Bill Kates
Brooklyn, NY, United States
Highlights
Bill's award-winning voice has been referred to as "ridiculously flexible", and the most common thing he hears from those new to his work is "wait, THAT'S him, too?". With decades of experience in radio imaging, production and sound design for US major market radio, theater and film, from underground FM to Howard Stern's flagship station to years of satellite radio, television and now hit internet games, iPhone/iPad apps and more, his youthful yet classically masculine style is ageless. Bill can fulfill your need for characters, "straight" announcers, jingles, nerdy, goofy, dramatic, or musical pieces. From completely serious to completely off the wall, Bill consistently applies platinum-level professionalism to every job he takes on.
Languages
English, English (North American)
Accents
Any American Dialect, British, Alpha Centurian, Others
Ages
Teen, Young Adult, Middle Aged, Senior
Special Skills
Cartoons, Movie Trailers, Documentaries, Radio, Telephone, Videogames, Jingles, Podcasting, Television, Internet
Experience
2008- Ongoing: Independent VoiceOver Productions, Sound Design, Three-Dimensional photography. I recently did the sound design and voice coaching for the latest official Star Wars iphone game app. http://www.tipb.com/2010/11/18/thq-launch-star-wars-arcade-falcon-gunner/
Recent spots online include this one, produced and directed by by the Emmy winning team of Gil Seltzer and Christopher Hicken. http://vimeo.com/13953431
And this one, too... nice animation by Zach Goodwin and Peter von Elling. http://www.vimeo.com/23056914
Some first rate Machinima by Spanish animation genius Ezequiel Guerisoli, vox by yrs. truly. This blew the minds of Rockstar Games so much they gave Ezequiel a job and moved him to New York.
http://www.vimeo.com/15726248
Additionally, I have authored and produced ringtones for hahaas productions, other iphone game apps, and much more. My 3D photo work and sound design also can be enjoyed on the Hasbro my3D viewer/ iPhone app.
2001- 2008: Senior Production Director for XM Satellite Radio/ SIrius XM Radio, New York Division. Tasks included imaging, interviews, program hosting and assembly of programs for multiple radio channels, coordination of facilities, and more.
1998- 2001: Production Director, WBGO, Newark Public Radio, Newark, NJ.
1988- 1996: Production Director, air talent, WXRK (92-3 K-Rock), New York City
1976- 1988: Producer, air talent, WBCN, Boston.
Credentials
Education
Emerson College, Boston, MA
Associations
AFTRA
Studio
Microphone
Audio-Technica, Neumann
Computer & Software
Macintosh
Special Equipment
ProTools 10, vintage Ampeg compressor
Delivery Methods
Email, DropBox, file servers, FTP, ISDN, FedEx, UPS and Express Mail
Turnaround Time
2 to 24 hours for most jobs
Service Description
With over twenty five years of top market broadcast and production experience, I'm a full service, one man band in the true Renaissance sense of the word. I write, produce, mix and master full length commercial recordings, film and television soundtracks, promos, radio and television jingles, public service announcements and more. I produce, modify, enhance and amend all formats and types of audio, with full transfer and conversion capabilities. Location and music recording and production also a specialty. Quick turn around. Expedited services available on request.
Testimonials
Futurity Ventures - Edo Segal
Bill is a real Pro. A pleasure to work with. Not only is he exceptionally talented voice actor. He is also a one man production studio with abilities that extend far beyond voice talent. Finally i found him to be He an incredibly nice and patient guy.
Client List
Futurity VenturesiWise.com
hahaas.com
iwasjustdead.com
Sirius XM Radio
CBS Radio
U2/ Principal Management
Comedy Central
Columbia Pictures/ Terry Gilliam
Payment Terms
Hire Bill for voice over work. Payment is made through Voices.com SurePay, an escrow service that guarantees your work is done to your satisfaction. Send payment securely by Visa, Mastercard or PayPal through Voices.com then download your files from the website.
