voice actor

Meaning

A voice actor is a performer who provides voices for characters in animated films, video games, commercials, or audiobooks. Instead of acting in front of a camera, they work in a recording studio. It is a common term when discussing cartoons, anime, and the entertainment industry.

Examples

• The voice actor did an amazing job bringing the cartoon character to life.

  The voice actor did an amazing job bringing the cartoon character to life.

• She wants to become a professional voice actor for video games.

  She wants to become a professional voice actor for video games.

• I didn't realize that famous Hollywood star was the voice actor for the main character.

  I didn't realize that famous Hollywood star was the voice actor for the main character.

• The voice actors recorded all their lines in a studio in Los Angeles.

  The voice actors recorded all their lines in a studio in Los Angeles.

• Many anime fans prefer to listen to the original Japanese voice actors.

  Many anime fans prefer to listen to the original Japanese voice actors.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ He works as a vocal actor for animated movies.

  ✓ He works as a voice actor for animated movies.

  'Vocal' refers to singing or physical voice production. The profession of acting with your voice is called 'voice acting' and the person is a 'voice actor'.

• ✗ The movie has great voice play actors.

  ✓ The movie has great voice actors.

  Do not translate literally from other languages that use terms like 'voice play'. The standard English term is 'voice actor'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The ___ who plays the hero has a very deep and recognizable voice.

  💡 The person who does the voice for the character.

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  voice actor

• It takes a lot of talent to be a ___ because you must show emotion using only your voice.

  💡 A performer who works in a recording booth.

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  voice actor