Craig Richards

Generally region- and dialect-neutral, Craig is also expert in performing with very natural U.S. regional dialects including Southern (Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Louisiana), Midwest, North Central (Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan), Southern California, Portland/Seattle. Persuasive celebrity impressions include Don Adams (Agent 86, Tennessee Tuxedo, etc.), Rod Serling (Twilight Zone host), John Wayne (iconic cowboy), Alfred Hitchcock (Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Universal Studios Tour spokesperson), Richard Nixon (former U.S. President), Foghorn Leghorn (Mel Blanc character for Looney Tunes), Newsreel-type narration, Don LaFontaine-type delivery (voice-of-God authority) and others.

Starting in the mid-'70s performing straight and character voices for radio and television spots, Craig filled his résumé with a great variety of experience after moving from the smaller Palm Springs market to Los Angeles. Partnering with famed character actor John Doucette in 1978, I launched Stagecoach Acting School and taught various aspects of performance including voice, movement, cold-reading, stage combat, weapons, etc. Included among my production company's full complement of digital filmmaking equipment to satisfy the demands of all departments including camera, lighting/electrical, grip, post-production/visual effects, I also have a well-equipped sound department that includes: Fostex MR8 MKII 8-Track Digital Multritracking Mixer 64Gb 400x CF Cards 32Gb 400x CF Cards Røde NTG-2 14" Directional Shotgun Microphone Windscreen and Dead Cat Røde Telescopic Aluminum Boompole 33" to 81" Røde Blimp Suspension Windshield System with Dead Wombat Audio-Technica R2100a 10-Channel Digital Wireless Receiver Audio-Technica T210a UniPak Digital Wireless Transmitter Audio-Technica 829cW Lavalier Cardioid Condenser Microphone Blue Microphones Snowball USB Omnidirectional/Cardioid Condenser Microphone SL DigiSlate digital slate for video/audio synchronizing/logging Beyerdynamic DT 770 Closed-Back Stereo Studio Headphones Sony MDR-NC60 Closed-Back Noise-Canceling Headphones Some clients have described me as "tenacious as a bulldog" when crediting me with unfailing commitment, without regard to the degree of challenge, to satisfying all aspects and parameters of each project. It's a bit old-fashioned, but I feel it's a simple matter of integrity to follow through on my commitments with dignity and enthusiasm. I consider the work I do to be a privilege and, for me, creative fulfillment comes only from achievement. My clients respond by continuing to work with me - some have been with me for decades, for which I am very grateful!