Michael Rankins - Warm, Intelligent, Engaging, Genuine, Real

Warm, Intelligent, Engaging, Genuine, Real

• Michael Rankins is registered with Voice123 since Jan 22, 2012.
• Michael Rankins started his/her voice over career in 2008.
• Currently Michael Rankins is a Premium subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 37
• Michael Rankins has been active on Voice123 during the past 48 hours

Voice Description

I'm known as The Mic Guy for good reason -- behind the microphone, I deliver a natural, engaging, "real guy" sound.

You might cast me as your friendly neighbor next door, your goofy big brother, your befuddled dad, your blustery boss, your compassionate doctor or pharmacist, or your knowledgeable banker, Realtor, or broker.

You'll hear a genuine warmth and intelligence in my sound, as well as a sense of humor than ranges from wry and dry to razor-sharp.

In video games, I've played characters ranging from everyday people to warriors and fantasy creatures.

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 - 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

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

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

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

My Home Base

San Francisco, California, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Unknown - Click here to ask Michael Rankins

My Voice Experience

I've voiced copy for commercials, industrial narration, and video games.

In addition to my voiceover background, I bring more than two decades of public speaking, teaching, and training experience to your project.

My Training

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communications:
San Francisco State University

Voiceover studies: Voicetrax San Francisco

I've had the privilege of working with some of the finest coaches and directors in the business, including the following...

Commercials: Samantha Paris, Thom Pinto, Sirenetta Leoni, Jeff Howell, Terry Berland, Sam Pond

Narration: Bob Symons, Chuck Kourouklis, Al Bedrosian, Peter Dunne, Kathleen Garrett

Character: Pat Fraley, Samantha Paris, Susan Blu, Crispin Freeman, Brian Sommer, Ned Lott

Acting: Susan Blu, Frank Coppola

Video games: Pat Fraley, Crispin Freeman, Jacquie Shriver, David Collins, Darragh O'Farrell

Animation: Pat Fraley, Ned Lott, Susan Blu, Natanya Rose

Audiobooks: Lisa Baney

My Studio Equipment

Unknown - Click here to ask Michael Rankins

Additional Skills

Thanks to 12 years in the health care field, I'm a quick study with medical and technical terminology.

With over 15 years of experience as a professional copywriter, including 8 years managing my own freelance practice, I have a sharp eye and ear for language. If you're struggling with your script, I can offer a suggestion or two that will help get your message across more effectively.