John Knouse | Voice over actor

About John

Member sinceAug 12, 2009

I* have a deep resonant voice, that delivers with authority, conveys trustworthiness, honesty,a salt of the earth sound, truthfulness, caring, and believable. The "age" sound and range is vast,from a man in his early 30s to middle age or a very old man. My voice has been described as being unique and memorable. I am adaptable character voice actor with a wide range, have performed as Mark Twain, can have a Sam Elliott sounding voice or the accent of a slow talking Texan (which I am) or a "good ole boy" or a sophisticated, highly educated delivery. A native Texan, with genuine Texas and Southern accents,such as a cowboy in the old wild west(think Gus or Call in Lonesome Dove)or a southern gentleman (Deep South),yet can deliver a straight forward radio announcer tag with no accent. My voice coach believes I sound much like the "Wolf Brand Chili" guy. Technical or medical terminology are not a problem. I am highly educated(BA and JD degrees from SMU),professionally voice-trained in voice acting, knowledgeable in legal, medical, and engineering terminology, and precise at narration, especially in instructional videos,educational, historical (i.e. Smithsonian and museums), and audio book narratives, with a smooth, professional, and polished presentation ability. I am a professionally trained singer,classical to rock.

Skills and services offered

- Language
  English - USA and Canada
- Voice gender & age
  Male senior
  Male adult
- Additional services offered
  Write the copy
  Deliver edited and finished voice over
  Add music
  Add special effects
- Recording and delivery options
  Digital delivery
  On-site recording
  Location
  None
- Additional vocal abilities
  The Voice of God; Sam Elliott; Mark Twain Character; Texas Cowboy; Deep Southern Accent; Physician; Friendly neighbor: Your favorite relative; and a Boris Karloff scary voice.
- Experience, training, and equipment
  I have studied extensively private lessons with pros and have taken numerous workshops in voiceover areas. Bettye Zoller, a well known voiceover talent, voice coach, and and published voice instructor, is my coach. I have professionally created voiceover demos made after extensive study and rehearsal. I am the voice of Tom Ryman at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville (Grand Old Oprey Auditorium)I have performed as Mark Twain. I was a national thespian. I have already begun working for major advertising agencies in Dallas and I was immediately signed by one of Dallas' biggest voiceover and on camera agents. SMU Bachelors of Arts 1966, SMU School of Law Juris Doctor 1968, Board Certification in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization 1977, Voiceover Workshops with Bettye Zoller, Voicesvoices(website) (six), Private instruction in voiceovers from Bettye Zoller 2009, Liturgist at St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Plano Member St. Andrew's Chancel Choir, National Thespian Society, I have been taking voice singing lessons for the past 5 years, sing classical pieces in Italian, French and German and sang in choirs in St Peter's Basilica in 2012 and in the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, this past Labor Day, 2014. Compaq computer, Sweetwater professional recorcing equipment, and building my own studio now, including Samson C01U condenser microphone, pre-amps, speakers, mic stands, soundproofing, editing programs, etc., as well as ready access to the professional recording studio and the professional directing of Bettye Zoller, as additional resources. I play and accompany myself on guitar, 5 string banjo and piano. I have 46 years of legal experience as a trial lawyer selling judges and juries in representing the interests of others, which includes the ability to think on my feet, since criminal trials are tried by ambush. Board Certified by the Texas Bar Association in Criminal Law.

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