Character Voiceover
Character voice actor for video games, anime & animation
I’m a professional character voice actor bringing range, versatility, and genuine emotional depth to video games, anime, animation, and creature work. From heroic leads to non-human vocalizations, I approach every character as its own fully realized performance.
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A range of character work, from expressive human performance to non-verbal creature vocalizations.
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Versatile character performance showcasing tone, emotion, and vocal adaptability for animation, video games, and storytelling.
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Non-verbal creature and character vocalizations for animation, video games, and interactive media.
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Playful, character driven vocalizations for animation, games, or specialty audio needs.
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What Is Character Voiceover?
More than a voice, a fully realized performance
Character voiceover is the art of building a distinct personality entirely through voice: tone, pacing, physicality, and emotional truth, with no face or body on screen to help carry the story. A strong character voice actor doesn’t just read lines, they make choices about who this character is, what they want, and how they move through the world.
Whether it’s a heroic lead, a comedic sidekick, a menacing villain, or a completely non-human creature, I build every character from the inside out.
My character and creature work has included The Walking Dead, the video game Stellar Age, and a handful of independent games along the way, each one asking for something a little different, and that variety is exactly what keeps this work interesting.
This started long before it was a career. I used to impersonate Marge Simpson around the house as a kid, and my dad would laugh every single time and tell me how good it was. That’s really where character work begins for me, paying close attention to a voice until it becomes second nature, then finding what makes people actually feel something when they hear it.
Areas of Character Work
Range across every character medium
Video Game Voice Acting
Dynamic performances for AAA titles, indie games, and everything in between, built to hold up across hours of gameplay.
Anime & Localization
Expressive dubbing and localization work that captures the original performance’s energy in a natural, believable English voice.
Animation & Cartoons
Bold, distinct character voices for animated series, shorts, and streaming content across every age range.
Creature & Non-Human Vocalizations
Non-verbal creature work, monster vocalizations, and physically transformed character voices that still carry real intention.
NPC & Interactive Dialogue
Consistent, replayable performances for branching dialogue systems, barks, and reactive NPC voice lines.
Baby & Specialty Vocalizations
Playful, character driven vocalizations for animation, games, or specialty audio needs outside the usual range.
My Approach
Building a character from the inside out
Every character starts with a question: what does this character want, and what’s stopping them from getting it? From there, voice, pacing, and physicality follow naturally. I bring the same background in theatre, movement, and motion capture into every character session, so performances feel grounded even when the character isn’t human.
I also have experience in performance capture and creature acting, which means I understand how a character moves, not just how they sound, and that understanding shows up in the voice work too.
Who I Work With
Trusted across the game and animation industry
- Game studios, from indie to AAA
- Animation studios
- Anime localization companies
- Interactive media developers
- Toy and specialty audio companies
- Student filmmakers and animators
Student projects hold a genuine soft spot for me. I’m an actor as well as a voice actor, and I remember exactly what it’s like to be building something with a small crew and an even smaller budget. If you’re a student working on a film, game, or animated short and need a character voice, reach out, I’d love to be part of it.
What Clients Say
Client testimonial
We worked with Shannon on Stellar Age Game. Quick understanding of the role, vivid performance, great audio quality, and swift delivery. Highly recommend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions, direct answers
How many character voices can you perform?
Range varies by project, but I bring genuine versatility across age, tone, and personality, from grounded human characters to fully non-human creature work.
Do you provide auditions before booking?
Yes. Reach out with your character brief and a short script excerpt, and I’ll record a free custom audition so you can hear the fit before committing.
Can you match an existing character or reference voice?
Yes, within reason. Send a reference and I’ll work to match tone, energy, and delivery style while keeping the performance natural and sustainable across a full project.
Do you offer live directed sessions for character work?
Absolutely. Live direction is especially valuable for character work, so we can shape the performance together in real time via Source Connect, Zoom, or your preferred platform.
What do you need to provide a quote?
Character brief, script or line count, project type, and timeline. Share those and I’ll send a personalized quote within 24 to 48 hours.
Let’s Bring Your Character to Life
Ready to cast your next character?
Whether it’s a game, an animated series, or something entirely non-human, I’d love to hear about your project.