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I WORK IN THE VOICE OVER INDUSTRY AS A(N): Voice Actor

HERE'S A LITTLE ABOUT ME AND MY VOICE OVER EXPERIENCE: James Herron is an accomplished Voice Actor noted for versatility and his smooth sincere and warm voice. He is also well known for his Sam Elliott impersonation which is regarded as "dead-on".

His voice acting has proven time and again ideal clients such as; PBS, LionsGate Films, Lockheed Martin, Intel, Comcast, Altec-Lansing, Brown University, Case Western Reserve, The University of Michigan along with non-profit organizations and museums worldwide.

James is a Telly Award Winner and was a 2008 Voicey Award Finalist - Best Male Voice

He began his professional career as a Voice Actor in 1973. He could be heard on the air at some of the nation’s most exciting and successful radio stations including: Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, San Francisco, Washington D.C. and in Denver at the legendary KIMN-AM/FM.

Tall, wiry James Herron is an ordinary American with an extraordinary voice. Herron was born in Cleveland Ohio in 1952 to an elementary school teacher mother and a father who was an aviator. James spent the majority of his childhood and teenage years in Maryland with his family where he graduated from Charles W. Woodward High School. He went on to attend Montgomery College. During that time, Herron began working at a small radio station. Soon after, family and critics encouraged James to become a professional Bocce Ball player but staying true to his rebellious spirit he instead continued the path to become a voice actor.

Herron is a featured voice actor for America's finest recording and production facilities including The Soundtrack Group Boston and New York. James is regularly contracted by some of the nation’s largest advertising agencies, film studios, and direct and worldwide clientele.

James is often called to Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. but works primarily out of his state of the art recording studio.

RECENTLY BOOKED PROJECTS: Apple I - Phone
Smith Pro Rodeo
Lipscomb Chevrolet
UNO Chicago Pizzeria
The Silver Care Plan
PBS
Intel
Comcast
L3 The Leonardo da Vinci Museum Milan Italy
Lockheed Martin
Entercom Radio

VOICE DESCRIPTION: Sincere, Exceptionally Warm, Conversational, Smooth, Assuring.

James offers a slew of character voices, accents and impersonations. He is well known for Sam Elliott, Rod Serling, Casey Casem, Jack Nicholson, Jimmy Stewart, Sean Connery, Hal 9000 ...and many many others.

DIALECTS, Character voices and vocal impersonations: British, Irish, Scottish, Indian, Russian, Mexican, Bostonian, Southern Gentleman, Red Neck, I’ll try anything.

LANGUAGES: English

WEBSITE: http://herronmedia.com

AUDIO DELIVERY METHOD: FTP, AIF, MP3, WAV

VOICES I AM ABLE TO PERFORM: Senior Male, Middle Age Male, Young Adult Male

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Voice Fatigue - BBS Syndrome

I had been finding that some days by 11 am my voice was beginning to fatigue. If you rely on your voice as your livelihood as I do, this can be particularly troublesome.

I first noticed this issue about a year ago. What was going on? What the heck was causing this to occur? Was it something serious? Was it environmental?

My thoughts ran wild with everything from voice polyps; cancer, food and drink issues. I imagined everything and anything.

Scheduling voice over sessions was also challenging… Continue

Posted on May 5, 2009 at 1:54pm —

A Proud Tree Hugger

Has it really been 39 years since we first celebrated Earth Day?

I am proud to say that I was among the many Americans who participated in the first demonstration.

On April 22 1970 we gathered in Washington D.C. in support of this National Day of Observance of Environmental Problems. Of course, even in this peaceful demonstration we all received criticism for our ideals and concerns. Much like the debate over Global Warming today, Earth Day was seen as a bunch of hippie “tree huggers” gather… Continue

Posted on April 22, 2009 at 12:01pm — 2 Comments

The Art of Listening

Do you ever get the feeling that your questions, concerns or worries are falling on deaf ears by those of whom could provide a solution?

Many times you feel like you’re beating head against the wall. It can be so frustrating. I’m sure you can think of many examples. Here’s the classic one for me; You call a business with a concern and are placed on hold….. “Your call is important to us….please stay on the line for the next available operator” ....this then goes on and on….sometimes it’s just un… Continue

Posted on April 20, 2009 at 2:31pm — 2 Comments

Flip the Help Switch

A few weeks ago I witnessed Brian Williams of NBC reporting that many Americans (and viewers of the NBC Nightly News) were fatiguing on all the bad news heard day in and day out and that viewers wanted to see and hear good news too! Well, NBC took this criticism seriously and began devoting the end of each newscast with a segment entitled “Making a Difference”.

Each evening NBC and Brian feature several stories of “Random Acts of Kindness” from Americans throughout our country. Several times, I… Continue

Posted on April 10, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Stay “Cool” Boy!

1961. West Side Story. This film won ten Academy Awards in its eleven nominated categories, including Best Picture. The amazing genius of Leonard Bernstein with his powerful score along with lyrics from Stephen Sondheim are timeless. You know the story of course.

One particular scene will roll around in my head quite often.

To help set the scene.... start snapping your fingers in rhythm …..now… visualize “The Jets” (ready to rumble) getting antsy...while waiting for “The Sharks” to show up for… Continue

Posted on March 24, 2009 at 1:38pm —

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At 4:31pm on January 22, 2009, Dan (Daniel Eduardo) Hurst said…: Hi James!

I trust the Voiceover Universe experience has been good for you!

Also, I hope you'll check out and join a new group that we just started called MARKETING FOR FUN AND PROFIT. It's a group dedicated to discussing ways we can market ourselves - what works; what doesn't. With your experience, you would be a tremendous resource! The link is: www.voiceoveruniverse.com/group/marketingforfunandprofit

Thanks for your time! I trust our paths will cross soon!

Best to ya!

dan (daniel eduardo) hurst

At 8:29pm on December 14, 2008, James Herron said…: Thanks Frank! ....nice to connect.
Have a wonderful holiday season!
~James

At 6:11pm on December 14, 2008, Frank James Bailey said…: Sam...oppps...I mean James (LOL)

Yep...your Sam Elliot is very good. Other characters are great too.

Thanks for the add.

Frank

At 6:24pm on November 28, 2008, joi said…: my pleasure,also please come by new group Newbies Talk

At 9:20am on November 28, 2008, joi said…: it's great to have you here as part of the V-U family.
joi

At 12:24am on November 27, 2008, joi said…: HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY

At 10:22am on November 7, 2008, Joe J Thomas said…: Hello James,

Thanks very much for the add!

Have a great weekend,
Joe J Thomas
SoundsGoodToYou.com

At 9:58am on November 7, 2008, Amy Cross said…: lol
I don't miss those days or nights cranking up the woodstove! I sure do hope I can make a go of this... I really do audition alot.
I get some positive feedback all I can say is that "positive things happen to positive people"
Thank you for the feedback
Stay warm :)
Amy

At 7:51pm on November 6, 2008, Nancy German said…: Hey James:

Thanks for the note of encouragement. Impressive resume you have...I will take any crumbs that drop from your table! My husband loves Sam Elliot...you are a dead ringer. Best to you and don't ya love being a downeasta! I sure do despite the fact that I can only get satellite internet and my hubbie has to get on the roof in a noreaster to dust off the dish so I can send audio files . : )
Best to you and yours,
Nancy

At 9:49am on November 3, 2008, Shirazi Hunter said…: James, just listened to your demos. Got all inspired again. Thanks. Now I'm off to find Mr. Greg Littlefield to discuss this Maine being the new North Carolina business!