BIOGRAPHY
Deep,Conversational,Narrator- Storyteller w/Comedic & Gaming skills... If your voice sound of choice is in the realm of : Morgan Freeman, James Earl Jones, Barry White, Dennis Haysbert, or Sam Elliot..."Use Verl's Voice." Early on even before joining the Marine Corps.,Verl was a team player primarily with his brothers, but also close with neighborhood friends. In which they initiated and established Arts & Cultural events around San Juan Hill ( the original site of the classic "Westside Story" - now Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts ) and Uptown Harlem Proper...It was this activity that exposed and encouraged Verl to work with a microphone and large audiences. Verl Thomas is a compelling and consummate NYC Talent with experience at the microphone, on the stage, in film, on camera and in print. When you take the strength and discipline of a Marine and combine that with the experience and style of a world-wide traveler you get a story teller who can bring any script or character to life with a unique sensibility. Directors and Producers instantly respond to the diversity in Verl’s talent - his voice is powerful yet smooth, his style is laid back yet professional and his dedication to getting the work done authentically is undeniable. Career highlights for Verl, include on air time at the legendary WNEW in NYC, casting in the John Sayles classic film“The Brother from Another Planet", dozens of children’s book narrations by way of Gumbs & Thomas Publishers, The Discovery Channel/Primal Instinct/ID Production. To hear voiceover demos and view on camera and print work, please visit (voiceactmedia com) What three words best describe Verl,..Conscientious,Persistent & Modest.
PROFILE GALLERY
DEMO REELS
Verl Thomas Promo / Imaging Demo
Narration / Frederick Douglass - Demo
M_VerlT.mp3
CONTACT DETAILS | VOICE PROFILE |
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Email: verlsvoice2@gmail.com Business number: 212.348.5449 Mobile number: 917.536.8020 Website: http://www.voiceactmedia.com |
Gender: Male Location: U.S.A. ~ New York City ~ Manhattan Description of voice: A voice that is deep, powerful yet smooth, a style that is laid back yet professional. Dedicated to getting the job done authentically and on point. Sounding Age(s): 31 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 60, 61 - 70 Languages: English (USA) Accents: Expertise: Corporate, Documentary, Gaming |
AGENT(S)
Take 3 Talent / Catherine Melillo
646-289-3915
Voiceover Agent
Access Talent Inc. / Melissa McGee
212.331-9600 EXT. 3
Voiceover Agent
CREDITS
SKILLS
On Camera & Voice Acting | Grounded in early performances in film and stage work. ( "Brother from Another Planet" ) Director John Sayles...Then evolving into Tour Operating & Guiding Internationally. One-on-One with client base. |
Commercial Print | Versatile role playing and performances in creating & projecting multiple images for media reproduction. |
Verl's Shed Studio
Software: | Sound Forge, Other |
Video Sync Available: | No |
Remote connectivity: | Bodalgocall, Skype, Source Connect, Zoom |
Microphones: | Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Announcer Mic. w/Variable-D, RODE Mic. NT1-A, Lewitt // LCT 440 Pure, Sennheiser MK 4 Digital |
Studio demo sample |
TRAINING
Career Academy of Radio & Television Broadcasting, Announcers Training Studio | While working full/part-time at the legendary WNEW AM Radio in New York, National Black National News media and Community Film Workshop, initiated by Sidney Poitier,Shirley McLaine & Joe Franklin exposed and involved me in the hands on working relationship of the industry. |
Ruth Franklin , Susan Berkley's VO Studio/ Workshop and Weist Baron/Acting for Television | All played an influential role in the outcome of where I'm adding to my growth in this creative industry. Enrnie McClintock's Acting Workshop, Linda Weaver / Nina Pratt's Advanced VO Workshop, which again helped to keep me in touch with the current trends in the business. |