rallymantis February 28, 2017 Share February 28, 2017 On 2/21/2017 at 5:06 PM, Milburn Stone said: @rallymantis, the two voices do sound very similar, but my expectation is that Geico would have an exclusivity agreement with their gecko-guy, especially as it pertains to other clients in the "financial services sector." (Which this one is.) I'm sure you're right. And there's just *enough* of a difference in cadence (duh, 2 different countries) that if I concentrate... ...eh, still confuses the crap outta me. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3033317
ari333 March 1, 2017 Share March 1, 2017 I recognize voices, but I cant put a name to them and it makes me crazy . :-) One time I knew a voice. It finally occurred to me that it was "Roz" from Frasier. If it wasn't her, it sure sounded like her. Another time I finally figured out the voice was "Peg" from Married with Children. I have trouble placing the face and name with the voice sometimes. . 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3038020
peacheslatour March 1, 2017 Share March 1, 2017 I just realized that it's Susan Sarandon VO on those Tylenol ads. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3038234
Haleth March 2, 2017 Share March 2, 2017 Yup, which is why I won't buy Tylenol. I'm very pissed off at SS. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3040289
peacheslatour March 2, 2017 Share March 2, 2017 Why? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3040787
attica March 17, 2017 Share March 17, 2017 I recently learned that Chris Pine is the VO dude for BMW. Which is good, since it's been driving me crazy for a while. And for the longest time, I was wondering if Piven was voicing Mazda (but it was one of those almost, not quite feelings), and have learned it's Aaron Paul. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3088939
janie jones March 17, 2017 Share March 17, 2017 The obnoxious "when you were you" guy is Aaron Paul? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3089753
SmithW6079 March 18, 2017 Share March 18, 2017 (edited) I think Fred Savage is doing voiceovers for car commercials now. I forget which one, but it's Toyota or Honda. Edited March 22, 2017 by SmithW6079 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3091960
Silver Raven March 20, 2017 Share March 20, 2017 I kept thinking that was Judi Dench doing the narration of the Zostavax ad, but I finally got around to checking and it's Rachel Izen, Broadway actress. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3097790
attica March 22, 2017 Share March 22, 2017 On 3/17/2017 at 7:39 PM, janie jones said: The obnoxious "when you were you" guy is Aaron Paul? Yep. Now that I know this, I really want him to add a '...yo, bitch!' to his pitch. Or at least throw in a reference to Magnets! Unless my ears deceive me, that's Mila Jovovich voicing the Fiat "Guilia". 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3104151
AimingforYoko July 10, 2017 Share July 10, 2017 Lily from AT&T (Milana Vayntrub) Is movin' on up. She's just been cast as Doreen Green, aka Squirrel Girl. Marvel casts its Squirrel Girl. That's pretty good casting. I just hope she can actually act. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3445397
theatremouse July 10, 2017 Share July 10, 2017 1 hour ago, AimingforYoko said: Lily from AT&T (Milana Vayntrub) Is movin' on up. She's just been cast as Doreen Green, aka Squirrel Girl. Marvel casts its Squirrel Girl. That's pretty good casting. I just hope she can actually act. She was on This is Us for the better part of its first season. If your questioning if she can actually act were coming from a place of only having seen her in AT&T ads, there's a fairly decent sample size of other work in series. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3445608
ABay July 11, 2017 Share July 11, 2017 Not exactly acting, but she's fantastic on @midnight. She's hilarious and I always look forward to her appearances. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3449074
mmecorday July 13, 2017 Share July 13, 2017 Squirrel Girl sounds like something you would read about in the Weekly World News. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3454514
ennui July 13, 2017 Share July 13, 2017 6 minutes ago, mmecorday said: Squirrel Girl sounds like something you would read about in the Weekly World News. Squirrel Girl and Bat Boy are dating! Exclusive! For voice overs, I like Sam Elliott for Dodge Ram trucks. 1 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3454542
docmatt July 15, 2017 Share July 15, 2017 Juno's dad seems so much happier selling insurance than teaching drums. :) 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3460452
spiderpig August 23, 2017 Share August 23, 2017 (edited) Sorry if this has already been addressed, but I just heard an Infiniti spot that sounds like David Duchovny, and I'm banging my head on the wall. "Help me, ptv - you're my only hope." Edited August 23, 2017 by spiderpig spelling 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3575838
Jamoche August 23, 2017 Share August 23, 2017 5 hours ago, spiderpig said: Sorry if this has already been addressed, but I just heard an Infiniti spot that sounds like David Duchovny, and I'm banging my head on the wall. "Help me, ptv - you're my only hope." ispot says no, unless it just hasn't been tagged yet: https://www.ispot.tv/topic/actor-actress/nM/david-duchovny https://www.ispot.tv/brands/Aty/infiniti But he is doing the voiceover for Pedigree dog ads. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3576766
Prevailing Wind August 24, 2017 Share August 24, 2017 I always thought it was clever of Dentastix to get Duchovny to do their ads, since the doggie treat is X-shaped. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3578073
ikmccall August 24, 2017 Share August 24, 2017 Pistachio commercial with the elephant in the elevator? The elephant is voiced by John Cena. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3579702
garyZ October 29, 2017 Share October 29, 2017 On 12/10/2016 at 3:50 PM, ennui said: I can't see the video, but I believe Allison Janney does the Kaiser ads. She was for a long time, and maybe still is in the radio ads, but there's a new-ish ad on TV (MeTV frequently) with a blonde woman who is really excellent - good read, pleasant voice. I figure she must be an actress, but I don't think I've seen her before (or I don't recognize her). 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3765596
Shriekingeel December 21, 2017 Share December 21, 2017 Mucus from Mucinex sounds a little different to my ear. Has T.J. Miller already been fired from that gig? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3909956
mojoween December 22, 2017 Share December 22, 2017 Could they have made the change that quickly? Or would it simply be a matter of overdubbing existing ads in some studio somewhere and sending that out to the networks this week? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3912745
Trini January 8, 2018 Share January 8, 2018 So it looks like Allstate is bringing back Mayhem (Dean Winters) for 2018. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-3946712
SmithW6079 February 4, 2018 Share February 4, 2018 This is driving me crazy -- the new TurboTax with the black box taking a photo of a receipt -- who is the voice actor? He sounds so familiar. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4027112
stillhere1900 February 7, 2018 Share February 7, 2018 Not sure if this is the right thread but I just saw Melanie Paxson in another commercial. This one is for Dish TV Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4034189
Twilight Man February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 On 6/1/2015 at 11:50 AM, jbrecken said: What do we think about Darrell Hammond's Colonel Sanders? On 8/27/2015 at 4:12 PM, jbrecken said: Looks like KFC is now using Norm MacDonald as the Colonel. Quote Norm McDonald is out, Jim Gaffigan is in as the new Col. Sanders. I'm kind of liking the bit. and now ............ Reba McEntire which means two years from now, the Colonel will be portrayed either by Ah-Nuld, David Hasselhoff, or the Energizer Bunny. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4045589
elle February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 On 2/4/2018 at 10:23 AM, SmithW6079 said: This is driving me crazy -- the new TurboTax with the black box taking a photo of a receipt -- who is the voice actor? He sounds so familiar. ispot.tv is usually a good place to look up the actors for commercials. Unfortunately, they do not have anyone listed for this commercial, but now you know it is called "The Dark". Check back once in a while, they may add the credit. I enjoy hearing the word kerfuffle! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4045825
SmithW6079 February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 13 hours ago, elle said: ispot.tv is usually a good place to look up the actors for commercials. Unfortunately, they do not have anyone listed for this commercial, but now you know it is called "The Dark". Check back once in a while, they may add the credit. I enjoy hearing the word kerfuffle! Thanks. I think it's Matt Cook, who plays Lowell on "Man With a Plan." Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4046812
Shriekingeel February 20, 2018 Share February 20, 2018 Is that 80s character actor Everett McGill for Lexus? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4073270
Milburn Stone February 24, 2018 Share February 24, 2018 (edited) I'm always amused by the soundalikes that agencies get for radio spots instead of the celeb voiceovers who do the same campaigns on TV. (Radio generally has tighter production schedules which may not suit the star talent's availability, plus there might be a ton of radio to a relatively small amount of TV which would make the talent cost skyrocket, plus some stars don't want to do radio because it's not as prestigious.) Jon Hamm is still doing Mercedes on TV, but on radio, it's Guy Who Was Cast Because He's Able to Sound Unbelievably Like Jon Hamm. Edited February 24, 2018 by Milburn Stone 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4089901
David Zak March 14, 2018 Share March 14, 2018 Is the gal who does the Toyota ads where she's the showroom greeter pregnant again? I remember back a few years ago she was expecting. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4143726
janie jones March 16, 2018 Share March 16, 2018 I was wondering the same thing. She looks like she's wearing a maternity shirt in the commercial I saw recently. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4149679
Silver Raven March 29, 2018 Share March 29, 2018 I am so tired of those home security ads with Danny White. They've been running for years now. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4185841
Trini March 29, 2018 Share March 29, 2018 On 3/14/2018 at 9:01 AM, David Zak said: Is the gal who does the Toyota ads where she's the showroom greeter pregnant again? I remember back a few years ago she was expecting. Yeah, it seems this time they're not trying to hide it. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4185950
amass April 10, 2018 Share April 10, 2018 (edited) Is the son in this xfinity commercial played by Robin Lord Taylor? Ispot doesn’t say (that’s me asking in the comments lol) https://ispot.tv/a/w8Po Edited April 10, 2018 by amass Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4221906
janie jones April 11, 2018 Share April 11, 2018 It looks like him, but I don't think it is him. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4224124
peacheslatour April 11, 2018 Share April 11, 2018 On 2/9/2018 at 7:03 PM, Twilight Man said: and now ............ Reba McEntire which means two years from now, the Colonel will be portrayed either by Ah-Nuld, David Hasselhoff, or the Energizer Bunny. I want the next one to be the Count from Sesame Street. 1 10 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4225257
Browncoat April 11, 2018 Share April 11, 2018 1 hour ago, peacheslatour said: I want the next one to be the Count from Sesame Street. Ten! A Ten-piece bucket! Ha ha ha! 13 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4225644
Silver Raven May 27, 2018 Share May 27, 2018 Is that Matthew McConaughey doing the announcing in the Carl's Jr. ads, or just somebody who sounds like him? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4365149
cpcathy June 7, 2018 Share June 7, 2018 I'm pretty sure it's him. He even sings in one. I wish he wouldn't. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4396192
QQQQ June 27, 2018 Share June 27, 2018 (edited) Had to do a double-take at Aubrey Plaza in the T-Mobile commercial - she's gorgeous! Edited June 27, 2018 by QQQQ Because Audrey and Aubrey are different names, but now I want to know if anyone has ever given twins these names... 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4445604
riley702 June 27, 2018 Share June 27, 2018 Those would be cute "twin names". 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4445881
Reality police July 6, 2018 Share July 6, 2018 (edited) New to Commercials, what does everyone think about the Doritos commercials with Jean-Claude Van Dam? I think they are silly but I give him credit for wearing the bridesmaids dress. https://ispot.tv/a/wQXe Edited July 6, 2018 by Reality police Added link, yeah, first time, hope I got it right! Don't judge, I'm old. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4469946
topanga July 28, 2018 Share July 28, 2018 I just saw Ray Liotta on a Chantix commercial. He was talking very slowly, and his speech cadence was off—he emphasized words in the sentences in a weird way. In fact, he sounds just like the character he plays on J. Lo’s show “Shades of Blue.” When did he start talking like this in real life? It’s hard to believe this is the same guy with the upbeat voice from “Goodfellas” and “Corrina, Corrina.” Is it just age and heavy smoking? Or has he had health problems? 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4533155
Prevailing Wind July 29, 2018 Share July 29, 2018 If he's on Chantix... I knew a woman who had just turned her life around. Everything was going great but for her smoking. She tried Chantix & blew her brains out in her car. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4534486
HighMaintenance July 30, 2018 Share July 30, 2018 On 7/28/2018 at 7:18 PM, topanga said: I just saw Ray Liotta on a Chantix commercial. He was talking very slowly, and his speech cadence was off—he emphasized words in the sentences in a weird way. In fact, he sounds just like the character he plays on J. Lo’s show “Shades of Blue.” When did he start talking like this in real life? It’s hard to believe this is the same guy with the upbeat voice from “Goodfellas” and “Corrina, Corrina.” Is it just age and heavy smoking? Or has he had health problems? For several years he looks like he had some bad plastic surgery or major dermabrasion done. His skin is way too shiny. He also moves his mouth like he either had a stroke or facial surgery did some nerve damage. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4538507
Silver Raven August 6, 2018 Share August 6, 2018 Jason Alexander is the new Colonel Sanders 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4559125
QQQQ August 13, 2018 Share August 13, 2018 Almost didn't recognize Chris Noth in the Home2Go commercial. Guess that's what happens when my familiarity with the actor is based on roles from 20+ years ago (30+ if I count his blink-and-you'll-miss-it Baby Boom appearance, which I happened to watch again just last night). 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4582151
smittykins September 13, 2018 Share September 13, 2018 Wink Martindale and McLean Stevenson appear in this late 60s/early 70s VW ad: 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2773-then-and-now-actors-and-their-voices-in-commercials/page/4/#findComment-4670383
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