Interview: M.C. Gainey Goes Behind the Scenes on Hindsight: The Day Before
Gainey talks about the series, voice acting and how they created this unique audio experience.
Voice Actor Casting Director Linda Lamontagne on Finding Talent and Her Advice to Actors
Voice Actor Casting Director Linda Lamontagne talks about the challenges of casting, but also reveals that it offers a world of opportunity.
Interview: Voice Actor Lili Wexu’s Fantastic Tips on Starting Your Voice Over Career and New Book Series, ‘Get Clever About’
Lili Wexu chats about what it takes to become a successful voice over actor using the skills that you already have as an actor.
‘Barry’ Star Stephen Root on His Career and Why He’s Always Thought of Himself as a Character Actor
Stephen Root spoke about his career, including why he prefers his character work to more serious roles.
Interview: Adam Devine and Blake Anderson on Their New Animated Show, ‘The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers’
Adam Devine and Blake Anderson also talk voice acting and how streaming services have opened up a “creative boom.”
Tom Hanks on the Physical and Emotional Drain of Playing Woody in ‘Toy Story 4’
Tom Hanks spoke about voicing Woody for what will perhaps be the last time in ‘Toy Story 4’ and how challenging the recording sessions were for the film.
J.K. Simmons on His Dual Roles in ‘Counterpart’ and the Challenges of Voice Acting
J.K. Simmons talks about the challenges he faces as an actor and how, even after all these years on screen, there are still questions that he can’t answer.
Auditioning and Marketing Strategies Proven to Help Voice Actors Succeed
Here’s what you need to know about auditioning and marketing strategies to be a successful voice over actor!
Mark Hamill: “You don’t need the spotlight… to really enjoy performing”
“Doing voiceover work reminded me how much I enjoy performing without doing a curtain call or being recognized.” – Mark Hamill
Josh Gad Talks ‘Angry Birds’ and Voicing Animated Characters
“Animation is so liberating because you’re just left to your own voice and there’s nothing else you can fall back on” – Josh Gad
Jason Bateman Talks ‘Zootopia’ and the “Great Challenge” of Directing
“All the hard work is being done before and after us. We stand in a booth, and we talk” – Jason Bateman on Voice Acting in ‘Zootopia’
Nick Offerman on Voicing FXX’s ‘Axe Cop’ and His Love of Live Theater
“There’s no greater recompense than the live audience telling you that you’re delivering the medicine, and then their response is my medicine, and for me that’s the greatest” – Nick Offerman on Theater
Sir Ben Kingsley Talks about the Unique Way He Voiced His Character in the Animated Film, ‘The Boxtrolls’ (video)
I could listen to Sir Ben Kingsley talk about acting and.. well, I could listen to him talk about anything. He’s starring in the new Laika stop-motion animated film, The Boxtrolls, and he and some of the cast (along with the director) joined in on a Comic-Con panel about the
Voice Actor Peter Cullen Reveals the Inspiration Behind the Optimus Prime Voice
Peter Cullen reveals the inspiration behind the voice he has used for Optimus Prime.
Interview: Bobby Moynihan Talks Saturday Night Live’, Writing and Being ‘Chozen’
Bobby: “I think I’m more of a performer than I am a writer”
Q&A: H. Jon Benjamin Talks ‘Archer’, the Plot Twists and Voice Acting
Jon on ‘Archer’: “I just kind of played him as a very hyper-aggressive version of me”
Lake Bell on Voiceover Work: “I always wanted to be an actor, but voice acting seemed like the ultimate acting tool, because you could be anyone”
Lake Bell is one of the growing number of actors who have decided to go into business themselves. Bell is the star, writer, and director of her film In a World…, which is about the male-dominated world of voiceover acting. She spoke to The New York Post about working on
Vincent Kartheiser: The Challenges of Working in Animation
Even though fans will have to wait another year for the final season of Mad Men, star Vincent Kartheiser isn’t sitting back during his time off. The 34-year-old actor is working for two shows in Fox Animation’s Domination High Def block. He’s voicing characters on Axe Cop and High School U.S.A. that launch on July 27.
Interview: Matt Bomer talks ‘Superman: Unbound’ and How Voice Acting is a “Different Beast”
Matt on voice acting: “All you have is your voice to influence the characters”
John C. Reilly on Why He Agreed to Do ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Even Though He Dislikes Animated Roles
Being somewhat of a real-life cartoon character himself and having a distinctive voice, John C. Reilly seems like he is a perfect fit for an animated film.