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
๐ 2026 SOVASโข Award Nominee (Best Audiobook Narration - Teen)
๐ญ 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.
๐ง 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.
๐ผ 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.
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VOICEOVER SERVICES
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โ TV, Radio & Digital Commercials
โ Video Game & Animation Character Voice
โ eLearning & Corporate Training Narration
โ Documentary & Long-Form Narration
โ YouTube, Podcast & Explainer Video Voice Over
โ Audiobook Narration (ACX & Findaway Voices ready)
โ IVR & Phone System Recordings
โ Corporate Narration & Explainer Videos
VOICE STYLE & RANGE
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Warm, bassy, trustworthy, and natural
Conversational to authoritative | Upbeat to dramatic
Neutral American English | Regional accents available
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PROFESSIONAL HOME STUDIO
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๐ Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Mic
๐ Audient iD 24 Audio Interface
๐ StudioBricks VO Edition Isolation Booth
๐ป Studio One PreSonus V6 | RX11 Audio Editor
๐ Broadcast-quality WAV & MP3 delivery
โก 24-hour turnaround available (ask first)
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WHAT CLIENTS SAY
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"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.
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RATE TRANSPARENCY
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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 (3โ5 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)
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IMPORTANT
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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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