
Born in Pensacola, Florida, on June 28, 1924, Thomas accumulated twenty-two known acting credits according to archival data on The Movie Database. His career ultimately spanned over seven decades of announcing and narrating television programs and media projects before his death on April 30, 2016, at the age of ninety-one.
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Full Filmography
22 titles- Doctor Who: The Savages (2025) as Captain Edal (voice)
- Monsters and Mysteries in Alaska (2010) as Narrator (voice)
- Changing Seas (2009) as Narrator (voice)
- The Story of Florida's State Parks (2009) as Narrator
- Phoenix Mars Mission: Onto the Ice (2009) as Narrator (voice)
- Speedway Junky (1999) as TV Narrator (voice)
- The Land is Ours (1997) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- The Case of the Flying Dinosaur (1997) as Narrator (voice)
- Forensic Files (1996) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- How the West Was Lost (1993) as Narrator (voice)
- SR-71 Blackbird: The Secret Vigil (1990) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Legends in Love (1989) as Narrator (voice)
- Alaska at War (1986) as Self - Narrator
- Children of Darkness (1983) as Narrator (voice)
- Vietnam Requiem (1982) as Narrator (voice)
- NOVA (1974) as Narrator
- A Time For Peace (1973) as Narrator
- Fear Woman (1971) as Narrator (voice)
- American Sexual Revolution (1971) as Narrator (voice)
- King of the River (1966) as Tally Clerk
- Mysterious Places as Narrator
- The Day The Derby Almost Died as Narrator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Thomas best known for?
Peter Thomas is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Forensic Files (1996), NOVA (1974), Thunder at the Border (1966).
When and where was Peter Thomas born?
Peter Thomas was born on June 28, 1924 in Pensacola, Florida, USA. They passed away on April 30, 2016.
How many credits does Peter Thomas have?
Peter Thomas has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2025.
What is Peter Thomas's background in cinema and television?
Peter Addenbrooke Thomas was an American television announcer and narrator whose career spanned more than seventy years. Born on June 28, 1924, in Pensacola, Florida, he became best known for his narration of the long-running true-crime series Forensic Files. Throughout his career, he performed voice-overs for hundreds...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Forensic Files (1996) as Self - Narrator (voice) — aged about 72
- NOVA (1974) as Narrator — aged about 50
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