Robert is a New York City voice over and acting talent and has local, regional, national and international experience. His office address is 1133 Broadway Suite 706, New York, NY 10010.
He currently trains for acting with a top Hollywood teacher, Tom Todoroff, and for voice overs with Susan Berkley.
He recorded "American Experience: HiJacked!" on Broadway, NYC, with Campbell Scott as narrator, which aired nationally on prime time TV on PBS.
He recorded a national promo for the Dean Koontz book "The Husband."
He recorded National spots for Advanced Micro Devices, Aquafina, GlaxoSmithKline, The LA Dodgers, Reebok, TGIFridays, the US Marines, Doritos, Starwood Resorts, National Fair Housing Alliance, and Zales Jewelers.
He also recorded spots for XPRESSBET and Saratoga Race Track which are airing Nationally on Sirius Satellite Radio.
He also is the Voice for the NBC iPhone "Your City" app.
He is also a TV and Film actor and he recently appeared in feature films and television shows starring Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore, Patrick Dempsey, Susan Sarandon, Uma Thurman, Russell Crowe, Denzel Washington, Denis Leary, Tatum O'Neil, James Gandolfini, Idie Falco and Tina Fey, among others.
He also played Czar Nicholas II on "Engineering an Empire" which aired nationally on the History Channel, and appeared twice in principal roles on the Discovery Channel's "Most Evil" show, as well as appearing in a principal role on the Maury Povich show. He appeared in a "recurring" role as a Detective on the Bio Channel's "Watching the Detectives" TV series.
He also has done several Off Broadway plays in various roles.
He has also done several radio ads for local and regional radio and he hosted weekly radio shows about legal issues.
TRAINING:
Tom Todoroff Acting Studios with Voice Training
Stephen Michael -- Meisner and Strasberg
Susan Berkley's Great Voice Co -- Inner Circle Member (Featured in 2 of her newsletters, winner of 2 "Voice Over Victory Contests"). Also featured in her Keynote speech at "Voice 2008" conference in LA, California as a "success story."
Richard Mancini -- Improv, Theater, Monologue, Scene training
Eileen Winnick, On Camera Commercial Training
HONORS:
Panelist on Professional's panel at Voice 2008 conference.
Presenter at Voice 2010 and 2012 conferences.
Voice Acting Academy with James Alburger and Penny Abshire.
Wrote chapter in James Alburger's book "The Art of Voice Acting."
Author of "VOICE OVER LEGAL" (voiceoverlegal.com).
Featured in BACKSTAGE MAGAZINE:
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AT 835b, XML 909 and 990, and Sansom USB microphones; Behringer XENYX 1204FX studio mixer with Mic PreAmps, British EQ's and 24-bit Multi FX Processor; ProTools, Audacity and CoolEdit software; Sony Pro MDR-7506 headphones. Desktop and Laptop systems, phone patch. Also a ZOOM H4 for remote recording.
Acting. Voice over artist who would gladly provide many voice over and acting services.
TESTIMONIALS:
" I have known Rob for 2 years now, and he books more work than anyone I know! A consummate professional, Rob is one of the easiest people I know to work with"
Susan Berkley, president/producer -- The Great Voice Company, Inc.
"Thanks Rob, You did great today . . . .
Best!"
Sarah Hutt -- KPI, Director of History Channel's Engineering an Empire
"We will certainly keep you in mind for future projects. It was a pleasure working with you.
All the Best"
Kim Spiegler. -- AD for Tamouz Productions, Producer
of PBS American Experience - Hijacked!
"I just want to say that Robert is a fantastic actor. He portrayed the character exactly the way I imagined it. Robert was always on point with his lines and anyone who chooses to use Robert for a part will not be disappointed because I know that I'm the not only one who feels this way. Robert is not only a great actor but a great person who's open to any ideas. Thanks Robert."
Sergio Velez -- Brooklyn, New York
"Any new projects I start I would love to have you on board. You were terrific in my film."
Guy Warren -- Writer of Maltese Murder Mystery
"I just wanted to thank you once again for your sharp and on-point performance in my film. In a time of chaos and disruption, you were calm and cooperative and performed wonderfully. It was truly a pleasure working with you, and I hope to do it again in the future."
Mohammad Maaty -- New York City
"Thank you for your excellent performance and outstanding endurance of which without both, this film would not have been possible. I am most pleased that I selected you for the part you played in my film. . . . On a final note, I'd like to mention that I truly enjoyed working with you and that I expect that this will not be our last project together. I am keeping you in mind for more roles in my upcoming projects . . . ."
Henry DaSilva -- New York
"The Aquafina spot was perfect! You truly have a great and dynamic voice. I've heard other voice-over talents, and you by far are the best. I'll definitely consider your talents on future projects."
Sidney Diongzon -- LA California
"Robert, thank you for everything! Your talents have definitely exceeded my expectations and it was a pleasure to work with you. . . .Attached is the Dodger's commercial, and it's definitely one of my favorites. "
Sidney Diongzon -- LA, California
"Robert it was a pleasure working with you . . . . I look forward to working with you again."
Natural Langdon -- New York
"You've got a great 'regular guy' voice, which believe me, is hard to find. You also knew how to read the part. . . .We'll certainly keep you in mind for future work."
Pat Dugan -- Hartford, Connecticut