Antonio Banderas Voice Career
Antonio Banderas is known for his work on camera, but is quickly becoming recognized for his voice work behind the scenes.
A couple of nights ago, I happened to be watching television when a commercial for Nasonex came on featuring an animated bee with an incredibly familiar voice.
By the end of the :30 commercial, I was quite aware that the voice of the bee was none other than Hollywood actor Antonio Banderas, a native of Spain. The bee's suave Spanish accent and the distinct color of its voice gave Antonio away, as did the personality of the character he was portraying relative to other roles he has recently performed.
Now, this isn't the first time Antonio's voice has played a prominent role in his projects.
Antonio Banderas made a splash voicing the role of the adorable yet dangerous 'Puss In Boots' in Shrek II, and is slated to reprise his role in the third installment of the trilogy, Shrek the Third, due out in 2007.
Can't get enough of Puss In Boots? The IMDb (The Internet Movie Database) says that a feature film Puss In Boots has been announced, set for release in 2008.
Have you heard any celebrity voice-overs lately on television?
Best,
Stephanie
P.S. Antonio Banderas is also known for his singing voice in the movie "Evita" (1996) performing as 'Che', the narrator.
Comments
Thank you for this info. I have won a bet because of it.
Posted by: Meghann | February 6, 2007 7:46 PM
My dad says the voice of the bee is Portuguese actor Joaquim de Almeida I still believe it is Antonio. Both these actors have worked together in several films and sound similar but Antonio's voice is very distinctive.
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Posted by: Shirley | March 3, 2007 5:15 PM
I know it is Antonio... who else could have that sexy of a voice and be an ugly flying bee?
Posted by: Sharon Westover | March 23, 2007 9:17 PM
http://imdb.com/name/nm0000104/otherworks
Just a few lines down... there's the answer. It's Antonio. :D
Posted by: Lisa Weber | April 4, 2007 12:39 AM
I love the Bee in the Nasonex commercial. Just realized it was Antonio Banderas.
Posted by: Highflyer | May 21, 2007 6:48 PM
Me too! I already like this commercial better. mag
Posted by: mag | August 7, 2007 9:15 PM
I always thought that the Nasonex bee was Antonio Banderas! I love his voice! Tiene un accento extranjero muy buenismo =]
Posted by: Jessica | August 13, 2007 7:53 PM
I love the Nasonex bee por que es muy guapo. Sexy sexy guapo bee!
Posted by: cat | August 23, 2007 11:27 AM
Thank You! Thank You! FINALLY I find out what I ALREADY knew. I love the Nasonex commercial and have told everyone it HAD to be Banderas. Just love his suave way of speaking English! Want more of his voice PLEASE.
Thanks Again, Laura
Posted by: Laura | September 6, 2007 2:58 PM
Antonio is amazing on tv
Posted by: Arieal | September 12, 2007 12:46 AM
I believe the female voice is also Michelle Forbes of STNG
fame (Ensign Ro)? Can anyone confirm that?
Posted by: Eddie | October 4, 2007 12:27 PM
I was right!!! The Bee is Antonio Banderas!!! His voice is very distinct!
Posted by: Valerie | December 18, 2007 8:58 PM
I knew from the first time I heard it it was Antonio. My daughter has a Carin Terrier that will race in from outside when ever he hears the Bee. He has almost knocked over the TV table barking and jumping at the TV.
Posted by: Joann | April 8, 2008 7:57 PM
I knew that was Antonio's voice, and my husband wasn't sure, so that's why I did an "Ask.Com" to find out. I love the commercial and we love the Puss in Boots from Shrek, also. Banderas has that very recognizable voice!!!!!
Posted by: Ruthee | April 26, 2008 12:37 PM
Antonio Banderas can be a Bee in my hat anytime . I never liked a Bee so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. He is one you hear that voice and fall in love with it ..
Posted by: Darlene | April 27, 2008 12:39 PM
Yes it is Antonio, no hiding that voice. He is awesome. Amo a Antonio. él es grande.
Posted by: cj | May 14, 2008 2:19 PM
First a cat, then a bee... what animal will AB voice next?
Posted by: website design | June 15, 2008 3:05 PM
Kudos to Antonio!! He's an amazing actor and can do voice overs extremely well.
Posted by: Gabrielle | July 16, 2008 3:05 PM