Looking for a British voice over artist for your next brand campaign, animation or corporate video can be head-spinning.
The standard of talent has sky-rocketed over the last few decades, and deciding who to pick can be a nail-biting affair.
But have no fear!
Though Voice Crafters prides itself on having a superb selection of British VO actors on its roster, we’ve selected 10 of our top talents to help you find the perfect fit no matter your project.
What do Mattel, Mercedes, Lego, Unilever and the World Health Organization (WHO) have in common?
According to British voice over artist Emily, they all have a story to tell.
It’s this that pulls the much-in-demand VO artist into a project.
And even with over 1,000 recorded scripts already under her belt, Emily’s passion for her work is what keeps her excited – and always on the lookout for the next great story.
Emily J. – British voice over artist at Voice Crafters
You only have to watch this VO for Calzedonia to understand exactly what she means:
Tom agrees that the importance of voice over work lies in the ability to engage the listeners through the art of storytelling.
It’s no wonder, then, that he began his career as an English teacher, claiming:
Tom F. – British voice over artist at Voice Crafters
Now as a top-requested voice talent, with clients ranging from Orange Media to Orillo Films, Tom finds his love of storytelling plus his time spent in the trenches of education teaching kids to enunciate has paid off.
“I most often work on explainer animations and videos, eLearning projects, museum guides, and documentary narration,” he reveals. “Additionally, I frequently get asked to do newsreading or news reporting style voice-overs.”
Check out his video for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to see exactly why he’s the go-to guy for a warm, trustworthy style in e-learning and corporate narration.
Ever played a video game? Tuned into ESPN soccer coverage? Or even popped in your earphones to listen to your favorite audiobook?
Yeah? Then you’ve probably heard Nicola’s voice work.
A British voice over artist whose huge catalogue of work spans 20 years, she’s done it all from TV commercials to audiobooks (300 on the last count and two Audie Awards to boot!)
But is she tired of it? Nuh-uh. The great thing about the job of a voice actor is that there’s always more to do and love.
Nicola B. – British voice over artist at Voice Crafters
You can see for yourself just how authentic and engaging Nicola sounds in this whiteboard video below:
When you listen to the work of British voice actor Paul, the joy he finds in his job is almost palpable.
TV commercials, animations, video games, medical narrations, automotive promos – you name it, and Paul has likely recorded it!
But it doesn’t stop him from loving what he does and bringing his A-game to every single booking.
Paul D. – British voice over artist at Voice Crafters
Get a glimpse of some of the thousands of scripts he’s recorded (and I guarantee you’ll feel your energy boosted by the end of the reel too!)
From Amazon to L’Oreal, Gaëlle’s client list is a veritable who’s who of big businesses.
That’s not to say she doesn’t step out for smaller companies or projects. She does.
Because to this British voice over artist, it’s all about the project, and if she feels it can somehow touch others’ lives then Ms. G’s all in!
Gaelle G. – British voice over artist at Voice Crafters
Here’s a taste of her terrific work:
Voice over artists have several reasons for loving what they do – The quality of the scripts, the thrill of voicing an exciting character, or teaming up with a company you admire and respect.
For Graeme it’s all about knowing that you’re in the right place at the right time with the right script in your hands.
As a highly busy VO talent, Graeme stepped sideways in the business from producing and directing voice overs to taking on the tough work himself.
His time behind the mic has helped him enormously to know what his clients want when he’s on the mic.
This is why, in his 16 years of voice work, he’s worked with top brands and media companies, such as the BBC, Porsche, Bugatti, and IBM, to name-drop a few!
Graeme M – British voice over artist at Voice Crafters
Here’s an example of how Graeme gets a fun tone and smooth style pitch perfect.
For Justine, the relationship she builds with clients is what makes the job worthwhile to her.
Having gotten her start as a radio presenter, engaging with listeners and others was an essential part of her daily work and something she’s never forgotten.
Her radio days are likely one of the reasons her voice has a natural warmth and authority that clients love.
And, boy, do they love her! Her busy client diary boasts work for Prada, Mercedes, NatWest Bank, Prada, Bank Suisse, and Deloitte among many more.
Most of my work is web videos and commercials. I treat my business as though the client is in the next room and I’m on their team.
I’m available all day, every day even just for a quick script change or an ad that needs recording within the next 15 minutes.
That’s how radio in particular works and it serves me well in an industry where it’s a given that your performance has to be excellent.
Immediate availability means I can reduce client stress and get the job done efficiently too.”
Justine H. – British voice over artist at Voice Crafters
Check out her recent work for another A-lister below:
People find their passion in work through different paths. For many voice over artists that path was through acting or theater.
This was certainly the case for Robin.
Having trained as an actor, this versatile VO talent has ticked off time on the stage, in TV and film, and as the voice behind a slew of promos, commercials, corporate videos, and more.
The variety of tone and pitch that Robin can explore thanks to his acting background, is what has earned him exciting VO clients such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), Microsoft, Financial Times, Johnson and Johnson, and Accenture.
Robin M. – British voice over artist at Voice Crafters
Check out one of his most recent voice overs for Coca-Cola and the Financial Times:
Penny is another of Voice Crafters top talents who found her feet through acting but her calling in the world of voice overs.
Her training at the prestigious Central School of Speech and Drama in London means she can turn her voice from charming to childlike, or sultry to scholarly.
While this has attracted a ton of top-tier clients like Facebook, Playstation, the BBC, Visa, and Vodafone, where she’s truly made her mark is in narration.
This includes podcasts and audiobooks, and unusually, also sees her regularly sharing kudos with her children and husband, who also work in the biz.
Regardless of the career background or other pathway that led to voice work, the truth is that the best VO artists feel that this is what they were born to do.
As a result, every day feels like a new day with a project that’s so different from the last.
For John whose 30 years in the business has seen him work with major brands such as BBC, American Express, McLaren Cars, Cirque du Soleil, Barclays Bank, IBM, and Ferrari, not to mention Pink Floyd and Bon Jovi, it’s this veritable potpourri of projects that keeps him top of his game.
John C. – British voice over artist at Voice Crafters
Take a listen to John’s deep voice for this Turkish Airlines spot:
If you’re looking for a British voiceover for your visual audio project, Voice Crafters has a strong selection of top, vetted talent in any accent!
Simply post your project on our online platform. Make sure you request custom auditions based on your script (it’s free!) to really hone in on the voice that’s right for your brand and message.
Or if you need help casting the right talent for you, drop us a line and we’ll be happy to help!
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