This is a really nice remembrance of the famous voiceover Don LaFontaine added to the end of a recent episode of KCRW’s “The Business” dated September 22nd, 2008. It touches on his history as a writer and producer before he became a voice talent. Also, Steve Tischerman, Don’s longtime agent from TGMD Talent Agency, is interviewed and it’s fun to hear him speak of getting Don started in the business of voice over and specifically how Don started voicing trailers for films.
I thought the shout out at the end to Ashton Smith and Brian Cummings was generous and I’m sure it made everyone over at DPN excited since they represent both Ashton and Brian! Enjoy.
Voiceover artist and inspiration to all aspiring voiceover talent, Don LaFontaine, has died this past Monday. Our small community is morning the loss of it’s king. Don was a true pioneer and a master of all things voiceover and I’m horribly disappointed that I never had the chance to tell him that in person. Not that he needs to hear that from me, but I still would have loved to have met him.
When SAG and AFTRA didn’t merge in early 2000 I knew it was the beginning of the end. The leadership that blocked the merger at SAG is the reason I’m not involved in SAG politics and really don’t have much hope for SAG in the future. In other words, pension when I turn 65, I wouldn’t bet on it.
But recently, a wonderful phrase has come down the pipeline thanks to a few friends passing on some information (Shauna Markey and Bob Bergen). UNITE FOR STRENGTH.
