Don LaFontaine

These are my friends, old and new, who were at VOICE 2010 and I’d like you to virtually meet them if you haven’t had the pleasure to meet them personally. Unfortunately, I didn’t get pictures with ALL of my friends there so there are some glaring omissions for which I apologize. I am grateful for the friendship of each and everyone one of them. Kara Edwards & Dave DeAndrea at VOICE 2010 Red Carpet Reception Voice Talents Dave DeAndrea, Peter K. O'Connell and little Doug Turkel Voice...Read Full Story

Voice Talent Joe Cipriano Editor’s Note: Having had the pleasure of meeting and briefly speaking with Joe Cipriano for the first time last week at VOICE 2010, I was very happy (and not at all surprised) to hear he has received this award in recognition of his voice over work and his efforts on behalf of the Don LaFontaine Voiceover Lab within the Actors Center at the SAG Foundation offices. Here’s the official announcement from PromaxBDA and Brief Magazine : PromaxBDA and Brief Magazine...Read Full Story

, dies —Don LaFontaine, the man who popularized the now loved-catch phrase, “in a world where…” and lent his voice to thousands of movie trailers, has died. He was 68. LaFontaine died Monday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center from complications in the treatment of an ongoing illness, said Vanessa Gilbert, his agent. LaFontaine made more than 5,000 trailers in his 33-year career while working for the top studios and television networks. In a rare on-screen appearance in 2006, he parodied...Read Full Story

True to his word, George Whittam recorded the entire opening last night. If you weren’t there (and most of us weren’t in spite of generous invitations) here’s what you (and I) missed. The ribbon cutting takes place at about 19 minutes in. Thanks George. Thanks Don. Share:Read Full Story

Most of us only knew him as "that dude with the voice that does all of the movie trailers and previews", while others dubbed him as the "King of Voiceovers". But his name was Don LaFontaine, and he passed away Monday afternoon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. LaFontaine's agent, Vanessa Gilbert, tells Entertainment Tonight that he passed away following complications from Pneumothorax, the presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity, the result of a collapsed lung. The official...Read Full Story

Don LaFontaine, the voiceover king whose "In a world ..." phrase on movie trailers was much copied -- and much parodied -- has died, according to media reports. He was 68. 750,000 television spots, 5,000 movie trailers, 1 voice, Don LaFontaine has the most recognizable voice in the game right now. Here is the legend's story told by none other than the legend himself. R.I.P. VoiceMaster! LaFontaine died Monday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, according to ETOnline...Read Full Story

Don LaFontaine, voice of movie trailers, dies —Don LaFontaine, the man who popularized the now loved-catch phrase, “in a world where…” and lent his voice to thousands of movie trailers, has died. He was 68. LaFontaine died Monday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center from complications in the treatment of an ongoing illness, said Vanessa Gilbert, his agent. LaFontaine made more than 5,000 trailers in his 33-year career while working for the top studios and television networks. In a rare on...Read Full Story

Voiceover Master Don LaFontaine has died. He was 68. LaFontaine, known as the "King of Voiceovers," died Monday afternoon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He passed away following complications from pneumothorax, the presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity, the result of a collapsed lung. Over the past 25 years, LaFontaine cemented his position as the "King of Voiceovers." Aside from being the preeminent voice in the movie trailer industry, Don also worked as the voice of...Read Full Story

Movie trailers will never be the same again. CBS is reporting that Don LaFontaine, the legendary voice of over 5,000 movie trailers, has passed away at the age of 68. The official cause of death wasn’t released, but it was said to be due to complications from a collapsed lung. Here’s an excerpt from the bio on his official website : Over the past 25 years, LaFontaine cemented his position as the “King of Voice-overs.” Aside from his continuing work in the trailer industry, he has also...Read Full Story

You may think you don't know Don LaFontaine, but you do. If you've ever watched a preview for a box office hit, you know who he is. His deep voice has appeared in more than 5,000 movie trailers, including Terminator, Fatal Attraction, Batman Returns and The Elephant Man. But, that familiar voice is gone. LaFontaine died Monday, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Calif., of complications form a collapsed lung. He was 68-years-old. Aside from being the low baritone voice that...Read Full Story