Josiah John Bildner | Voice over actor

Josiah John Bildner is a voice actor located in Kalamazoo, MI, USA. He has been actively working as a voice actor since 2011. He has worked for a diverse pool of clients and brands, such as Pearson Education, COSBY MEDIA PRODUCTIONS and iTunes. Listen to 3 voice over samples that showcase his best work. CUSTOMER SERVICE- I pledge to you that when hired to voice your project, I will not rest until you have a voiceover that you are thrilled with. Customer satisfaction is my number one priority at all times. Following the Golden Rule, I treat every customer special to ensure that your experience is unforgettable and an enjoyable one. With me, you definitely get what you pay for and much more. AN EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL- The Voice of all Pond Punkies characters in the Pond Punkies sci-fi book series! I have done commercials for Planar Helium computers, audiobooks for Amazon, Audible, McGraw Hill Publishing, ACX, and many others. Be a part of the excitement growing around my services and let me do everything in my power to take your project to the next level. I make sure that clients like you feel great working with me and finish projects with big smiles on their faces! POWERFUL, VERSATILE VOICE- VOICE STYLE/TYPE Josiah's voice over type has been described as accessible, friendly, genuine, authentic, believable, guy next door, high energy, soft sell, hard sell, sincere, cool, hip, corporate, business like, relatable, sophisticated, knowledgeable, promo, urgent, and educational. He is consistently cast for a wide range of age requirements . . . male 20's, 30's, 40's, and 50's (25-54). His style could be closely compared to Tim Allen, George Clooney, Kevin Bacon, and Jeff Bridges. Be sure to add me to your "FAVORITES" list so you can find me when you need me! NATURAL SOUNDING ACCENTS AND CARTOON/CHARACTER VOICES- North American: New York (Jewish, Brooklyn, Italian, Mafia), Midwestern Southern: Texas (George Bush, Light Twang), Alabama (Black Preacher), Virginia, Tennessee (Elvis Presley), Southern California, Valley Girl, Southern Utah, Canadian, Hillbilly, Twang British/UK: Cockney, Liverpoolian (The Beatles), British RP (Posh, General, Upper Class), Irish, Scottish European: French, German, Italian, Eastern European: Russian, Polish, Hebrew Spanish/Latino: Mexico, Spain (Castillian), Argentina (Castellano) FLEXIBLE AGE RANGES- Child (Cartoon: Baby, Toddler, Youngster 1-12 years), Teenager (13-19), Young Adult (20-25, 25-35), Middle Age (45-55), Senior (65+) Animation, Cartoons, Comedy, Characters, Video Games, Funny, Crazy, Accents, Impersonation Character voices are geared towards animation, comedy, and video games. New York (Gangster, Mafioso, Godfather, Chain Smoker Jewish Lady, Deprived Wife, Old Man Jew), Latin Boy, Various old British men, French, Spaniard, Serious Deep Voice, Favorite Black Girlfriend, Various goofy old guys, Creepy Clown, Villains, Gravelly Old Brit, Hillbilly, Posh Butler, Old Southern Black Man, German, Monster, Irish, Chicago, Little kid, The Joker, Announcer, Kill Sound, Adam Sandler, Evil Laugh Languages English (North American), English, English (British) Accents North American: New York (Jewish, Brooklyn, Italian, Mafia), Midwestern Southern: Texas (George Bush, Light Twang), Alabama (Black Preacher), Virginia, Tennessee (Elvis Presley), Southern California, Valley Girl, Southern Utah, Canadian, Hillbilly, Twang British/UK: Cockney, Liverpoolian (The Beatles), British RP (Posh, General, Upper Class), Irish, Scottish European: French, German, Italian, Eastern European: Russian, Polish, Hebrew Spanish/Latino: Mexico, Spain (Castillian), Argentina (Castellano) Asian: Chinese Age Ranges: Child (Cartoon: Baby, Toddler, Youngster 1-12 years), Teenager (13-19), Young Adult (20-25, 25-35), Middle Age (45-55), Senior (65+) Ages Child, Teen, Young Adult, Middle Aged Special Skills Cartoons, Movie Trailers, Documentaries, Audiobooks, Business, Educational, Radio, Telephone, Videogames, Jingles, Podcasting, Television, Internet, Music Experience What others have to say about working with Josiah: Christopher Santos, Technologist - Higher Education Publishing: "Josiah is wonderful to work with on every level. He has completed a large amount of projects for me in a number of subjects - literature, history, political science, and more. His work is always excellent and on time, even with difficult projects and tight deadlines. Josiah is always happy to accomodate my needs, is very easygoing, and fun to work with. My only complaint is that there aren't more of him. " Jody Baxmeyer Jody Baxmeyer Voice Work/JaM Advertising Josiah is a consummate professional in every sense. He is a team player who puts the group first always and is there every time to pick up slack and ask what more he can do to help out.   Working on productions with Josiah as a voice actor, I have the privilege of producing audio from his sound chain that is clean, clear and never requires heavy post work to fit within production values.   Josiah is a great guy and an awesome performer and would be a benefit to anyone's production. Darcy Pattison, author of The Aliens, Inc. Series, Mims House Working with Josiah Bildner has been a joy. As a professional, he is always on time with projects and is enthusiastic about his work. His narrator's voice is unique and fun. Josiah brings the story to life with a variety of voices, and lots of energy. But for me, Josiah stands out because of his impeccable timing. Other narrators just read. Josiah watches for the nuances of meaning, humor and life as expressed through the phrasing of a story. He pauses before a punch line; he speeds up for excitement; in short, he's a voice actor of great skill. Highly recommended. L.L. Muir Head Writer I've worked with numerous narrators and Josiah, by a mile, was the most professional and easiest to work with. I never worried about him making deadlines or turning in work that needed editing. He gave me the exact product I'd been hoping for. I would recommend his production and acting skills to anyone who wants a headache-free experience. Lisa Riebe Author of Pond Punkies - Children's Science Fiction Book Josiah is an amazing guy! He created so many different voices for the Pond Punkies' characters. He was on time with the project and open to any constructive criticism. I just hired him to create the audio book for the second and third books in the Pond Punkies Series. ANYTHING ELSE ? Since you want your project done right, on time, and professional, I'm the guy you put on your speed dial. I have a portfolio of work and references that is continuing to grow daily at an exciting rate. My voice is the voice you want for your next project! Voiceover is my life, and my livelihood. When you choose me as your voice, you can rest assured that you have hired a professional talent, with professional equipment, and a total customer service experience. SPECIAL SKILLS: cartoons, movie trailers, documentaries, audiobooks, business, educational, education, radio, telephone, video games, jingles, podcasting, television, Internet, music, explainer videos, mobile apps, sizzler reel. EXTRAS JUST FOR YOU SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY: I am also a speech language pathologist well versed in medical terminology. I love working with kids and telling stories and improving on their articulation of speech skills. I enjoy working with a team, collaborating; which translates into the voice over realm in which I work with clients to make their dreams come true. STORYTELLER: I love telling stories I am a storyteller for the Education Through Movement/Music organization. I am able to use a variety of accents, voices (pitch, volume, tone, etc) to fully express folktales. I am very fond of African Stories (Anansi the spider) as well as European and classic American folktales. Voice Over is the art of finding that story and communicating! (just ask Bob Souer) MASTER THESPIAN: I was raised in the theater! I spent my youth, highschool and even college on the stage. I've loved being an actor all my life. I even received a scholarship to the University of Northern Iowa for theater and starred in productions of The Miracle Worker, Arsenic and Old Lace, The Wake of Jamie Foster, Hamlet, as well as many others. I gave up my dream for a more practical major Art History (tongue firmly in cheek) and have moved from that to a master's degree in Speech Language Pathology. I have always wanted to get back to my acting roots. With Voice Over I get paid to act and embody the character! I totally love voice over. I have taken courses at the Michigan Actors Studio in which I learned the art of commercial production, e-learning voice over, explainer videos, sizzle reels, industrial reads, telephony or on hold message voice over and character work. I have also studied voiceover for character work (for video games, toys and games, cartoon, app voice over for iPads and tablets, movie voice over, and commercial) with Bill Dewees, David Rosenthal, Brian Sommers, and Cristina Milizia. I am the guy next door and The VERSATILE VOICE- My natural tone is "the dude next door" think John Krasinski , 20 something guy. I'm also able to produce a more mature voice with a serious tone. I'm able to tap into my theater background and storytelling to create crazy voices for CARTOONS & VIDEO GAMES! Be sure to add me to your "FAVORITES" list so you can find me when you need me! Quick turnaround and high audio quality. And if that wasn't enough, I'm a nice guy too. I aim for 100% client satisfaction. I'm easy to work with, prompt, and reliable. Languages English (North American), English Accents Midwest American, Southern accent, east coast Brooklyn, French, German, British. Ages Child, Teen, Young Adult, Middle Aged Special Skills Multiple E-LEARNING projects, Cartoons, Audiobooks, Business, Educational, Radio, Telephone, Videogames, Jingles, Podcasting, Television, Internet, Music Experience What others have to say about working with Josiah: L.L. Muir Head Writer --you know, Inside my head I've worked with numerous narrators and Josiah, by a mile, was the most professional and easiest to work with. I never worried about him making deadlines or turning in work that needed editing. He gave me the exact product I'd been hoping for. I would recommend his production and acting skills to anyone who wants a headache-free experience. March 4, 2013, L.L. was with another company when working with Josiah at Kalamazoo voice over Lisa Riebe Author of Pond Punkies - Children's Science Fiction Book Josiah is an amazing guy! He created so many different voices for the Pond Punkies' characters. He was on time with the project and open to any constructive criticism. I just hired him to create the audio book for the second and third books in the Pond Punkies Series. - Non-union voiceover talent with my own professional recording studio with a Harlan Hogan VO:1-A large condenser microphone, Audacity 1.3 Software, and a PreSonus pre-amp. - I have experience including (Website hidden), (Website hidden), Solstice Publishing, and (Website hidden), among several others. - Quick turnaround and high audio quality. And if that wasn't enough, I'm a nice guy too. I aim for 100% client satisfaction. I'm easy to work with, prompt, and reliable. Credentials Education BA: Art History University of Northern Iowa 1997 MA: Speech Language Pathology Western Michigan University 2006 I have studied voiceover for character work (for video games, toys and games, cartoon, app voice over for iPads and tablets, movie voice over, and commercial) with Marc Cashman, Bill Dewees, David Rosenthal, Brian Sommers, and Cristina Milizia.

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