Michael Lackey

Voice Description

I am a professional singer with a wide vocal range. My voice is warm and deep (a la Berry White or Don LaFontaine) but is also has a smooth quality for commercials or presentations. I have done upbeat and peppy commercials for car dealers and restaurants, as well as professional presentations such as physician's organizations and auto shows.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Middle Age Male
• 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
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• Songs
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

• Jobs for SAG (US) 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

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

None

My Home Base

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

I do straight (Midwest), British, Cockney, Irish, and raspy (villainous) tones.

My Voice Experience

I am a 30+ year member of Actors' Equity Assoc., the stage actors union, SAG eligible and a veteran of more than 40 shows. In these I have performed leading men, villains and character roles. I have been THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (and am in my 4th production now), the demented Sweeney Todd, and the villainous Bill Sykes.

In addition...

I have performed FOUR of BRIAN BOITANO'S Television Skating Specials as Announcer, both Live & V.O., for NBC and USA Network TV.

I was a Spokesman/Presenter for VOLKSWAGON on the National Auto Show Circuit, narrating and presenting a 20 minute presentation every hour.

I was an Actor/Spokesman for TOYOTA USA, introducing a new model to salespeople across the country.

I have been the Live Announcer for several benefit concerts, working with such celebrities as Robin Williams, Peter Coyote, Carol Channing, Juliet Prowse, Larry Kert and others.

Plus...
OHIO PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION
V. O. & Print Model - Indus. Slide Presentation
DANA CORPORATION
Actor/Driver - Industrial Film
VARIOUS AUTO DEALERS (in Michigan and Ohio)
V. O. & Actor - Radio & TV Commercials

My Training

B.A. in Communication Arts with a focus on Theater and Music -- included classes in Oral Interpretation, Voice and Diction, Cold Reading and various vocal music courses, both Choral and Private.

My Studio Equipment

My "studio" is good for little more than auditions. It consists of Garage Band and a decent studio microphone.

Additional Skills

Unknown - Click here to ask Michael Lackey

Payment Methods Accepted

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

Contact Information

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