Don LaFontaine dies - MXO Forum Archive

#36300494326 09/02/2008 11:26:31 Don LaFontaine dies

CNN Article

Everyone's heard his voice, yet few know his face or name. He's most recently known as the "In a world" voice actor. As a fledgling voice actor and voiceover artist myself, I'm extremely saddened by his passing. I was hoping to meet him and shake his hand someday.

Rest in peace, Mr. LaFontaine. You will be missed.

#36300494327 09/02/2008 11:32:44 Re:Don LaFontaine dies

Wow, that's a blow to the industry...the man was a legend. No one will ever be able to match his epic vocal work. RIP

#36300494329 09/02/2008 11:35:34 Re:Don LaFontaine dies

I hate to be a jerk and all but who?

#36300494330 09/02/2008 11:38:06 Re:Re:Don LaFontaine dies

privaronT wrote:

I hate to be a jerk and all but who?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_LaFontaine

Like I said, you've heard his voice but probably don't know who he is. He ranks up there with Mel Blanc for me.

#36300494332 09/02/2008 11:45:11 Re:Don LaFontaine dies

heard it on the radio bout an hour or so ago. RIP Mr. LaFontaine.

#36300494349 09/02/2008 13:10:58 Re:Don LaFontaine dies

They call him "The Don" in the voiceover business. Because he freakin owned it.

Here's his Geico commercial, one of his very rare on-screen performances: http://www.youtube.com/v/ZJMGS7l0wT8&hl=en&fs=1

Here's a cool little short about him I found: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QPM...feature=related

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#36300494354 09/02/2008 13:36:07 Re:Don LaFontaine dies

This sucks Hollywood is Losing To many Good People

#36300494359 09/02/2008 13:50:16 Re:Don LaFontaine dies

Incredibly sadenned by this news.

Like you, Archduke, I have aspirations of becoming a Voice Actor, so to hear of the passing of one of the most famous and recognised guys in the VA world is terrible.

R.I.P.

#36300494372 09/02/2008 14:21:17 Re:Don LaFontaine dies

Now I know who that deep, authoritative voice belongs to... but sadly, that voice has been silenced...

#36300494376 09/02/2008 14:33:25 Re:Don LaFontaine dies

R.I.P. Great movie trailers won't be the same with out him.

#36300494552 09/03/2008 00:25:53 Re:Don LaFontaine dies

This is really sad news. Now who will talk about the summer's next blockbuster?

Mic's Closed.

#36300494610 09/03/2008 07:18:44 Re:Don LaFontaine dies

Probably this guy: http://www.tomkane.com/

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