BIOGRAPHY
Simon’s award winning VoiceOver service is trusted by clients across the globe, from some of America’s biggest brands to the UK’s independent purveyors of vinyl records, to cutting edge tech companies in Asia, and billion dollar ethical European Pharma businesses. Beginning his professional working life as a model/actor for global brands Mercedes-Benz, Wella, Bold/Dash and others, Simon strayed from his first love to pursue another interest, fine wine, where he used his voice to sell (and inspire and coach others to sell) tens of millions of pounds of the world’s most famous luxury fine wine brands to wealthy investors around the globe. Finding his way back to the fold via, among many other valuable on-set learning experiences, doubling for Ewan McGregor, he is an experienced VoiceOver artist. Creating compelling voiceovers for his global client list from his professional home studio in London, Simon also features on the roster of voices at The Showreel Soho Studios, London. On his day off, Simon volunteers as a school ambassador for London-based charity, Climate Ed. Simon was honoured to receive a Fiverr’s Choice Award, December 2023 - Fiverr’s Choice Awards are bestowed on services that people loved for superb work and delivery.
PROFILE GALLERY
DEMO REELS
Commercial
Narration
E-learning
Audiobook
CONTACT DETAILS | VOICE PROFILE |
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Email: simonfordvo@gmail.com Business number: +447467607636 Mobile number: |
Gender: Male Location: London Description of voice: Simon is a British RP UK-based VoiceOver artist, with a naturally charming, charismatic, and sincere voice. Booked often for various characterful read styles, from spaceship commanders and wise-old ancient aliens, to engaging high-energy humour roles, Simon is particularly sought out for his ‘approachable expert’ style read, especially when that award winning measure of warmth and confidence are required. Sounding Age(s): 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 60, 61 - 70 Languages: English (UK) Accents: Cockney Expertise: Audiobook, Corporate, Explainer |
CREDITS
SKILLS
Home Recording Studio
Software: | Adobe Audition, Audacity, Reaper |
Video Sync Available: | Yes |
Remote connectivity: | Google Hangouts, Skype, Source Connect, Zoom |
Microphones: | Sontronics STC 3X |
Studio demo sample |
TRAINING
Voiceover Training with Gravy for the Brain | * Advanced Voiceover to Pro Standard Course * Improve Your Casting Chances Course * Character Acting for Voiceovers Course * Create Amazing Showreels Course * How to Voice Audiobooks Course * Home Recording Studio Course * Voiceover for Beginners |
Voice Coaching & Voice Business Coaching | J P Orr @ www.TheShowreel.com, Soho, London Mike Charters @ www.TheShowreel.com, Soho, London Craig Van Ness @ www.TheShowreel.com, Soho, London |