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You're a what? Voice actor: from ads to animation, Tony Oliver speaks for his supper.

Publication: Occupational Outlook Quarterly
Publication Date: 22-JUN-09 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
When Tony Oliver was in high school, he and a friend enjoyed muting the television and making funny voices to accompany the onscreen action. One afternoon, his friend's morn told them to stop goofing around, asking, "Do you think anyone will ever pay you for this?" Little did she know that both boys would one day pitch their vocal creativity as professional voice actors.

Voice actors help to bring our favorite cartoon and video game characters to life. They also do voice-overs for radio and television commercials and movie trailers. Even though you don't see them, these actors use the sound of their voice to sell a character's emotions--or an advertised product.

Tony was first introduced to voice acting when he was trying to find work as a stage actor in Los Angeles. He saw a newspaper ad for a...

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