Jim dale, the famous audiobook narrator of the harry potter series, has voiced over 300 characters, giving a fullyvoiced style of narration. If you have become engrossed by the hulu series based on the novel the handmaids tale by margaret atwood, you will love the audiobook narrated by homeland actress claire danes. His biggest tip to creating original character voices. Mclarty actually narrated the audio book version of his own novel the memory of running, which also happened to be the first audio book i ever listened to. Considered one of the best audiobook narrators by far, jim dales audio credentials are staggering. Jim helped us launch audiobooks but his greater claim to fame is being the voice. The 18 most popular audiobooks of the past two decades. We looked at 21 articles and 221 different audiobooks in an attempt to answer that very question. Perfect for entrepreneurs and anyone seeking the most out of life each audiobook. The 20 narrators and one distinctive voice featured here as well as future inductees and. The most notable series kramer has narrated in the context of the best fantasy was. I havent listened to books by any of these narrators. The recipient of multiple awards, including the audie, vikas has recorded over 200 audiobooks, appeared on various best of the year lists, and is an inaugural inductee into the narrator. There are times when different narrators read the same book.
You probably dont know renee raudman by name but theres a good chance youve heard her voice. Listening to alexander scourby read the holy scriptures is an amazing experience. Below is an audiobook narrators list of some of my favourite narrators, and by general consensus, some of the top audiobook narrators and the most famous. Listen to the talented and famous tell you their unique stories in their. Frank muller may 5, 1951 june 4, 2008 was a stage and television actor, but was most famous as an audiobook narrator. Gabriel james byrne born 12 may 1950 is an irish actor, film director, film producer, writer, cultural ambassador and audiobook narrator. Actress cristin milioti has narrated 14 books, including the ya book virals by kathy reichs. Other book narrators are like the voice of kevin conroy in. Published september, 2017 by leisa good this post may contain affiliate links. These narrators have worked tirelessly to bring you the word of god.
The 35 best audiobooks for 2020 great audiobooks for a. Beginning with the book of the hour, james marsters is the latest star to read one of cassies audio books. Best fantasy audio best fantasy audiobook narrators. This is a total cliche, but i do really enjoy listening to audiobooks narrated by benedict cumberbatch. Discover narrators youll love listening to on audible. Shes one of the most famous audiobook narrators in the u. Jazz up a long drive or dreary commute with a good, satisfying listen from one of these best audiobooks of all time. Im a relatively new audio booker, and ive definitely gotten hooked on specific narrators, who can really make a book. Theres just something so magical about having words brought to life by the familiar but. Narrated by james earl jones the lion king, star wars suggested activities while listening.
Stephen fry is a true legend of audiobook narration. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 337 total. How to become an audiobook narrator and work at home. Narrators dont just read the storythey bring it to life, adding nuance to every word and personality to every character. One of my favorite things about audiobooks is the way a good narrator can create a voice for a character that i never would have. The prolific narrator has been the voice behind many of the longest running and most popular mystery. Not every book adapts well into an audiobook, but the odds are in our favor with voice actors like these. Theres only one thing better than audiobooks and thats audiobooks with celebrity narrators. Best audiobook narrators the narrator hall of fame.
Linmanuel miranda narrates aristotle and dante discover the secrets of the universe. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Who wouldnt want johnny depp to read them to sleep. There are plenty of audiobook renditions of a wizard of. We are so grateful to the friends, family, colleagues and fans who loved and supported frank through the. A really fantastic narrator can breathe life into the characters and bring the listening experience of an audiobook to new heights. Ill also second george flanagins recommendation of scott brick seriously good narrator with some exceptions of very old.
So many famous people narrate her books in this series, but we selected a few of our favorites. Thank you for visiting the official site for frank muller, americas award winning audio book narrator. Michael kramer is an award winning american audiobook narrator. Please list the narrator in the comments field when you enter your book. His extraordinary voice fills the air with excitement and. Rowling, he has also read all the sherlock holmes books over 80 hours. A deliciously hypnotic, utterly compelling narrator, muller.
Audiobooks narrated by mike vendetti in addition to free audio books hes narrated for librivox, he also sells some audio books through our site top titles hes narrated. The mother sorry if that was a spoiler for you from how i met your mother is also a very successful audiobook narrator. Waiting for your home to be fumigatedand then realizing that, in. Best audio narration best performance by a narrator. His acting career began in the focus theatre before he joined. Famous narrator worlds coolest job business insider. Choose from a selection of childrens audiobooks read by meryl streep, john lithgow, kate winslet, david tennant, and more. Vikas adam is a classically trained actor with numerous credits in stage, film, and television.
Who are some of the best narrators to listen to from. Ive found every book produced by tantor media to be spectacular. However i would suggest that the following should all be considered for the title. The best audiobook narrators of all time so far kobo news. Alan cumming has dazzled audiences for years, and with his boundless energy and lilting brogue, he was a natural fit as an audiobook narrator. Below you will find our results of the 35 top audiobook. This audiobook, narrated by tim curry with a full cast, is fantastic. But narrated in her trademark bronx accent, nuts elbows its way past more highbrow. Their voices are familiar to audiobook listeners everywhere. I cant bear to listen to an american narrator reading dickens, just in the same way i couldnt listen to a british narrator. They develop a special relationship with the listener, making every audiobook they perform a transporting experience. Listen to the talented and famous tell you their unique stories in their own voices. So ive probably listened to as many audiobooks as ive read printed books and ive convinced myself that theres some kind of hypnopedia going on. Famous narrators list of the top wellknown narrators.
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