"Acting is being truthful in imaginary circumstances.”
-Tom Hiddleston
Voice Acting
“I have always been of the belief that our ears lead our eyes to where the story lives.”
-Steven Spielberg
​Voice acting is transparent at its best and inauthentic at its worst. A lack of authenticity leads the listener to hesitate, to question, delaying acceptance and reducing efficacy. In commercial applications, it diminishes conversion to sale. In educational situations, it leads to a lack of comprehension. In entertainment scenarios, it results in a lack of engagement and often results in abandonment. In all cases, it is a loss of return on investment by the content producers and advertisers.
Voice acting at its best provides synergy, as every aspect of the production is enhanced. For the voice actor, it provides a remarkable challenge and a wonderful sense of accomplishment.
Voice Description
“For the most part I try to hear the voice, which is one of the most deep and personal ways we present our very selves. It's like a fingerprint of the soul.”
-Daniel Day Lewis
My acting voice is described in industry terms as 40+, male, neutral North American. It is suitable for a variety of applications, from audiobook narration to commercials to documentaries.
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Ranging from commanding and powerful to enticing to warm and intimate, articulate without affectation, and erudite without pomposity. Authentic and genuine.
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One Creative Director graciously described my voice as being "As threatening as dark skies and the distant rumble of an approaching storm to as comforting as a favorite sweater, a good book and a cozy chair beside a roaring fire on a cold winter's day."
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Background & Training
​Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.
-Alexander Graham Bell
Many years ago, as a featured speaker at the Broadcast Promotions & Marketing Executives convention, the Network Vice President asked me to script, direct, edit, and voice a cross-promotion featuring our highest-rated program and one of the most popular fast food chains.
Recognizing a secondary career, I began by studying remotely, then on-location in New York City, attending Masterclasses with notable voice actors such as Grover Gardner. Later, I studied remotely and on-location with Marc Graue in Los Angeles.
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I am primarily self-taught as an award-winning computer animator, copywriter, graphic designer, photographer, video editor, videographer, and web designer.
Additionally, for six years, I served as a Senior Technical Advisor and mentor for Apple, supporting almost all hardware, software, and services, including Final Cut and Logic Pro.
Having recorded in top studios in Los Angeles and New York City, I built a professional studio in my home featuring hardware and software from the following companies.
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Apple
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Apogee
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Auralex
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Isoacoustics
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Lundahl
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Marantz
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Mogami
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Sennheiser
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SourceConnect
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SPL-Sound Performance Labs
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Tannoy
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VocalBooth.com
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Waves
My Studio
Having recorded in top studios in New York City and Los Angeles, I selected exceptional, professional caliber hardware and software for my own studio.
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In the Booth:
Microphones: Sennheiser MKH416
Audio Interface: Apogee Duet 2
Headphones: Sennheiser HD560
Computer: Apple iMac
Software: Apple Logic Pro
Audio Interface: Apogee Duet 2
Cables: Mogami Gold
Vocal Booth: VocalBooth.com's VO1
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Post Production Suite:
Computer: Apple Mac Mini
Monitor: HP Elite 24" Portrait Display
Software: Apple Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro
Monitors: Tannoy Gold 7's
Cables: Mogami Gold
Acoustic Treatment: Primacoustic London 10
Monitor Support: IsoAcoustics
Demo Reels
“Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.”
-Steve Jobs
Research online and discussions with former colleagues revealed three key difficulties in selecting voice actors since the advent of "pay-to-play" sites.
First, the demos do not apply to the task at hand. Second, they are not representative of the abilities and skills of the voice actors. Third, often, the audio quality of the final recording is subpar, revealing an absence of a substantive understanding of the industry.
With this in mind, I created the demos here using a combination of existing scripts and ones I wrote, from recording to music and FX selection to mixing and mastering at my home studio.
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Please Note: If demos are unavailable they are being updated.
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Commercial Demo
Promos & TraIlers Demo
Broadcast Narration Demo
Corporate Videos Demo
Glad to Audition
I will be glad to audition for any industry-recognized organization or agency. If I am awarded the contract, I will gladly honor the customary agent's fees, if applicable.
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I can be reached using the form to the right or contacted by phone or text at Oh One, Eight Six Four, Three Eight Four, Ten Twenty Four.
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I live on the East Coast of the United States, but I will gladly accommodate the client's time zone and schedule for production and remote sessions.