Career

How Voice Actors Are Finding Work Beyond Online Casting Platforms

July 28, 2026 by Leah Arscott

Online casting platforms have become an important part of the modern voiceover industry, but they are no longer the only path to building a successful career. As competition continues to grow across pay-to-play websites and public casting marketplaces, many voice actors are expanding their businesses by finding clients through direct marketing, referrals, networking, and long-term […]

Do Voice Actors Still Need Agents in the Age of Online Casting?

July 17, 2026 by Virginia Welch

Online casting platforms have made it possible for voice actors to audition for clients around the world with just a few clicks. At the same time, home studios and remote recording have allowed many performers to build successful careers without ever setting foot inside a traditional recording facility. With so many opportunities available online, it […]

Billy West Reflects on a Legendary Career in New Memoir

July 15, 2026 by Austen Moret

Few voice actors have shaped modern animation as profoundly as Billy West. From the eccentric crew of Futurama to the chaotic personalities of The Ren & Stimpy Show, his performances have entertained audiences for decades while helping define an entire era of animated television. Now, West is looking back on that remarkable journey in his […]

Are Voice Actors Auditioning More Than Ever While Booking Less?

July 12, 2026 by Tom Aglio

Ask almost any working voice actor how many auditions they submit in a typical week, and the answer is likely to be much higher than it would have been a decade ago. Thanks to online casting platforms, performers can audition for projects from around the world without leaving their home studios. In theory, that should […]

Jim Cummings Returns to Comic-Con as a Featured Guest

July 5, 2026 by Leah Arscott

Jim Cummings has spent more than four decades giving a voice to some of animation’s most beloved characters. This month, the veteran performer returns to San Diego Comic-Con as one of the convention’s official Special Guests, offering fans an opportunity to celebrate a career that has shaped generations of animation. Comic-Con organizers announced Cummings among […]

Darth Maul Voice Actor Reflects on Star Wars, George Lucas, and a Disappointing Paycheck

June 19, 2026 by Leah Arscott

More than 25 years after Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace arrived in theaters, the voice behind Darth Maul is looking back on the experience with a mixture of honesty, humor, and surprise. Actor and comedian Peter Serafinowicz, who provided Darth Maul’s speaking voice in the 1999 film, recently shared candid memories about […]

Tom Hanks Says Voice Actors Do Not Need Their Own Oscar Category

June 11, 2026 by Austen Moret

Tom Hanks has weighed in on one of the longest-running debates in animation: whether voice actors deserve their own competitive category at the Academy Awards. While promoting Toy Story 5, Hanks told Gold Derby that he does not believe the Oscars need a separate award for voice acting. His view is that voice performances are […]

The Financial Realities Behind a Voice Acting Career

June 7, 2026 by Austen Moret

The recent news surrounding voice actor Carey Means surprised many animation fans. Best known as the voice of Frylock in Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Means became the subject of widespread discussion after reports highlighted serious financial and housing challenges he was facing. For many people outside the entertainment industry, the story seemed difficult to understand. […]

Jim Cummings Continues Giving Back Beyond the Recording Booth

June 5, 2026 by Tom Aglio

Few voice actors have built a career as recognizable as Jim Cummings. Over the course of several decades, he has voiced hundreds of characters across animation, video games, television, and film. Generations of audiences know him as Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Darkwing Duck, Pete, Monterey Jack, and countless other characters that have become part of […]

Jim Cummings and the Evolution of Animation Across Four Decades

May 9, 2026 by Virginia Welch

Few voice actors have remained as consistently relevant across multiple generations of animation as Jim Cummings. For more than forty years, audiences have heard his performances in television series, animated films, video games, theme park attractions, and streaming content. While many performers become associated with a single era or a handful of memorable roles, Cummings […]