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English (British) Voice Actor James S.

James S.

Premium Top Rated
English (British)
,
English (Scottish)
United Kingdom local time

Native Voice Samples

Commercial Demo
Narration
E-learning
Corporate Videos
Promos
Documentaries
Audiobooks
Video Games
Animation
Podcasts
Movie Trailers
TV Shows
Automotive
Political Ads
Others
Commercial Demo
Narration
E-learning
Corporate Videos
Promos
Audiobooks
IVR
Automotive
Others

Overview

WINNER OF 12 VOICEOVER AWARDS
Winner Best TV Promo ONE VOICE AWARDS 2024
VOICEOVER ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2023 – ONE VOICE AWARDS
Winner – Best Male Performance – Radio Commercials OVA2023
Winner – Best Male Performance – Gaming OVA2023
VOICEOVER OF THE YEAR 2022 – VOX AWARDS
Winner – Judges Choice – Vox Awards 2022
Winner – Best Visual Ad Campaign – Vox Awards 2022
My name is James and I am a professional British voice actor. My career has spanned all aspects of the business, theatre, film, television , commercial and voiceover. I have worked in everything from Ibsen to Sondheim, from the Royal Shakespeare Company to Georges in La Cage aux Folles at the London Palladium. Over the past 40 years I have voiced campaigns for products worldwide. My voice has been described as deep natural sounding, authoritative, warm, compassionate and sometimes sexy. I work from my booth in my bespoke studio in a beautiful glen in Central Scotland. Currently enjoying a multiplicity of character and narration work in video games and animation. I am a full time professional voice actor who will deliver your project on time. Rest assured I will only be happy when you are.

Experience

I have been a voice actor for more than 40 years and in the last four years of entering competitions have been nominated 30 times and won 12 awards. Currently my voice and talents are used in video games, animation and character projects. However I have a rich resonant honest voice which is used for documentaries and narrations.

Credentials

Multi Award Winning Voice Actor:
OVA 2024 - WINNER - BEST TV PROMO
OVA 2023 - WINNER - VOICEOVER OF THE YEAR
OVA 2023 - WINNER - BEST MALE PERFORMANCE - RADIO
OVA 2023 - WINNER - BEST MALE PERFORMANCE - GAMING
VOX 2022 - WINNER - BEST MALE VOICE PERFORMANCE
VOX 2022 - WINNER - VOX JUDGES’ CHOICE AWARD
VOX S2022 - WINNER BEST VISUAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN
VOX AWARDS 2021 - WINNER - BEST CHARACTER VOICE
OVA 2022 - WINNER - BEST PERFORMANCE TV PROMO
OVA 2021 - WINNER - BEST DEMO REEL
DEVGAMM! 2021: BEST INDIE GAME - NARRATOR

Companies I have voiced for

Netflix, BBC TV, Sky TV, STV, BMW, Securite Assurance, The Times, Nestle, Suzuki, Ford, Aveleda, Coca Cola, Heinz, Pepsi, Lexus, Triple M etc etc

Equipment I have

Neuman TLM 103
Seinheisser 416
Aston Spirit
Apple Mac
Twisted Wave

Reviews

Verified
May 5, 2023
Yeva A.

What a fantastic experience! James was responsive to direction, fast to deliver, surpassed expectations, was friendly, has a great voice, was professional, easy to work with, had great audio, was helpful, creative, quick to turnaround, responded fast and was easy to communicate with. Looking forward to working with him again soon.

Verified
Jan 9, 2023
James H.

James did an incredible job. Great voice. Would highly recommend!

Verified
Nov 3, 2022
James H.

James was easy to work with. Great voice over!

Verified
Mar 22, 2021
Jeff C.

Not only was James quick in his turnaround on our project, but he provided vocal options I didn't even know we wanted. I would not hesitate to recommend James for your VO needs.

Verified
Mar 1, 2021
James W.

Excellent read. Multiple reads. Took direction well. Highly recommend.

Hire James for your Project Today!

1. Click the “Get my quote now” button on the top right.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to get James’s proposal to your inbox.
3. Review and approve James’s quote and fund the project.
4. Once the project is complete to your satisfaction, simply release your payment to James and rate the work.

Member Since

January 2021

Completed Jobs

5

Last Active

10 days ago

Avg. Response Time

11 hours

Rates starting at

250 USD

Location

United Kingdom

Time Zone

UTC +0:00 Europe/London

Languages

English (British)
,
English (Scottish)

Voice Ages

Middle-Aged
,
Senior

Specialized in Categories

Narration
,
E-learning
,
Corporate Videos
,
Promos
,
Documentaries
,
Video Games
,
Animation
,
Podcasts
,
Movie Trailers
,
TV Shows
,
Automotive

Pitch

Styles

Reviews

Verified
May 5, 2023
Yeva A.

What a fantastic experience! James was responsive to direction, fast to deliver, surpassed expectations, was friendly, has a great voice, was professional, easy to work with, had great audio, was helpful, creative, quick to turnaround, responded fast and was easy to communicate with. Looking forward to working with him again soon.

Verified
Jan 9, 2023
James H.

James did an incredible job. Great voice. Would highly recommend!

Verified
Nov 3, 2022
James H.

James was easy to work with. Great voice over!

Verified
Mar 22, 2021
Jeff C.

Not only was James quick in his turnaround on our project, but he provided vocal options I didn't even know we wanted. I would not hesitate to recommend James for your VO needs.

Verified
Mar 1, 2021
James W.

Excellent read. Multiple reads. Took direction well. Highly recommend.

Hire James for your Project Today!

1. Click the “Get my quote now” button on the top right.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to get James’s proposal to your inbox.
3. Review and approve James’s quote and fund the project.
4. Once the project is complete to your satisfaction, simply release your payment to James and rate the work.

FAQ

Question: How much does it cost to book this voice actor?

Every voice actor sets their own rate. All of our talents are pros, but the cost can vary depending on their experience and skill level.

Generally speaking, voice over rates depend on:

  • Will the voice over be for broadcast and paid ads, or organic, non-promotional use?
  • The length of the script (word count).
  • Do you need the voice over fully edited and production-ready, or just the raw audio?
  • Do you want to direct the voice artist in real-time, or can they record independently?

Many of our voice actors follow our pricing schedule, but you’ll find that rates are negotiable, so if you let them know what you can afford, there’s a good chance they’ll accommodate you!

 

Question: How quickly can I receive the voice recording?

Every voice talent works to get your recording back as quickly as possible. Turnaround time often depends on:

  • The talent’s availability and workload.
  • How long the script is.
  • Whether there are technical or difficult-to-pronounce words in the text.

The sooner you hire, the faster you’ll get it! Some offer a 3-hour turnaround for urgent requests.

To get quotes quickly, we suggest posting a project or getting quotes from 15-20 voice actors who might be a great fit for your project.

The more you choose, the faster you’ll get quotes in your inbox.

Question: Where does the voice actor record my script?

All our voice actors record in their professional broadcast-quality home studios using high-end microphones.

We pre-screen each individual voice talent to make sure they can produce audio that is 100% pristine!

Since they will be representing your brand, the sound quality directly impacts your business’s image—so you deserve the best, especially for recordings meant to last for years!

Question: Can the voice actor record my script to help me make a decision?

Yes!

When filling out the quote request, you’ll have the option to upload or paste your script.

This will trigger an option to ask the voice actor to record a part of it, so you can get a feel for the final delivery:

 

Voice Crafters' quote form - request an audition

 

Question: Can I listen in and direct the voice actor during the recording in real-time?

Yes!

Once the project is funded, you can schedule the session with the voice actor and offer real-time direction, so you get your voice recording exactly how you want it!

Question: What if I need to make some fixes or add changes in the script?

In most cases, voice actors won’t charge for pickups if they make a mistake. Small script changes after the recording may also be free, as long as they’re reasonable and not major.

Just keep in mind that each actor has their own policy, so it’s best to clarify this upfront.

Question: What if I need an additional recording after the project has been completed?

If you need another script recorded for a completed project, you can agree on a price with the voice actor and then click the “Add more funds” option under their proposal:

Button to add funds after the project has been completed

 

This option is also available mid-project if the scope changes and you need additional recordings before releasing your payment to the voice actor:

Button to add funds during the project

Question: Can the voice talent split the recording into separate files or sync it with my video?

In most cases, the voice actor can split the recording into separate files and deliver them in formats like WAV, AIF, mp3, or others.

They should also be able to sync their voice to your video.

If not, feel free to reach out to us, and we’ll gladly assist!

Question: Can I get help with adding background music and mixing it with the voice-over?

Absolutely!

We have our very own royalty-free music catalog you can use to find the perfect piece of music for your project.

Once you buy music from our site, we can professionally mix it with your voice-over and even sync it with your video, so you’ll get the final product without having to ask your video editor.

Get in touch with us, tell us what you need, and we’ll be happy to take care of it.

Question: Do I get full rights to the voice recording? What’s the licensing agreement like?

Non-broadcast voice-overs, such as phone messages, YouTube clips, e-learning, audiobooks, and personal projects, typically come with a buyout in perpetuity.

This means you own the recording for any non-promotional use forever, with no extra fees.

Broadcast recordings, and/or ones used in paid advertising for TV, radio, or internet commercials, are licensed for a specific time period starting from when they’re first used, as defined in your quote request.

The usage time will be noted in your invoice.

Got more questions? Get all the answers here!