Impressive Resumes
This man is known for his strong and (ironically) silent types, with Jotaro Kujo, Levi Ackerman, Hit, and Cassidy Clay (a.k.a. Mcree)
Who is Matthew Mercer?
A recent switch-up, long-time voice actor Charles Martinet stepped down from this iconic role so Chris Pratt could take over in his first animated feature film
Who is Mario?
No, I'm not calling you cute - I'm talking about the program I use to trim, edit, and equalize my recordings - My DAW, which is shorthand for this:
What is a Digital Audio Workstation?
Amelia Tyler played the titular narrator (Or DM, based on your preferences) in this heavily nominated 2023 third-installment RPG and was even nominated for a BAFTA award - but honestly, I think it won enough awards.
What is Baldur's Gate III?
Often toted as the first example of a studio utilizing traditional, famous actors instead of trained VAs, you can't deny this actor's perfect performance as a blue genie in 1992's Alladin made the movie.
Who is Robin Williams?
Don't get on his bad side - He's dangerous when he portrays characters like Kethric Thorm, Omni-Man, and the ever-angry J. Jonah Jameson.
Who is J. K. Simmons?
Jeremy Irons is the main voice of this treacherous lion, but while recording his signature song his voice gave out, leaving Disney staple Jim Cummings to finish the song - good thing he was prepared.
Who is Scar?
This is the most commonly used, totally free DAW that can be found online and used on almost any machine. I'm surprised you have the gusto, the guts, or the nerve to say it's name.
What is Audacity?
He is the only person to win the coveted "Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in a Feature Production" twice. What's funny is that it was for the same cool character in a 2013 Disney film and the long-awaited 2019 second installment.
Who is Josh Gad?
This popular entry in the Elder Scrolls series held the record for most voice lines in a video game, with 40-50k on a single disc. Fun fact - the actors were given all of their lines in ALPHEBETICAL ORDER. I can't imagine a hell worse, other than the game's namesake.
What is the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion?
You've heard her - but do you know her? She's the voice of the female Commander Shepard, Overwatch's Ashe, Samus Aran in Metroid Prime, and has often been the featured voice of Jean Gray of the X-Men
Who is Jennifer Hale?
This legendary character has had dozens of actors portray him, but let's focus on the most popular voice actors specifically - Jensen Ackles, Troy Baker, and the late, great, Kevin Conroy
Who is Batman?
Of course, you need a microphone to voice act. In this day and age you can choose between these 2 connection types, both having 3 letter acronyms - one that requires an interface, and one that connects directly to your computer
What is XLR and USB?
Space wizards? Who needs them when this man has a voice that can win a video game BAFTA Award in 2011 for his performance as the Joker
Who is Mark Hamil?
While AI poses a threat to the VA community, you can count on this association's recently released AI Rider to hold directors accountable and protect your voice.
What is NAVA (National Association of Voice Actors)?
This wonderful woman is the original Japanese voice for Son Goku, Son Gohan, Son Goten - even Bardock? Is there anyone in that family she didn't voice?
Who is Masako Nozawa?
This main character has always been played by the talented Nolan North... I know that doesn't narrow it down, so how about I mention his movie counterpart, Tom Holland?
Who is Nathan Drake?
I promise this isn't an ad, it's an opportunity - for the best advice, interviews, and glimpses into the professional world of voice acting, checking out "Voice Acting Mastery", a 14-year (and running) podcast hosted by this industry staple
This actor won "Best Performance" at the 2018 game awards as a long awaited sequel's main character - you can hear him use the same voice reading audiobooks of the "Supernatural Western" genre
Who is Roger Clark?
This long-standing voice actress currently holds the record for the longest-running role on a TV show still on the air! Fun fact - she's also the aunt to pop-star Sabrina Carpenter. Small world, huh?
Who is Nancy Cartwright?
This always-working man has over 850 voice acting credits over TV, film, and games - best known for Fred Jones and Scooby-Doo, Megatron, and most recently (feature film's notwithstanding) Garfield
Who is Frank Welker?
Voice acting isn't just limited to animation, just like this character who has appeared in CGI, computer animation, and puppet form - first played by Frank Oz, then later by Tom Kane
Who is Yoda?
Who needs to sit in a studio these days? Many professional video game and animation studios use this popular software by Source Elements to allow remote, high-quality voice-over sessions in real time
What is Source-Connect?
She has said that her two favorite roles were Daphne from the Scooby Doo series, who she voiced dozens of times, and Princess Azula from Avatar: The Last Airbender, who she voiced once. Oh yeah, awards... She has a Grammy.
Who is Grey DeLisle Griffin?
The first game to ever use fully recorded, not synthesized voice acting, this arcade style fantasy RPG was a deadly set of trials animated by the legendary Don Bluth in 1983.
What is Dragon's Lair?