Career

Inside Julia Whelan’s Career After Narrating 700 Audiobooks

September 14, 2026 by Austen Moret

For many performers, narrating several dozen audiobooks would represent a substantial body of work. Julia Whelan’s career has reached a very different scale. By 2026, the actor, narrator, author and director has recorded roughly 700 audiobooks, creating a catalog that stretches across romance, literary fiction, thrillers and numerous other corners of publishing. That number makes […]

Mike McFarland, Voice Actor and ADR Director Behind Dragon Ball and One Piece, Dies at 56

September 12, 2026 by Tom Aglio

Mike McFarland, the veteran voice actor and ADR director whose career included decades of work on some of the most recognizable English-language anime productions, has died at the age of 56. News of McFarland’s death was confirmed on September 10, 2026. His career stretched from the early years of Funimation’s Dragon Ball productions through later […]

Mark Cooper Turned His Love of Superheroes Into a Voice Acting Career

September 4, 2026 by Ashley Bryant

Mark Cooper spent years surrounded by the kinds of characters that would eventually become part of his professional life. The Detroit native grew up with superheroes, Power Rangers and other character-driven entertainment, interests that remain visible throughout his home workspace today. Now 39, Cooper has turned some of that enthusiasm into a growing voice acting […]

Remembering Tim Curry and the Remarkable Voice Behind a Lifetime of Characters

August 28, 2026 by Virginia Welch

Tim Curry, the unmistakable performer whose career stretched from the stage phenomenon of The Rocky Horror Show to some of animation’s most memorable villains and eccentrics, died on August 25 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 80. For many audiences, Curry will always be Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the role he originated onstage before carrying […]

Alan Tudyk Reflects on the Joy Behind His Disney Voices After Becoming a Disney Legend

August 22, 2026 by Virginia Welch

Alan Tudyk officially joined the ranks of Disney Legends during the final day of D23 2026, but his acceptance speech ultimately focused less on the award itself and more on what happens after a voice actor’s work leaves the recording booth. Tudyk was recognized in the Voice category during the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony on […]

From NASA Engineer to Voice Actor: How Eryn Andrews Built a Successful Side Career

August 8, 2026 by Austen Moret

Breaking into voice acting does not always begin with drama school, years on stage, or a decision to leave an established career behind. For Eryn Andrews, it began while she was already working in one of the most technically demanding environments imaginable: NASA. Andrews is a human performance engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in […]

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 […]