Derek James

Young Adult, A Character Specialist Too

• Derek James is registered with Voice123 since Jun 03, 2008.
• Derek James started his/her voice over career in 1999.
• Currently Derek James is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 0

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Voice Description

Baritone/Bass voice that is CLEAR, friendly, conversational and engaging. Great delivery for upbeat television promos & Adult Contemporary & Alternative radio station imaging. Smooth voice for presentations and film narration.

Also a character voice actor who can provide funny character voices for great theatre of the mind spots.
Here are just some of the voices I can provide:

Gilbert Gottfried
John O'Hurley
Paul Harvey
Rod Roddy
Don Pardo
Bobby from "Bobby's World" - little kid voice
Elmo
Bullwinkle
Louie Anderson
Johnny Carson
Hank Hill
Don LaFontaine-esque (no one is as good as Don)
Herbert - The Creepy Old Guy & several other "Family Guy" characters

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Baby
• Child
• Young Adult Male

Language(s) of Which I Am a Native Speaker:

• English - Other

I Offer my Services for these Recording Purposes

• Commercials
• Promos
• IVR, voicemail, phone systems, and on-hold messages
• Training, business presentations, sales, and web sites
• Audiobooks
• Videogames
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Songs
• Others (on-camera, informercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

• Jobs for ACTRA (Canada) signatories

• Jobs for AFTRA (US) signatories

• Jobs for British Equity signatories

• Jobs for SAG (US) signatories

• Jobs for Union des Artistes (Canada) signatories

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area
• I can record and then deliver the audio files via Email
• I can record and then upload the audio files via FTP
• I can record and then deliver the files by regular mail

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

None

My Home Base

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Unknown - Click here to ask Derek James

My Voice Experience

I've been working in radio and television for 13 years. Started doing commercial radio when I was 15, I've worked as an on air talent for nearly all formats including CHR, AC, Hot AC, Alternative. I've also been a Program Director, Production Director, and News Anchor. I currently host the morning show on AC K104.7 (WKQC FM) in Charlotte, North Carolina and am a Meteorologist for FOX Charlotte (WCCB TV).

Payment Methods Accepted

• PayPal
• Personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders in my local currency
• Personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders in any currency