Articles and Interviews
Articles and Interviews
Articles and Interviews Links
- Toys For Talkers: Christmas Comes Early By Patricia "Vulcana" Wright. [Altered States Magazine] Chronicles the plan of Beast Wars fans to present the voice actors with action figures for each of their characters. Includes photos.
- The Bottom of the Totem Pole: Voice Actors in an Industry World By Sandy Yang and Luis Reyes. [akadot.com] "Actors who breathe life into some of the most recognizable anime characters of all time are often forced to hold down second jobs to supplement their income." Includes quotes from Crispin Freeman, Brad DeMoss, Lisa Ortiz, Ian Cortlett, Jessica Calvello, Amanda Winn and Jason Lee, and Jonathan Osborne.
- Celebrity Voice Actors: The New Sound of Animation By Joe Bevilacqua. [Animation World Magazine] Investigating varied viewpoints on celebrities as voice actors.
- Voices bring cartoons to life By Suzanne Gill. [TV Data Feature Syndicate] Article with interview quotes from Rob Paulsen, Billy West, Russi Taylor, Tony Anselmo, and Kathy Najimy.
- Patrick Warburton as the new Buzz Lightyear By Steve Fritz. [Fandom.com: Cartoon Shorts] "Playing Buzz offers a fun range of emotions, because while he is this sharp, business-like, get-the-job-done hero, at the same time, he can be a big, funny, silly guy who sometimes has issues dealing with people on a human level."
- AnimeCon Features: Megan Hollingshead [Fantasticon.com] Video interview clips with the voice of Nurse Joy on Pokémon.
- Interview With David Hayter By Derek McCaw. [dailyradar.com] Interview with the voice of Solid Snake in the videogame "Metal Gear Solid" and writer of the X-Men movie.
- Alan Oppenheimer of Sunset Boulevard [playbill.com] Chat transcript on Oppenheimer's role as Cecil B. DeMille in the Broadway production.
- New, animated Sabrina out to bewitch young viewers By Billie Rae Bates. [Detroit News - Comics Continuum] Brief interviews with Emily Hart and Savage Steve Holland.
- Pomann Sound Gives Voice to Little Bill By Dan Daley. [PostIndustry.com] Behind-the-scenes details on the recording of Bill Cosby's "Little Bill" animated series for Nickelodeon.
- X-Men's Cyclops Talks By Rob Allstetter. [ComicsContinuum] Interview with Kirby Morrow, the voice of Cyclops in "X-Men: Evolution".
- She Said What?! By Lee Atchison. [Sequential Tart] "Dubbed vs. subtitled in the Anime realm."
- Double Lives: Garrett Gardner [Greater Kansas City Business] Profile of Garrett Gardner: consultant and the president of his own company; stage performer; and voice-over artist.
- Bigstar.com Includes interview transcripts and streaming video clips with such celebrities as David Hyde Pierce, Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Mel Gibson, Isaac Hayes, Nathan Lane, Joe Mantegna, John O'Hurley, CCH Pounder, and French Stewart.
- Who2 Loop: These Actors Do Cartoon Voices [who2.com] "A beginner's list of those who have second careers as voice actors."
- Lynn's Gallery Home of Linda Tindall's "Toon Talk: The e-Zine" featuring interviews with Rob Paulsen, Maurice LaMarche, Bob Bergen, Mary Kay Bergman, Jess Harnell, Wally Wingert, and voice acting coach James Alburger. Also includes advice on getting into voiceovers and other articles.
- Supplying voice for animated pic doesn't bug actor [Knight-Ridder] Interview with Kevin Spacey.
- The Emperor's New Groove Characters: The Voice Talents that Bring Them to Life Animation Artist feature with photos and interview quotes from cast members David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, Patrick Warburton and Wendie Malick.
- The Sean Schemmel Experience Daizenshuu EX interview with the voice actor of Son Gokou, King Kai, and Nail in FUNimation's English dub of Dragonball Z. Includes sound clips in MP3 format.
- Beast Wars Transformers Interviews Scroll down for exclusive interviews conducted by Benson Yee [bwtf.com], with cast members Ian James Corlett, David Kaye, Scott McNeil, Campbell Lane, Colin Murdock, Elizabeth Carol Savenkoff, and David Sobolov.
- Richard White Invited Talk Transcript [EMuck] Online chat with the voice of Gaston in Disney's "Beauty & The Beast".
- Top Ten Failed Voiceovers By Dave "Fargo" Kosak. [Gamespy.com] Fictional comedic article on celebrity cameos in video games.
- Interview with Chisa Yokoyama By Mark Johnson. [EX Online]
- Point of View: Cartoon Voice History By Mark Evanier. [evanier.com] Comprehensive three-part article chronicling the history of voice acting in animation from the beginning (1928). Explains early voice recording, voice casting, Screen Actors Guild contracts, session fees, multi-voicers, one-voicers, and details on Mel Blanc, Howard Morris, Don Messick, Daws Butler, Dick Beals, June Foray, Paul Frees, William Conrad, Bill Scott, Jean Vander Pyl, Frank Welker, and Dave Barry.
- Yahoo Chat Event Center Chat transcripts from interviews with Jackie Chan, E.G. Daily, Jon Lovitz, CCH Pounder, and Marina Sirtis.
- Voicing Shrek By Joe Tracy. [Digital Media FX] Includes cast photos and interview quotes from Dreamworks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg, director Andrew Adamson, and cast members Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz.
- Voice of a frog made obscure advertising guy a prince By Alisa DeMao. [Augusta Chronicle] "It was the croak heard 'round the world. And it made Tom Woodard a star." Includes photo.
- Allwine/Taylor Invited Talk Transcript [EMuck] Online chat with Wayne Allwine and Russi Taylor - voices of Disney's Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
- NBC voice entertains Red Cross By Crystal Nesbit. [The Digital Collegian] Report on commedian and voice actor Steve Mackall's performance as the keynote speaker addressing an audience of directors and volunteers for The Red Cross.
- Chisa in LA: The Yokoyama Chisa Concert By Dickinson Lo. [EX Online] Concert review and interview with the voice actor for Tenchi Muyo's Pretty Sami.
- Ad man keeps message simple By Frank Witsil. [Augusta Chronicle] "Creator of Budweiser frogs (and voice of 'Bud') tells Augusta area advertisers that knowing the audience is vital to success."
- Press session with Iijima Mari By Mark Johnson. [EX Online] Voice of Macross's Lynn Minmay talks about her career as an idol singer, fame, and recent changes in her life.
- Voices of The Oblongs Official Oblongs page with article and video clips featuring cast members Will Ferrell, Jean Smart, and Becky Thyre.
- The voice heard by thousands By Patrick Larkin. [Cincinnati Post] Interview with Vicki Kline, the voice-over actor who provides the voice for Cincinnati Bell Telephone's voice mail.
- Toxic Tales [Entertainment Tonight] "Jean Smart proves that love is thicker than toxic waste in her role as Pickles in the new animated series 'The Oblongs.'" Includes pictures and sound clip.
- Press Session: Mayumi Iizuka By David Ho. [EX Online] Coverage of the voice actor's panel discussion at Anime Expo '99.
- Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within Cast Interview Video Hollywood.com interview with "the voices behind Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within -- Ming-Na, Peri Gilpin and Donald Sutherland -- share in the magic, while producer Chris Lee introduces the story."
- Get bewitched by Emily Hart Chat transcript [Disney.com] with the voice behind the animated Sabrina.
- @Wire Interview: Spike Spencer [@anime] Interview with one of A.D. Vision's voice actors and widely known for his portrayal of Shinji in Neon Genesis Evangelion.
- Great scripts and meaty roles are what land Hollywood's finest By Bob Ivry. [Knight-Ridder] Celebrities speak on their roles in Disney's A Bug's Life and Dreamworks' Antz.
- Wayne Messmer: The Voice They Just Couldn't Silence Biography of the field announcer and vocalist for the Chicago Cubs, best known as the "Voice of Wrigley Field".
- Barnes & Noble Schedule of online chats updated weekly. Includes archived transcripts mostly featuring authors, but includes actors who have done animation voiceovers: Nancy Cartwright, Eric Idle, Gene Hackman, John Leguizamo, Jackie Mason and William Shatner.
- Meet the Voice of AD Vision: Amanda Winn By Roderick "Agitator" Lee. [EX Online]
- Voice-Over Actor Talks His Way To Top By Steven Sato. [Channel2000.com] Feature interview with Ben Patrick Johnson who provides voice-over promos for Entertainment Tonight, VH1, and "Fox Sports Net". Includes photos.
- Confessions of an Independent Anime Voice Director [about.com] Interview with voice actor and director Taliesen Jaffe. Includes RealAudio clips.
- Point of View: Jay Ward and Keith Scott By Mark Evanier. [POVonline.com] History of Jay Ward cartoons, a biography of Keith Scott, and classic voice actor trivia.
- TV Guide Online - Chat Transcripts Interviews with Nick Bakay, Charlie Adler, Tim Matheson, Ron Perlman and James Woods.
- Who Was That Masked Voice? By Mark Caro. [Chicago Tribune] Article on celebrity voices in TV commercials.
- An Interview with Kerrigan [Diabloii.com] Q&A with Glynnis Talken, voice actor on Blizzard Entertainment games Diablo, Diablo II, StarCraft and Brood War.
- Point of View: How Do I Break Into Cartoon Voice Work? By Mark Evanier. [evanier.com] An overview on the business of voice acting: its history, how it works and how to get in.
- Celebrity voice power By Jocelyn Longworth. [Kidscreen] "Interactive publishers are scrambling to find new hooks that will make their titles stand out on the shelf. One under-utilized element that's starting to gain ground as a must-have app is the use of celebrity voice talent."
- Hearing From the Hercules Celebrities [Animation World Magazine] Quotes from Kathie Lee Gifford, Jon Favreau, Diedrich Bader, French Stewart, Linda Hamilton and James Woods on voice acting for animation.
- Why English-dubbed Anime is so Bad By Chad Kime. [EX Online]
- Dept. of Cartoons: The Hanna-Barbera Tour CartoonNetwork.com multimedia presentation on the studio's history. Includes archive photos of Gary Owens, Daws Butler, Mel Blanc, Bea Benaderet, Alan Reed, Jean Vander Pyl, the cast of "Top Cat", and video clips featuring Daws Butler and Vincent Price.
- The Shredder's TMNT Voice Actors Interviews [Ninja Turtles Network] Features interviews with Rob Paulsen and Patrick Fraley. Also includes a picture of Cam Clarke.
- Animazement Report [FansView.com] Photos and commentary of the voice actors panel featuring Rachael Lillis, Brett Weaver, Lisa Ortiz, Amy Howard and Pamela Weidner.
- Cutey Honey and Carrot Get Random [Akadot.com] Q&A with Jessica Calvello and Brett Weaver.
- Performer's Grotto Hosted by Audiobookcafe.com - interviews with audiobook performers/narrators Frank Muller, Jim Dale, Dick Hill, Anthony Heald, John de Lancie, James Naughton, Barbara Rosenblat, Edward Herrmann, Harris Yulin, Kathleen Turner, and others.
- Yo Quiero Residuals By Peter Kafka. [Forbes] Offers details on Carlos Alazraqui's income from Taco Bell ads. Also profiles two other familiar voices.
- Disney goes all out on dinos By Amy Longsdorf. [The Record Online] D.B. Sweeney and Alfre Woodard discuss their roles in Disney's "Dinosaur".
- Film Effects with a Human Face [TheOneRing.net] Andy Serkis talks about his role as the voice of Gollum in Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings."
- Hollywood in Good Voice By Michael P. Lucas. [Comics Continuum] Includes quotes from Tara Charendoff-Strong (with photo), Maurice LaMarche, Frank Welker, Flea, Billy West, and casting directors Lesilie Lamers, Jamie Thomasson, and Barbara Wright.
- Interview mit der Stimme der Amazone: Glynnis Talken [Shadows of Eternity] Interview with the voice actor for several CD-Rom titles from Blizzard Entertainment. [English text]
- Cinderella's Royal 50th Anniversary Celebration By Sue Kruse. [Mouse Planet] Event coverage. Includes photos and quotes from voice actors Lucille Bliss, Rhoda Williams, and Ilene Woods.
- Music and Sound By Scott Frazier. [EX Online] Explains the recording process for anime films and series.
- Mickey and Minnie Mouse give our guests an Earful The voices of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Wayne Allwine and Russi Taylor, are guests at an event hosted by Etnyre Jewelers and Animation Gallery. Includes photos, biographies, and features signed pieces available for purchase.
- Champion Speed Speakers By Phillip Thorne. [Non-Sequitir Express] Summarizes 5 years of Guinness world record holders for "rapid speech".
- Settin it Strait with Sonny [Daizenshuu EX] Interview with Sonny Strait, voice of Krillin in the English dub of Dragon Ball Z as well as Toonami's Tom. Includes photos, comic art and sound clips.
- Tony Daniels hits the mark with Avengers' Hawkeye By Rob Allstetter. [Comics Continuum]
- Her voice sells everything from pizza to a bank loan By Cristina Rouvalis. [Post-Gazette] An interview with voice-over actor Amy Hartman. Includes photos.
- Voice Actors In The News By Craig "Voiceroy" Crumpton. [toonzone.net] Includes Noel Blanc interview links, Rob Paulsen on DVD, Phil LaMarr interview in Static comic, Nancy Cartwright's book-signing tour, Ricardo Montalban appearance, and a brief interview with Pat Fraley.
- Spider-Man Voice Talent Details By Dave Zdyrko. [IGN.com] "Stan Lee tops the list of voice talent that's doing work for Activision's upcoming action game." Includes photos of Jennifer Hale, Rino Romano, Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., Darran Norris and Dee Bradley Baker.
- PMPNetwork RealAudio interviews in Live Channel 1: Ed Asner (Freakazoid, Gargoyles), Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy), Kathy Garver (Spider-Man), John DiMaggio (Futurama) and Wink Martindale; Live Channel 2: Scott Innes (Scooby-Doo) and Billy West (Futurama; Ren & Stimpy); and in the Archives: Henny Youngman, Don Rickles, Wolfman Jack, Adam West, Dave Madden and June Lockheart.
- King of His Own Hill By Jean Anne Cantore. [Texas Techsan Magazine] Interview with John Hardwick, writer on Fox's "King of the Hill" and the voice of Dale Gribble.
- City Hunter Tells All - A Conversation with Kamiya Akira By Peter Cahill. [EX Online]
- Talking in L.A.: Anime dubbing in an industry town By Luis Reyes. [akadot.com] An interview with Amanda Winn Lee and Jason Lee.
- The Cast of Star Wars Starfighter [ps2.ign.com] "An elaborate look at the voice actors used in Starfighter. Includes sound samples and bios."
- Giant Towers Over Its Rivals By Patricia Ward Biederman. [LA Times] Coverage of the 1999 Annie Awards, featuring quotes from Eli Marienthal, Rob Paulsen and June Foray.
- Ballentine On Wasp By Rob Allstetter. [Detroit News - Comics Continuum] Interview with Lynda Ballentine, voice of Wasp in FoxKids' animated series, The Avengers.
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