Michael Bernardi

Voice Description

My natural voice is bassy and resonant, but I can alter it to either a high pitch or an even deeper register. I come from an acting background and my voice reflects that. I am very good at creating a mood with my voice; the mood could be suspenseful, passionate, informative, enthusiastic, professional, funny, etc. I believe that my voice is dynamic enough to conform to almost any circumstance or direction. I can also perform dialects, impressions/character voices in a range of ways.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Teenage Boy
• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Male
• Senior Female
• Senior Male

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

• 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

• 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

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

None

My Home Base

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

I can perform the following accents:
Southern (formal/peasant), Mexican (zorro/migrant worker), Canadian, English (formal/peasant), Scottish, French, German, Italian, Eastern European, New York, Boston (New England), Indian (East), California Surfer

I can perform the following voice impersonations/characterizations:
Family Guy (Peter Griffin, Stewie Griffin, Brian Griffin, Chris Griffin, Cleveland Brown, Greased-Up Deaf Guy), Arnold, Jack Nicholson, Awful Radio DJ, Chris Walken, The Simpsons (Apu, Otto the busdriver, Mr. Burns), Chris Tucker, Eddie Murphy, Will Shatner, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, Porky Pig, Inspector Gadget and Claw, Tom Brokaw, 1920's guy, Spongebob Squarepants (Mr. Krabs, Patrick Starr, Plankton), Captain Barbosa, Emperor Palpatine (Star Wars), Heath Ledger Joker, Nasally effeminate voice, full effeminate voice, Rocky, Nixon, Reagan, Monty Python Frenchman, Spinal Tap characters....and with enough time I can adapt an learn new voices.

My Voice Experience

I have just started in the voice industry.

My Training

I have a minor degree in Acting Performance where we discussed the use of voice in our performances and the various ways that it can communicate meaning. I have been a stand-up comic for over 2 years and that has also assisted my learning about the use of voice as it happens in real time.
My major degree is in writing. This relates very well to the idea of finding the tightest, most communicative way of using the words themselves; spoken or written.

My Studio Equipment

I do not have regular access to a studio, but if absolutely required I can use the studio available to me.

Additional Skills

Quality is very important to me. I see any project I do as an opportunity to make something great. I believe the only way to obtain great quality is to be completely professional. I pride myself on that.

Payment Methods Accepted

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

Contact Information

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