VOICE ACTOR.

“…all the things you want in a VO artist.”

— Archer & Hound Advertising

Hi. Here is my abridged bio. I am Don McDonald, a professional voice talent and radio talk show host with over 30 years of experience in broadcasting (I know, now a dirty word in voice acting) and voice work. I have been an actor for over 40 years, with multiple theatrical and short film credits. Not only that, but I create two short story podcasts, Litreading and Readastorus (for children).

For the past decade or so, I have taken a voice-over hiatus to concentrate on building a very successful business with a good friend. Now that it has been sold, I am gradually transitioning to doing voice work again. To that end, I have hired several of the top voice coaches in America, with whom I work almost every week. They have helped me create a new character, commercial, and narration demo. A promo demo is still in the works.

Apparently, voice seekers like me (they really like me). My auditions at Voices.com have a shortlist/listen ratio of more than 30%: of those, over 20% have become clients.

I would love to audition for you. I think you’ll like what you hear. Just drop me a line.

Voice Demos

A Few Recent Clients

 

A Few Recent Clients

Audio Projects

Today, Explained to Kids
Please RSVP to a Plant-Based Party
I join the cast of this popular children’s podcast to help explain veganism in the role of “The Giant” (from the Beanstalk) who decided that eating vegetables was better than eating animals (or people).

“Christmas in the Wild” radio spot for Zoo Tampa 2023 holiday campaign.

Video Narration

Much of the work I do involves video narration. Here are a few projects.

This is the finest video production on which I’ve worked in years.

A vintage news reel announcer

Sam Elliot style “Big Game” beer spot

Features Video for Fiber Fast Homes

TV commercial for Boston Auschwitz exhibition.

2024 Pita Pit Commercial

Climate Change Explainer Video

Video for New Pond Village life care community

Proud to lend my voice to the group that helps preserve this most special of places.

Go Media. LLC

“Don is nothing short of amazing! This is the first project that I've worked with him on and I couldn't be more impressed. Excellent sound quality, great communicator, early on delivery! His character voiceover was incredible. He was very fun to create with and I look forward to working with him again!”

Bamboo HR

“Don has a great voice, takes direction well, and is a pleasure to work with. Great experience all the way around and I look forward to working with him more.”

W.W. Grainger

“Working with Don was a pleasure - He is charismatic, takes direction excellently, and goes above and beyond with his readings: Highly recommended!”

Grit Productions

“Don has been the best to work with. He is beyond friendly, and he always goes above and beyond!”

Mind & Mill

“Great quality work. Don was a great communicator and gave us plenty to work with. Good mic quality, strong narrative voice with great inflection. Needed very little direction. Happy to recommend!”

Podcasting

  • Litreading - Classic Short Stories

    Don reads the best short stories from the past.

  • Readastorus - Classic Children's Stories

    The Readastorus presents timeless children’s stories.

  • Talking Real Money - Investing Talk

    Don and his co-host Tom simplify money matters.