There aren't enough words to describe the trailblazing legacy of James Earl Jones. I grew up as the shy kid, often afraid to speak. His journey of overcoming a stutter and becoming one of the most iconic speakers of all time resonates very deeply with me.

Folks, I’m devastated this morning to learn of the passing yesterday of our dear sensei, Peter Renaday. Pete was one of the most genuine, salt of the earth people I have ever known and I will miss him dearly. I had the privilege of visiting with him a month ago and he was as

It's been a rough start of the week for the voice acting community as we not only lost James Earl Jones yesterday, but also Peter Renaday (voice of Splinter from the 1987 TMNT series) and Emi Shinohara (Japanese voice for Sailor Jupiter). May they all rest in peace.

One of my favorite voice roles by James Earl Jones was on the "Yes, Mikey, Santa Does Shave" two-parter episode of Disney's Recess as the voice of Santa Claus. Gotta love the twist they did with Santa Claus here. #RIPJamesEarlJones #JamesEarlJones

You may have seen clips of James Earl Jones doing the ABC's on Sesame Street, but did you know he has made several appearances on Sesame Street throughout the years as he was the first guest on the show. In fact, he even did a promo for Sesame Street when it was about to debut

I'm still so excited I got to voice a Halloween decoration for Beetlejuice that you can buy at Spirit Halloween. Makes my spooky lil heart so happy. 🎃☺️🖤✨

It still amazes people when finding out that for James Earl Jones and his epic voice role as Darth Vader in the first Star Wars movie that it only took him two and a half hours to complete his lines. From Late Night w/ Conan O'Brien, Dec. 14, 1995. #RIPJamesEarlJones

I always like to spotlight rare voice roles by my favorite VAs and this one is no exception: here is James Earl Jones as the voice of "Great P.I. of the Universe" in the 1994 cult classic PC game Under A Killing Moon. #RIPJamesEarlJones #UnderaKillingMoon #JamesEarlJones

Barry "Reazar" Richards #BarryRichards Bio: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_%22… IMDb: imdb.com/name/nm0723967… Voice of: - Ghost Clown (Ep: Bedlam in the Big Top) - Ghost of Geronimo (Ep: Decoy for a Dognapper) Note: Richards is better known for his work as radio DJ and music producer in the

Mel Blanc as Captain Caveman and Gary Owens as the narrator. 80's cartoons were one of a kind. #captaincaveman #hannabarbera

Vic Perrin #VicPerrin Bio: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vic_Perrin IMDb: imdb.com/name/nm0674775/ Voice of: - The Ape Man/Karl (Ep: Never Ape an Ape Man) - The Puppet Master/Pietro (Ep: The Backstage Rage) - Dr. Najib (Ep: Scooby Doo and the Mummy, Too) - Snow Ghost/Fu Lan Chi/Mr. Leech (Ep:

June Foray #JuneForay Bio: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_Foray IMDb: imdb.com/name/nm0004931/ Voice of: Gypsy Fortune Teller Episode: A Gaggle of Galloping Ghosts Year: 1970 Other Notable Roles: Rocky the Flying Squirrel, Magica de Spell (DuckTales), Granny/Witch Hazel (Looney Tunes),

Jean Vander Pyl #JeanVanderPyl Bio: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Vand… IMDb: imdb.com/name/nm0888717/ Voice of: - Witch (Ep: Which Witch is Which?) - Sarah Jenkins (Ep: Foul Play in Funland) - Mrs. Cutler (Ep: A Clue For Scooby Doo) Other Notable Roles: Wilma Flintstone, Winsome Witch, Rosie

Happy Birthday to the ever talented Ben Schwartz!! He's done some awesome voices and here's to many more! Hope he has an awesome one!

Indira Stefanianna Christopherson #IndiraStefanianna Bio: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira_St… IMDb: imdb.com/name/nm0160652/ Voice of: Daphne Blake (Season 1) Other Notable Voice Role: Princess Dawn (Here Comes The Grump) #ScoobyDoo Scooby-Doo History

Hal Smith #HalSmith Bio: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hal_Smith… IMDb: imdb.com/name/nm0808401/ Voice of: - The Phantom/Bluestone the Great (Ep: Hassle in the Castle) - Big Ben (Ep: Mine Your Own Business) - Farmer (Ep: Spooky Space Kook) - Cosgood Creeps (Ep: A Night of Frights is No Delight) -

My cue to remind you all that this moment where Ast. cries was NOT scripted. Neil felt his heart go this way in the moment and that rawness was done in one take. I chose not to make him do it again as I wanted to make sure this lightning was captured in the proverbial bottle.

To be blessed with success as a voice actor is to also be cursed, w/ having to decide between taking on the work being offered, and actually giving yourself the time/opportunity to enjoy the very media or life scenarios you’re being asked to truthfully bring to life in the booth.