Michael Morris - Smooth, Natural, Movie Trailer, or Zany Characters

Smooth, Natural, Movie Trailer, or Zany Characters

• Michael Morris is registered with Voice123 since Dec 10, 2008.
• Michael Morris started his/her voice over career in 2005.
• Currently Michael Morris is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 1
• Michael Morris was last active on Voice123 32 days ago

Voice Description

I have a wide range and can accomodate many different voice requirements. My speaking voice is a smooth, natural type which resonates with sincerity and trustworthiness. My character voices include an assortment of accents and dialects which lend a unique twist to your special needs. I'd be extremely happy to create a special character for your animation project, narration, commercial spot, or any other voice need you may have.

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
• 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
• 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

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Southern gent of the old west type, Movie Trailer Guy - Similar to a Don LaFontaine (deep, resonating, and gripping), Jim from TAXI (impression of the famous Christopher Lloyd character), Old Man, Moe the Bartender (or Krusty the Clown) from the Simpsons, East Coast accent, Jamaican accent, Cajun, Cheesy DJ, Apu (East Indian) from the Simpsons, Surfer Dude, Gay Man, Clint Eastwood, New York Elderly Female, Evil Genius/Mad Scientist, Chewbacca (Star Wars), Yogi Bear, Mr. Burns from the Simpsons, Character from "Slingblade", Evil Witch, Whiner, plus other sound effects such as "Jetsons" car, mischievous laugh (similar to Bugs Bunny), Marvin Martian, and many others.

My Voice Experience

Ever watch a cartoon like the "Simpsons" or maybe an old TV show? Ever hear one of those characters and been able to identify it without even looking at the screen? That's my specialty! No, not picking out voices, but rather BEING the voice that is memorable! With the accents I create and the impressions I perform, I promise to provide a quality, unique character for your project. Or, if you need a smooth, natural, and believable spokesperson for your product or narration needs, I can give you that as well.

My Training

I have studied Voice-over under the wonderful tutelage of the great Terry Daniel. According to Mr. Daniel, I was in the top 5 of the class.

My experience includes several credits in the motion picture field while working with Creative Entertainment and Media in Los Angeles California. In addition to voice-over work, I have also received credits as Screenwriter and Producer with CEM.

My Studio Equipment

My home studio includes:

MXL 990 condensor microphone with pop filter.
Presonus Inspire GT Preamp (firewire)
Dell Inspiron E1505 computer.
Polk Audio Speaker system.
Korg headphones.

Plus in my local area there are many high quality professional recording resources.

Additional Skills

In addition to voice-over work, I have found success as a screenwriter in television and film. Currently in development is a new television sitcom series titled "Pull the Pin" which I created, produced, and wrote. This project is due to air in Europe mid-summer of 2009. Other writing I have performed includes children's books, magazine columns, comedy routines, etc. If you have a need for a writer in addition to voice-over work, I'm your man!