Jim Strait - Wry Commercials, Great Characters, Smooth Narrator

Wry Commercials, Great Characters, Smooth Narrator

• Jim Strait is registered with Voice123 since Aug 03, 2005.
• Jim Strait started his/her voice over career in 1981.
• Currently Jim Strait is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 0

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Voice Description

I have a warm and dignified mature voice with great character. I can bring theatrical excitement to any voiceover copy.
I provide engaging narration and e-learning tutorials, exciting commercial spots, and motivating corporate presentations. Character voicing is a specialty. Dialects range from New York to Deep Southern, British, Cockney, French, Italian, Spanish, Outer Space - you name it! I capture the essence of the sound you need. If you need an intelligent voice actor who is cooperative and creative for your project, I am your choice.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Male
• Senior Male

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

• English - British
• English - North American

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
• Adult content
• Songs
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

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

• I offer copywriting services
• I can deliver edited and finished voice tracks

My Home Base

Palm Springs, California, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

American Southern, Texan, Hispanic, Mittle European, French, Italian, Turkish, mysterious Eastern, British, Cockney, Imaginary Countries and Galaxies far far away

My Voice Experience

In addition to more than 30 years of stage acting experience, I have performed as a cabaret and big band vocalist. I voiced more than 60 television commercials in San Diego - both spoken and sung. I read children's books for Harris-Rhomann Productions in San Diego and for Dan Boyd Media Services in Denver; performed as voiceover talent for KCOT Television, Voice Trax Casting Service, South Coast Area Transit, GROOVY LIKE A MOVIE productions in San Diego, Supersonic Entertainment in Texas, and Cave Media in England. I voiced more than 20 characters for a new King James Bible recording in Los Angeles; performed character voicing for the Bunker Hill Memorial in Massachusetts; and played varied characters in video games for producers in England and Russia. I recorded many episodes of the American History & Advanced Placement Student Series as well as a number of BizNotes Business Book profiles for Audio Learn, LLC, of Washington DC; recorded numerous complex IT Tutorials for IT Guru of India; and voiced many lessons and learning games for E-Mantras, Inc. of India and California.

My Training

I have studied with some of the best in the voiceover business including: Thom Pinto, Pat Fraley, Bob Bergen, Samantha Paris, Cynthia Songe, and acclaimed animation director and actress Susan Blu.

My Studio Equipment

MXL 990 mic, MOBILEPRE preamp, Sound Forge 7.0 software.

Additional Skills

I can compose and/or edit copy. I can also inject intelligent humor into what could be dry material. As an accomplished public speaker and master of ceremonies, I have developed a quick and discerning wit and a lively and attractive vocal personality.