English Voice Over Actors

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Chris is an internationally represented and award winning professional British voice over actor with his most recent award being “Most Innovative Voiceover Specialist 2020: ***** *******” from the UK Enterprise Awards (SME News) and “British Voice Actor of the Year 2020” - Business Excellence Awards (Acquisition International Magazine)

With over 12+ years’ experience and recognition in the voice over industry garnering a professional membership to the World Voices Industry Association.

From his full equipped , broadcast quality, personal studio, Chris is capable of supplying completely self-directed or direction assisted recordings for your project.

I have 30 years of experience in the voice business. I have worked for many major international brands. International and national ad campaigns, and corporate films. I have played roles in dozens of cartoon series, dubbed many films, and many TV series. Voiced over 100 video games. And too many documentaries to list. I can record either in my home studio or book a top-of-the-line studio for your project.

Community Radio Host - 2008 to 2014
Advanced Diploma in Radio - Graduated 2015
Freelance Voice Actor - 2016 to present

Full time professional Voice Actor for almost 8 years
I'm a British Voice Actor based in the USA.
I was delighted to be presented with the Award for Best Gaming Performance 2021 by One Voice USA
In 2020 I was awarded the prestigious Male Voiceover Artist of the Year accolade and Best Male Character Performance in an Animation by the One Voice Awards UK.
I have received an additional 7 Nominations from One Voice and 4 from SOVAS - Society of Voice Arts - along with a best-supporting Actor Nomination (see below)
Best Male Animation One Voice USA 2021
Best Male Movie/Gaming Trailer One Voice USA 2021
Best Performance in a demo reel One Voice USA 2021
Male Voice of the Year One Voice USA 2021
Best Male Gaming One Voice UK 2020
Best Performance in a Videogame demo reel SOVAS 2020
Best Performanace in an E-Learning Demo Reel SOVAS 2020
Best Audiobook Children SOVAS 2020
Best Audiobook Teen SOVAS 2020
Best Supporting Actor Nomination from the Skyphire Festival 2020
UK Male Voice of the Year One Voice 2019
Best Male Gaming One Voice UK 2019
Specialties are Gaming, Animation, Corporate/Commercial, E-Learning, Instructional and Explainer Videos, Narration, Movie Trailers, Documentaries and Educational. I've been hired by clients from all over the globe and can supply the following accents: British RP, British London, British Northern, Scottish, Southern US,
Vocal influences include Tom Hiddleston, Jude Law, Sir Ian McKellen and David Attenborough.

A global voice since 2005, I was with a London agency for many years but went indepedent in 2016. As a trained actor I did refresher acting training during the Covid lockdown periods - Method Acting refresher with Brian Timoney.

Voice training: 2005 and ongoing) constant upskilling by contributing to professional training from experts in the voice industry, through membership of professional organisations (Spotlight, Equity, Gravy For the Brain, The Voice Over Network).

Genre training: intensive audiobook workshops and personal mentoring with US-based coach PJ Ochlan; narrative VO personal training with Dian Perry; gaming voice training workshops with Dave Fennoy and Randall Ryan 2018-22.

Sound studio operations training with ex-BBC sound-engineer and techical coach Roger Woos, UK.

With nearly a decade of experience, Joshua has voiced hundreds of projects. Whether it's classic commercials, crafting engaging narratives for professional Image Films, or adding a touch of charisma to quirky Video Games, Joshua excels in infusing projects with his distinctive charm.

Joe French is a professional voice artist and actor of many years experience. His skills range from subtle, authentic warm tones to upbeat character comedy and everywhere in between and beyond. Whatever is right for your project, Joe will deliver with passion and commitment, every time. A quick turnaround is guaranteed and all revisions and corrections are always free, until you or your client are totally satisfied.

Dublin Business School - Diploma in Coaching
Maureen Mitchel - Voice Coaching
RTE - Studio, OB Training
RTE - Autocue Training
TV3 / Virgin Media - Studio and OB Training
TV3 / Virgin Media - Autocue Training
CBS - Studio and Autocue Training

35+ years experience as a stage and film actor, voice talent, and narrator.

10 years in the industry working for numerous multi national brands

Young Actors Theatre Islington, London, UK
The Mono Box, London, UK
Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, UK

I have been providing professional voiceover services since 2005, full time freelance since 2012.

TRAINING:
Adventures in Voice Acting - Bang Zoom Entertainment - Tony Oliver
Video Game Reality Check- Voicetrax - Jacquie Shriver
Sound-A-Like Savvy- Voicetrax - Ned Lott
Animation Extravaganza- Voicetrax - Charlie Adler
Colors of your Voice- Voicetrax- Thom Pinto
Scene Study -Voicetrax- Susan Blu
Anime Boot Camp -Voicetrax -Crispin Freeman
Simply Acting- Voicetrax -Frank Coppola
Script Analysis -Voicetrax- Samantha Paris

Trained Stage and Film Actor from Berlin

2009-2013 University of performing Arts Munich August- Everding