What It Takes to Become a Voice-Over Artist

When you think about an actor’s job, you think of TV, movies, and the theater. However, one group of actors doesn’t make a physical appearance on a set or stage. You call such a person a professional voice-over actor. They may be the voice you hear narrating a documentary, speaking over video in a commercial or film, or playing the part of a cartoon character. Their contribution to media consists of well-trained voices that vary from resonant to smooth to sexy or quirky, depending on the need.

Someone who has made it in the big-time is Ross Huguet. He started his career in the third grade when recording books on tape for others in his school. That passion for using his voice as his instrument continued through high school when he gave announcements on the school’s public address system, reported basketball games, and got his show in the middle of the night, which led to a lifelong career.

Listening to his demos demonstrates why he is such a big success. Not only does he have a great voice, but he knows how to use it and has an intuitive feel for engaging listeners. Whether he’s promoting the University of Kentucky, telling the story of fungi, or narrating a commercial for Morgan Stanley, his voice effectively communicates the message and compels your attention because of his excellence as a voice-over actor.