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Vanessa S.

Huntington Beach, California

$100/hr
5.0
43 jobs

Vanessa has a non-accented American voice, and her natural speaking voice has been described as inviting and warm. She has an approachable, girl-next-door charm and a fun, upbeat energy that engages listeners and puts them at ease. Vanessa worked for years in the marketing industry, so she understands how important it is to meet expectations and deliver on time. She takes direction well and will work with you and your client to make sure the finished product is exactly what you were looking for. She has a soft spot for fun, character voices and loves working in cartoons and video games.

  • Voice Acting
  • Voice-Over
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Voice Recording
  • US English Dialect
  • Female
  • Teen
  • American English Accent
  • Young Adult
  • Audio Editing
  • Audiobook
  • Calming Tone
  • Cute Tone
  • Audio Production
Tarquin T.

Madera, California

$550/hr
5.0
146 jobs

As a Voice Actor, I specialize in a range of services, from audiobook narration to commercials and everything in between. A narrator with range, control, depth and emotion, I thoroughly enjoy capturing the creator's vision and internal voice for whatever project I'm working on. From different voices and accents, to varying tones and emotions, bringing character driven stories to life is an adventure every time. Always staying on top of current trends and styles, I also give your commercial the voice and energy it needs, whether it's serious and/or emotional, to lighthearted and fun. Dedicated and professionally sound treated recording space with professional recording equipment.

  • Voice Acting
  • Voice Recording
  • US English Dialect
  • Male
  • Voice Talent
  • Audio Editing
  • Audiobook Narration
Luke W.

Burbank, California

$60/hr
4.9
73 jobs

๐Ÿ† 2026 SOVASโ„ข Award Nominee (Best Audiobook Narration - Teen) ๐ŸŽญ 30-Year Professional Actor (Broadway, Film, TV, & Radio) Looking for an authentic, guy-next-door energy? I deliver natural, relatable, and engaging General American voiceovers that instantly connect with your audience. Whether you need an award-nominated narrator to bring a manuscript to life, or a high-energy voice actor to drive retention on a YouTube channel, I deliver pristine, broadcast-ready audio. I record, edit, and master all files from my custom, sound-isolated booth (Rรธde NT-1A + Adobe Audition), guaranteeing zero background hiss or room echo. ๐ŸŽง MY PERFORMANCE STYLES: Audiobooks & Narration: Award-nominated pacing, deep script analysis, and character versatility.YouTube & Commercials: Friendly, natural, high-energy, and conversational. The perfect "relatable guy" for modern brands. ๐Ÿ’ผ SERVICES & TECHNICAL SPECS: Deliverables: Commercials, YouTube Automation, Audiobooks (ACX/Audible compliant), E-Learning. Turnaround: Fast 24-to-48-hour delivery on most standard scripts. Studio Setup: Rรธde NT-1A Microphone | Sound-Treated Isolation Booth | Adobe Audition Over 30 years in the entertainment industry has taught me that communication is everything. Click "Invite to Job" to get a custom audition for your project today!

  • Voice Acting
  • Voice-Over
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Voice Recording
  • Voice Talent
  • Singing
  • Male Voice
Trey A.

Los Angeles, California

$25/hr
5.0
26 jobs

Experienced, Friendly, Upbeat and full of Energy. I've been doing voiceover work for over 20 years. I love what I do and will always go the extra mile for my clients. I've focused on radio and TV commercials, narration of documentaries, explainer videos, and eLearning and recently ventured over to DVD Board Games as the voice for Name That Tune, The 80's Version. Some of my clients have been McDonalds, Coors, Discovery Channel, Hasbro, Washington Post, Mountain Dew, Del Taco, Fuel TV, and many more. Let me be the voice you've been looking for and let's get to work!

  • Voice Acting
  • Narration
  • Voice-Over
  • Voice Recording
  • Corporate Tone
  • Elearning
  • US English Dialect
  • American English Accent
  • Explainer Video
  • Male Voice
  • On-Hold Message
Lamar L.

Fowler, California

$65/hr
5.0
11 jobs

Voice talent with a combined 40+ years of experience in broadcasting, journalism, and education. Vocal tone can be warm and relatable, light-hearted, or deep and authoritative, depending on the needs of your project. Fit for a wide range of projects including film/video narration, commercial voice over, audiobook narration, E-learning, IVR and more.

  • Voice Acting
  • Narration
  • Voice-Over
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Voice Talent
  • Male Voice
  • Smooth Voice Tone
  • Interactive Voice Response
  • Elearning
  • Audiobook Narration
  • Video Narration
  • Film Narration
  • Medical Narration
Larry W.

Sacramento, California

$50/hr
5.0
80 jobs

Professional voice actor specializing in commercials, audiobook narration, eLearning, video game and animation characters, documentary narration, and corporate explainer videos. With 10+ years of experience and a background in method acting and classical theatre, I don't just read words โ€” I perform them. I'm Larry Womac. I've voiced video game characters, narrated documentaries, recorded national-style commercials, and delivered eLearning modules for clients ranging from indie studios to Fortune-level agencies. My training in subtext, pacing, and intention means your script gets the performance it deserves โ€” not just a polished read. โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ VOICEOVER SERVICES โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ โœ” TV, Radio & Digital Commercials โœ” Video Game & Animation Character Voice โœ” eLearning & Corporate Training Narration โœ” Documentary & Long-Form Narration โœ” YouTube, Podcast & Explainer Video Voice Over โœ” Audiobook Narration (ACX & Findaway Voices ready) โœ” IVR & Phone System Recordings โœ” Corporate Narration & Explainer Videos VOICE STYLE & RANGE โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ Warm, bassy, trustworthy, and natural Conversational to authoritative | Upbeat to dramatic Neutral American English | Regional accents available โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ PROFESSIONAL HOME STUDIO โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ ๐ŸŽ™ Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Mic ๐ŸŽ› Audient iD 24 Audio Interface ๐Ÿ”‡ StudioBricks VO Edition Isolation Booth ๐Ÿ’ป Studio One PreSonus V6 | RX11 Audio Editor ๐Ÿ“ Broadcast-quality WAV & MP3 delivery โšก 24-hour turnaround available (ask first) โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ WHAT CLIENTS SAY โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ "Larry's voice is distinctive, trustworthy, and attention-grabbing... Highly recommended!" โ€” Keiko, MLA Entertainment "Genuinely one of the best people I've worked with professionally and as a person." โ€” Jacob H. โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ RATE TRANSPARENCY โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ I believe in fair, industry-standard pricing. Before inviting me, feel free to reference the GVAA Rate Guide or the Voice Actor Indie Rate Guide so we're aligned from the start. - YouTube Narration (3โ€“5 min episodes): $750โ€“$1,000 Channels with 500K+ avg views: add $250 per 250K avg views - Audiobooks: $150โ€“$250 per finished hour (ACX/Findaway Voices ready) โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ IMPORTANT โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”€ I do not accept AI training or AI dataset projects unless the project meets or exceeds $100,000. Budgets for your project must be $150 or greater. Ready to hear what your project sounds like with the right voice? Message me โ€” I respond fast.

  • Voice Acting
  • Voice-Over
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Voice Recording
  • YouTube
  • Explainer Video
  • Audiobook Narration
  • Elearning
  • Voice Talent
  • Interactive Voice Response
  • Documentary
  • Video Narration
  • Film Narration
  • Corporate Tone
  • Audio Outro
  • Audio Production
  • Male Voice
  • Audio Intro
  • Audio Recording
  • Deep Tone

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