Robert David Kaplan

North American: dialects from many regions, British, Cockney, Scot, Irish, Aussie, Germanic, Yiddish, Israeli, French, Polish, Hindi -– – and most others after a thirty minute session between my ears, brain and mouth!

Punny and Funny Phone calls, beginning at the age of six, gave me the initial rush of voice recognition and the power of my communication skills. As I developed into the role of "Klass Klown, Extraordinaire" -- my first requests for specific voices came pouring in. During college, I became aware of the fact that I had the Calling to be an Actor. As I have matured as a professional Actor, the opportunity to perform many roles eventually led me to find my strengths as a Character Actor. I have participated in several “Reading for the Blind” programs: everything from reading math textbooks to characterizing novels. Yes, I DO love a challenge. I was thrilled with the opportunity to perform for the "Texas Radio Theatre Company"! These live radio broadcasts, performed on stage, included classic "low-tech" sound effects mixed with the best audio-tech of the 21st century. I've studied both Oral Interpretation and Theater at the University of Texas in Austin. I studied under Hugh Lampman and have been in a production with David Lambert, two names held in very high regard in the VO industry in Dallas, which is in a little state called Texas, in the USA. Over the years, first as a stage actor and then adding film and commercials to my resume, my Voice Skills have been earnestly developed with the help of Acting teachers, voice and dialect coaches, and many gifted, accomplished fellow Actors, peers, and friends. I primarily use my home studio. I use an HP Pavilion with an Intel Dual-Core Desktop Processor. This machine is ideal for all types of media processing. For my recording I use both the GoldWave Digital Audio Editor, version 5.55 and I use the Audacity Cross-Platform Digital Audio Editor, version 1.2.4. My primary microphone has a Dynamic element with super-cardioid pickup pattern. It is engineered with a fine neodymium magnet and dual-dome diaphragm. The Frequency response is: 50-16,000Hz Impedance is: 300 ohms +/- 30% The Sensitivity is: -74db +/- 3db I have the ability to mix in music and/ or sound effects I can send out my finished product with E-mail, FTP, Google Drive,Google Cloud, or ISDN protocols. I've been a professional actor since the age of 19. I've learned in this business that there are no true "Masters", as we can all learn different techniques and skills from each other. I've taught history for more than 25 years. I was an Estate Agent for eight years and have conducted business with people from every nation and ethnic group. I am the associate producer of a group called "Exposure", which is a monthly showcase to introduce new talent to professionals in the industry. I belong to two "Storyteller" groups. I attempt to share life experiences from and with all people I meet. I also enjoy a mentoring those who are new to the entertainment business and feel insecure about their qualifications in the "Big City and in the "World of Grown-ups". I've been a writer for more than 40 years and I do my own copy-writing whenever possible. I've learned that life is much too short to define my limits! Also, tis much better to "go out on a limb" to learn something new, than to be mired in the "tried and true".