Anthony Fields

From the moment I first heard Mel Blanc bring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and countless other Warner Brothers characters to life, I knew the power of voice to create entire worlds. Blanc wasn’t just speaking; he was breathing life into characters that have entertained generations. His ability to switch seamlessly between personalities showed me that one throat could house a thousand stories.

As I grew older, Tom Waits’ gravelly growl captured my imagination – a voice that sounds like bourbon aged in oak barrels and stories told in smoke-filled rooms. Waits taught me that a voice doesn’t need to be conventionally beautiful to be captivating; it needs to be authentic and carry the weight of its character.

My own journey in voice work began in sports announcing, bringing the excitement of Preachers basketball and Elyria Little League baseball to eager listeners, painting pictures with nothing but words and enthusiasm. Later I moved into a role with KGGF Radio in Coffeyville, Kansas, where I wore two distinctly different hats: commercial announcer and radio preacher. Each role demanded its own texture and tone, teaching me the delicate art of knowing when to command and when to comfort.

In wrestling arenas and in theatre, I’ve developed entire personas through voice, cutting promos that have brought characters to life in front of live audiences. Each character demands its own vocal fingerprint – a unique combination of pitch, pace, and power that makes them authentic.