The Dulcet One VO

Yesterday's passing of Tom Kane has had me thinking today.
Not just about the loss of an immensely talented voice actor…
But about the real reason I do what I do.

Not for the money.
Not for fame.
Not for applause.
But for legacy.

For many years, I worked in IT. And while that work was important, I never felt like it was the kind of work that would live on in someone’s heart years later. Voice work is different.

With a voice, you can inspire.
You can educate.
You can entertain.
You can comfort.
You can guide.
You can become part of someone’s memory.

That is powerful.

And that is what I love most about this craft. One day, when I am gone, what remains will not be the auditions I submitted, the invoices I sent, or the business goals I chased. What remains will be the work.

The stories.
The characters.
The messages.

The moments where my voice became part of something bigger than me. I can picture my family years from now, after my days, hearing something I voiced.

Maybe a character in an animated series. Maybe a video game. Maybe a piece of narration that finds its way back to them unexpectedly. And maybe, for a moment, they smile. Because there I am.

Still with them.
Still speaking.
Still leaving a small part of myself behind.

That is the part of voiceover that feels sacred to me. We talk a lot in this industry about bookings, rates, agents, platforms, demos, and marketing.
And all of that matters.

But underneath it all, this work gives us something rare: The chance to leave a piece of ourselves in the world. A voice can outlive the person behind it. And when it does, it becomes more than performance...

𝐈𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲.

Rest in peace, Tom Kane.
And thank you for the reminder.

🎙 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫.

Most people know me for what I do behind the mic.

And make no mistake…

🎙 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞.

But every now and then, I get to step out from behind the booth and onto a film or television set.

It is a different kind of storytelling.

Different energy.
Different pace.
Different muscles.

And honestly, I love getting to exercise that side of the craft when the opportunity comes around.

Recently, I had the chance to appear in 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 4 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐁𝐂’𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭.

First as a 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟…
And later that same season as an 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞.

Two very different looks.
Two very different moments.
Same joy of being part of the storytelling process.

For me, acting and voiceover feed each other.

The booth teaches precision.
The camera teaches presence.
Both demand truth.

And whether I am standing in front of a microphone or stepping onto a set, the goal is the same:

✨ 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲.

That is the part I never want to lose sight of.

Grateful for the opportunity, and always looking forward to the next scene, spoken, seen, or blink-and-you'll-miss-me! No part is too small...and trust me, if there is such a thing, I've probably played that role! 😉

✨ 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬 ✨

Attending the 𝘚𝘖𝘝𝘈𝘚 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 was truly something special.

Being nominated three times this year was a tremendous honor, and one I do not take lightly. But if I’m being honest, the real win for me had nothing to do with nominations or trophies.

It was sharing the experience with my family.

Getting to bring them into a world they had never seen before. A beautiful, glamorous evening filled with artistry, prestige, and a voiceover community that is genuinely supportive and uplifting. Watching it through their eyes made the entire weekend even more meaningful. I'm sure my wife, son, daughter, and mother will never forget it.

I was also incredibly grateful to have my good friend, and VO accountability buddy, Eryn Andrews, fly out to join my family in support. That kind of gesture stays with you.

Moments like this remind me that success is not just measured by awards or titles. It’s measured by the people who stand beside you, believe in you, and celebrate the journey with you.

With support like that, I already felt like a winner.

It was also amazing to reconnect with so many VO peers from around the world. So many talented, kind, inspiring people in one place. I do wish I’d had more time to connect with everyone. If our paths didn’t cross this time, please know it wasn’t for lack of wanting to. These weekends move fast. We'll definitely make it happen soon!

To my friends and family, near and far:

Thank you for always lifting me up, believing in me, and reminding me why this journey is worth it.

Grateful. Always. 🙏❤️