Don LaFontaine’s Voice Silenced at 68
Photo of Don LaFontaine in 2007, Damian Dovarganes/Associated Press
Don LaFontaine, who brought his sonorous, ominous, melodramatic baritone to so many thousands of movie trailers, commercials and television promos that he became known in the industry as “the voice of God,” or just “the V.O.G.,” died Monday near his home in Los Angeles. He was 68.
His death was confirmed by his agent, Kevin Motley. The official cause has not been released.
In a 33-year career Mr. LaFontaine did voice-overs for more than 5,000 movie trailers, 350,000 commercials and thousands of television promos, including dozens of “Next week on ‘E.R.’ “ spots.
Unite For Strength Aims to Merge SAG and AFTRA
Isn’t it a lovely day for a merger, dear?
How many times have you heard people say that they wish the performers unions SAG and AFTRA would merge?
The Screen Actors Guild is in the midst of electing a number of new members to the SAG Board of Directors, and fortunately for those in favor of merger, there is a slate of 31 television stars, journeymen, background performers, stunt performers, and voice over artists who are gunning for just that as they run for seats on the Screen Actors Guild Board of Directors.
Unite For Strength desires to unite performers at the bargaining table once and for all.
5 CD Set on How To Make Money in Voice-Overs (even if you’re not in N.Y. or L.A.)
What’s the hardest thing to do in voice over if you’re not in New York or Los Angeles?
Making money, honey!
All across the board, the single most challenging aspect of pursuing voice over as a professional is making a consistent amount of money to call a living, and in Julie Williams’ third edition of “How To Make Money in Voice-Overs”, listeners will learn how to do just that with this comprehensive course in voice over marketing for talent who want to compete in the global voice over marketplace, regardless of where they live.
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