Highlights
As a veteran narrator, voice actor and non-union commercial voice talent with more than 40 years of experience, my voice has been featured in 100's of long-form productions and in over 25,000 local and network commercials seen and heard throughout North America. From dramatic documentary readings to hard - sell commercials, characterizations and books on tape, my adaptable and mature baritone, acknowledged sight reading abilities and easy-to-direct personality make me a dependable choice for your next project. I look forward to working for you.
Languages
English (North American)
Accents
guy next door - announcer - natural - dramatic - comedic - authoritative - technical - central casting accents: irish, german, french, british, itialian
Ages
Middle Aged, Senior
Special Skills
Cartoons, Movie Trailers, Documentaries, Audiobooks, Business, Educational, Radio, Telephone, Podcasting, Television, Internet
Experience
I am a quick study, easy to direct, capable of many different interps and pacings at the producer's or client's request. As a skilled sight reader, I have been a favorite over many years of producers who need to minimize time spent in studio directing or in post-production.
Ask me for references. Book me for prompt service and results.
Credentials
Education
Dickinson College, Carlisle PA, Bachelor of Arts (Studies in Dramatic Literature) 1973
Suffield Academy, Suffield CT, Secondary School Diploma 1967
The Brunswick School, Greenwich CT
(12 YEARS OF LATIN - helpful w/those tricky medical and legal terms!)
Winner of 13 Addies and numerous other professional awards
Studio
Microphone
audio technica AT4047, Electro-Voice RE20
Computer & Software
pc
Special Equipment
Symetrix 528e voice processor
Delivery Methods
mp3, wav, dat, cd
Turnaround Time
Typically 2-3 hours if needed for looming drop-dead time or as required.
Service Description
Some of Rod's Commercial Voiceovers
- New York Life/Health Plus
- Woodmode Cabinets
- Ford New Holland
- Yuengling Beer
- Roy Rodgers/Davenports
- Hershey Park
- Merck Pharmaceutical
- Lift Chair/Pride Scooters
- Mantis Garden Equipment
- Yorktowne Kitchens
- Deka Batteries
- Duling Optical
- United Federal Bank
- Credit Car Company
- Mid-State Bank/VISA
- Wayne Bank
- Bank of the South
Some of the Narrations Rod has recorded...
- Armstrong World Industries
- Microprose
- Hershey Park Monorail
- Hershey Museum of American Life
- WPSX TV Documentaries
- Leeds & Northrup
- Toll Brothers Construction
- Weaver Chicken
- LebArnold Trucking
- Orleans Builders
- US Lawn Tennis Association
- Wright Laboratories
- Lehigh Valley United Way
- Quaker State Oil
- MBNA
- KPMG Consulting
- Shop Vac
- Ferranti International
Testimonials
Adworks, Harrisburg, PA
Dependable...always delivers. Have used Rod more years than I want to remember (30 years and counting!) and recommend him highly. We call him Rod-Man!
Cindy Hartman, Owner
JPL Productions, Harrisburg, PA
Easy to direct, versatile, fun to work with, has been a real lifesaver many times.
Terry Hartzell, Audio Producer
Client List
Some of Rod's Commercial Voiceovers
- New York Life/Health Plus
- Woodmode Cabinets
- Ford New Holland
- Yuengling Beer
- Roy Rodgers/Davenports
- Hershey Park
- Merck Pharmaceutical
- Lift Chair/Pride Scooters
- Yorktowne Kitchens
- Deka Batteries
- Duling Optical
- United Federal Bank
- Credit Car Company
- Mid-State Bank/VISA
- Wayne Bank
- Bank of the South
Some of the Narrations Rod has recorded...
- Armstrong World Industries
- Microprose
- Hershey Museum of American Life
- WPSX TV Documentaries
- Leeds & Northrup
- Toll Brothers Construction
- Weaver Chicken
- LebArnold Trucking
- US Lawn Tennis Association
- Wright Laboratories
- Lehigh Valley United Way
- Quaker State Oil
- MBNA
- KPMG Consulting
- Shop Vac
- Ferranti International
Payment Terms
Hire Rod 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.
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