Voice Acting

How to Become an Animation or Cartoon Voice Actor

Tara Parachuk | January 8, 2024

Image of a cartoon voice actor sitting at her computer listening to her character voice over demos.

Getting started in any new career can be daunting, but launching a new beginning as a cartoon voice actor can feel even more intimidating than more run-of-the-mill career paths.

The good news is that breaking into the field of cartoon voice acting is a lot easier than you may have first imagined. With some hard work and persistence, the following insights will help you make your entrance into the world of character work.

In this article

  1. Performing Cartoon Voice Over Work Remotely
  2. Owning Your Niche Without Pigeonholing Yourself
  3. Uncovering Your Niche With Sample Scripts
  4. Getting Into Character and Finding Success
  5. Dealing with Rejection
  6. Casting Voice Talent in Animation
  7. What is the age range of your character?
  8. Do you have a visual representation of the character?
  9. Recap on Getting Into Animation

If you’re aspiring to break into cartoon and animation voice over work, these tips and tricks can lead the way.

Performing Cartoon Voice Over Work Remotely

The state of the entertainment industry changed significantly over the past few years, with COVID-19 restrictions forcing most film shoots and television shows to grind to a halt.

However, one branch of the movie business that was prepared to keep producing at full capacity was the animation industry. While live-action film productions often call for large crews and on-location shooting, animators have the unique ability to continue working from home with voice actors. One of the reasons for this is the ease with which cartoon voice actors can now record high-quality voice over work and take part as animated characters in live-directed sessions remotely.

Owning Your Niche Without Pigeonholing Yourself

In today’s voice acting industry, specializing in one kind of voice over doesn’t mean only knowing one thing. According to voice actor and coach Shelly Shenoy, to succeed in the area of voice over that you’re most drawn to — in this case, animation — you need to expose yourself to the 3 main ‘buckets’ of voice over:

  • Long-form narration that hones the skill of stamina reading and clean character splits
  • Commercial reads that hone the art of the sale
  • Animation projects that hone the development of special character work

Think of each of the above as the posts of a three-legged stool. Only when you’ve exposed yourself to all three and dedicated time to developing skills from each, will you find exactly what you enjoy and where you flourish as an animation voice actor.

Our Beginner’s Guide to Voice Acting provides a great primer on taking the plunge and developing your career in the voice over business.

Uncovering Your Niche With Sample Scripts

There are so many pieces to the animation voice over puzzle that go beyond simply recording your voice and submitting an audition.

In their “Day in the Life” webinars, voice actors Anatol Silotch and Katie Harrington explained how important practicing with sample scripts was to their early success. Learning to understand a script, rather than simply reading it, is something that requires constant practice. Using sample scripts, like these video game voice over scripts, is a great way to build up strength in this area.

Getting Into Character and Finding Success

Getting into character requires more than a great voice. It also requires creativity from a cartoon voice actor.

According to Silotch, his start in voice over began when someone told him to get into voice acting — not because he had a great voice, but because he had a creative mind. Having a creative mind is essential for plucking out the voice that’s perfectly suited to the scripted character. Successful animation voice actors consider the elements of a character and filter through a thousand different voices in their heads until they settle on the one that embodies the character.

When character voice actors share their advice about getting into character, another point they touch on is doing research. That research can consist of product or company research, script pronunciation, or research into what a unique character, like an ‘apathetic mother’ might sound like.

To create a fully realized character, acting coach Dee Cannon recommends asking yourself questions like:

1. Who am I?

2. Where am I?

3. When is it?

4. Where have I just come from?

5. What do I want?

Answering these questions as the character will help you do that important script interpretation, which is just as important as how to pronounce tricky words in the script.

Dealing with Rejection

Every job you don’t land offers an opportunity for reflection. For Harrington, that meant paying attention to the types of jobs she was and wasn’t landing, and then identifying a trend.

The trend she noticed was that she wasn’t landing mother roles. With that realization, Katie now ‘works smarter’ by trying to select jobs that are 100% suited to her skillset and character work. Yes, that decreases the number of jobs she auditions for in a day, but her win rate has skyrocketed since she now identifies jobs that are perfect for herself.

Sometimes, voice actors don’t win a job simply because they didn’t happen to fit the character. In moments like this, it’s important to remember that, above all, it’s never personal. Sometimes, something else got in the way of the client being able to fully digest the audition demo.

Take your reflection beyond the job description and role by circling back to your audition. Is there any ambient noise in the background? Can you hear rush hour traffic in the background? Is the audio too quiet? Did you follow the specified file naming convention? Did you slate? Anything short of perfection will hinder the client’s ability to fully grasp your awesome animation character capabilities.

Casting Voice Talent in Animation

For casting directors and animation producers, you already know that everyone loves animation. It’s fun and youthful. It can instantly make even the most mundane subjects interesting.

It’s a good platform for businesses to send their messages to global audiences, promote a product or service, and educate children with fun cartoon shows.

Do you have an animated project you’re casting for? There are several things to consider when casting a voice actor in an animated production, whether it’s a TV commercial, cartoon show, film, video game, or an animated explainer video.

No matter what form of media your animation will be appearing on, three things can make the audition process much smoother for both you and the voice talent.

What is the age range of your character?

Much like the gender of abstract characters, specifying the age makes a difference too. A monster voiced in a gravely senior voice will sound much different than a younger voice trying to sound dark and menacing. So make sure that you have a clear picture in your mind about how your character should sound. Doing a search and listening to demos on talent profiles before posting your job is a good way to get a clearer picture of how you want your character to sound.

Do you have a visual representation of the character?

Visual cues go a long way for the voice actors auditioning for your projects. If you’re at a point where you’re casting the voice for the role, then you likely have an illustration of the character or at least have it conceptualized already. If that’s the case, it is extremely helpful to upload a script that contains an image of your character along with the dialogue so the voice talent can look at the image while reading the copy.

Take a look at how this voice actor became the voice for the iconic character of Bugs Bunny:

Visual characteristics help define the persona you are looking for, and by outlining them in your job posting or script, you will help the voice actor accurately perform the character and give their best in the audition.

After these items are nailed down, the only thing that’s left to do is match the perfect voice to your character.

Recap on Getting Into Animation

If you know the job is perfect for you, and you’ve researched and practiced the script to fully realize the character, finish it off with a high-quality audition.

Always keep practicing with sample scripts that showcase your unique talents. Never take rejection personally and always reflect objectively to learn from the audition.

Subscribe to a Voices talent membership to launch your cartoon voice over career today.

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  • Avatar for Yolanda Ellis-Versavel
    Yolanda Ellis-Versavel
    May 23, 2018, 9:45 am

    Very informative article!! Thanks for giving us the insight to the industry and how Voices.com can help individuals looking to advance into their new or existing careers.

    Reply
  • Avatar for Paris
    Paris
    August 28, 2018, 10:29 pm

    Thanks Niki! This is truly a blessing! It gives me a starting point with more insight than I had before. Your article has inspired me to step outside my comfort zone, take courage, and put myself out there. Thank you for your beautiful ministry!

    Reply
    • Avatar for Niki
      Niki
      August 29, 2018, 8:51 am

      Paris,

      Thank you! You are too kind. Go forth into the land of animation voice over and see what’s out there for you! Happy auditioning!

      Niki

      Reply
  • Avatar for Rosemary Amadeo
    Rosemary Amadeo
    September 16, 2018, 11:04 am

    Hi i am interested in doing voice overs tried to record could not get through

    Reply
    • Avatar for Niki
      Niki
      September 17, 2018, 8:48 am

      Hi Rosemary,

      Getting into voice acting can be a bit of a challenge. Keep at it! We released a getting started guide that breaks out all the components of starting a voice acting career. Take a read through it. You might find it holds the secrets to being successful in this line of work!

      Reply
  • Avatar for Gwen Porter
    Gwen Porter
    April 19, 2019, 4:58 pm

    Hi, please get in contact with me, this is something that I’ve always. Wanted to do throughout my entire life just never knew how to go about getting started.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Kimberly Williams
      Kimberly Williams
      June 9, 2019, 9:10 pm

      Me as well. I am 48 years old and this is something that I wanted to be a part of and do since I was 7 or 8 years old. People always tell me that it is something about my distinctive voice. Maybe…just maybe, THIS IS IT!!!

      🙂

      Reply
  • Avatar for Harshita Arora
    Harshita Arora
    June 15, 2019, 4:38 am

    I want to be a voice actor for cartoon characters. I’ve a good sense of humor and expertise in changing voice as required. Kindly help me build my career in the field.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Katlego
      Katlego
      April 13, 2023, 5:41 pm

      this article really showed a point that i must try to take a step ,I am more interest now about voice acting and can you please tell me more information about voice acting

      Reply
  • Avatar for Ivy Spear
    Ivy Spear
    July 7, 2019, 6:01 pm

    I would like to start my career for voice overs

    Reply
  • Avatar for Sangeeta
    Sangeeta
    July 17, 2019, 11:15 am

    I want a job in voice of cartoons etc.

    Reply
  • Avatar for David
    David
    July 18, 2019, 1:48 pm

    thank you

    Reply
  • Avatar for uduak bernard brown
    uduak bernard brown
    July 24, 2019, 10:29 am

    AMAZING

    Reply
    • Avatar for Peterina Porter
      Peterina Porter
      December 8, 2019, 9:44 pm

      I can do 1 funny cartoon voice that kids love so much & Adults get a kick outta how I come there way with it

      Reply
  • Avatar for Ifeanyi Okafor
    Ifeanyi Okafor
    August 2, 2019, 11:47 am

    Voice acting is a very inetersting and lucrative job , I started reading novels watching cartoons from childhood and l want to become a voice actor please how can I get enrolled for in voice acting class or a voice academy online.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Tanya
      Tanya
      August 13, 2019, 8:51 am

      Hi Ifeanyi,
      We have a number of wonderful coaches that provide in-person and remote coaching in various formats.
      You can browse our coach directory at: https://www.voices.com/coaches
      I hope that helps!
      Best of luck,
      – Tanya

      Reply
  • Avatar for john marengo
    john marengo
    September 16, 2019, 11:50 pm

    Interesting read

    Reply
  • Avatar for Violet Blair
    Violet Blair
    October 6, 2019, 6:23 am

    Hi I’m violet I’m nearly 12 and if you have any like young voices doing I think I could ordition

    Reply
    • Avatar for Lubna
      Lubna
      October 7, 2019, 2:10 pm

      Hi Violet,

      That’s great! I would recommend you or your guardian to contact us at [email protected] to know more about our Child Membership account.

      Thanks!

      -Lubna

      Reply
  • Avatar for Fernando Joynes
    Fernando Joynes
    October 11, 2019, 11:34 am

    I’m interested in doing cartoon voices for animation and TV. I’m reaching out to you to gain more insight on the matter

    Reply
  • Avatar for Cile Ozersay
    Cile Ozersay
    October 30, 2019, 1:19 pm

    Hi there,
    I am sooo interested in becoming a voice over artist and have already recorded a four script demo reel with a professional voice over company last week!
    I am awaiting the valuation and soo excited to hopefully get some voice over work in the future and I cannot wait!
    I have a natural talent with a wide variety of voices, British and foreign accents, young and old, high and low you name it i can do it!
    Please could you give me some more info with regards to setting up at home and how to get the ball rolling I am so keen to start ASAP!

    Reply
    • Avatar for oliver
      oliver
      October 30, 2019, 4:55 pm

      Hi Cile,

      It’s great to hear how enthusiastic you are about embarking on your voice acting career!

      To sign up for a voice actor profile on Voices.com, where you can upload your demo, build your profile, and begin auditioning for jobs, the best place to begin is here: https://www.voices.com/signup.

      You can learn about our different membership levels here: https://www.voices.com/talent/memberships

      If you’ve got some questions, we encourage you to peruse our frequently asked questions here: https://www.voices.com/help/talent

      And feel free to contact us for support anytime!
      -Oliver

      Reply
  • Avatar for Brian Battles
    Brian Battles
    October 30, 2019, 2:47 pm

    The most helpful thing here would be telling us where to send demos!

    Reply
    • Avatar for Tanya
      Tanya
      November 19, 2019, 10:28 am

      Hi Brian,
      Through Voices.com, there’s no need to send your demos out. Our marketplace connects clients who are looking for voice actors, with voice actors who meet their job criteria. As a member, clients will be able to listen to your demos (uploaded to your profile), and depending on your membership level, you can get auditions sent directly to you for jobs that match your skills/voice. You would then submit an audition to that job. You can learn all about how Voices.com works in our help section for talent: https://www.voices.com/help/talent
      All the best,
      – Tanya

      Reply
  • Avatar for CYNTHIA HOOKS
    CYNTHIA HOOKS
    November 2, 2019, 1:24 am

    Really, ppl mimic me! Too much..and it’s not intentionally! I know I’m highly animated! I did for my babies, to hear Mommy.. I am anyway.. try it.. use me! Your gain

    Reply
  • Avatar for Briana Quinones
    Briana Quinones
    November 21, 2019, 8:21 pm

    Want to be the voice of acting rather its cartoon or amything else. Perfect voice.

    Reply
  • Avatar for Sheirelle D Bailey
    Sheirelle D Bailey
    January 10, 2020, 9:40 pm

    I am 26 and I have decided to try something new for myself, nothing has ever come easy for me. But I try to succeed always

    Reply
  • Avatar for Jaxson
    Jaxson
    January 14, 2020, 7:43 pm

    Im nine and have nothing to do with my life and I need money plzzz help

    Reply
  • Avatar for Bronagh
    Bronagh
    January 25, 2020, 1:59 pm

    I am 10 years old.

    Reply
  • Avatar for Shaine Burchell
    Shaine Burchell
    January 25, 2020, 5:53 pm

    This was a very informative article, I really want to get involved in voice acting and I’m 23 years old. I can do quite a few cartoon and video game character voices. If anyone reads this, can you tell me where I should start my career in this field?

    Reply
    • Avatar for oliver
      oliver
      January 29, 2020, 10:56 am

      Hi Shaine,

      Thanks for your comment! If you’re looking to get started in voice acting, then you’ve come to the right place.

      On Voices.com, it’s quick and easy to create a talent profile, browse through posted jobs, and begin submitting auditions for cartoon and video game voice work.

      Follow this link to create an account.

      You can check out our different levels of membership here.

      The Beginner’s Guide to Voice Acting can also be a wonderful resource if you’re not sure where to get started.

      Hope this helps set you on your way!
      Oliver

      Reply
  • Avatar for Hashim irfan
    Hashim irfan
    February 1, 2020, 4:53 am

    Hi I have a talent of changing any kind of voice my dream is to become a cartoon animation voice over.

    Reply
    • Avatar for oliver
      oliver
      February 3, 2020, 3:29 pm

      Hi Hashim,

      Thanks for your comment! You’ve come to the right place.

      To begin auditioning for voice over work, you can create a talent profile on Voices.com.

      Follow this link to learn about our different membership levels.

      Feel free to peruse our FAQ and contact us for support anytime.

      Happy auditioning,
      Oliver

      Reply
  • Avatar for Deepak Kumar Joshi
    Deepak Kumar Joshi
    February 3, 2020, 9:26 am

    I’m ready this work

    Reply
    • Avatar for oliver
      oliver
      February 3, 2020, 3:35 pm

      Hi Deepak,

      Thanks for reaching out! To start searching for work as a voice actor, the best place to begin is by creating a profile on Voices.com.

      Follow this link to learn about our different membership levels.

      Feel free to peruse our FAQ, and contact us for support anytime.

      Happy recording,
      Oliver

      Reply
  • Avatar for Sashawnna Francis
    Sashawnna Francis
    February 7, 2020, 11:24 am

    how can I get in?

    Reply
    • Avatar for Sashawnna
      Sashawnna
      February 7, 2020, 11:27 am

      This seems interesting. I am 16 years old. This is a part of my dream and I am a Jamaican.

      Reply
    • Avatar for oliver
      oliver
      February 7, 2020, 1:17 pm

      Hey Sashawnna,

      Good question. By signing up for a Voices account, you can build your talent profile, browse job postings, and begin submitting auditions for voice over work.

      You can read about our different membership levels here, and please feel free to peruse our FAQ or contact us at [email protected] anytime you need.

      Happy auditioning,
      Oliver

      Reply
  • Avatar for Bharat kumar
    Bharat kumar
    February 13, 2020, 2:11 am

    Am professional voice dubbing artist for any character for free pleas call me am required for job

    Reply
  • Avatar for Raj shah
    Raj shah
    March 18, 2020, 3:15 pm

    I want to give my voice for cartoon

    Reply
    • Avatar for oliver
      oliver
      March 20, 2020, 12:17 pm

      Hi Raj,

      You’ve come to the right place!

      If you haven’t already yet, I’d encourage you to sign up for a Voices talent account. Doing this will allow you to build out your profile, highlight your interest in cartoon voice over work, and start recording auditions for job postings.

      Animation is among the most popular categories of work that come to life thanks to Voices. I’d advise reading up on what clients look for when they’re hiring voice actors for their animated projects.

      If you need some extra pointers about kickstarting your career, take a look at our Beginner’s Guide to Voice Acting, which will provide you with copious pointers about how to establish yourself and work toward becoming a pro in this vibrant line of work.

      Hope that helps, and happy auditioning!
      Oliver

      Reply
  • Avatar for MarwahAzeez
    MarwahAzeez
    April 7, 2020, 9:38 am

    This is my first time doing a job

    Reply
    • Avatar for oliver
      oliver
      April 15, 2020, 1:40 pm

      Hey Marwah,

      Welcome aboard! If you haven’t already, you should totally sign up for a Voices talent account. From there, you’ll have the opportunity to fill out your profile, browse job postings, and start auditioning for the voice over work that most appeals to you.

      You may also want to check out our Beginner’s Guide to Voice Acting, which is a great resource abounding with useful info that will help you kickstart your career.

      If you have any additional questions, never hesitate to send us your questions at [email protected].

      Happy recording,
      Oliver

      Reply
  • Avatar for Nakka Bhavana
    Nakka Bhavana
    April 26, 2020, 1:34 am

    I have good over voice. Am very interested to do this Job tqq

    Reply
    • Avatar for oliver
      oliver
      April 27, 2020, 11:11 am

      Hey Nakka,

      Thanks for your comment. To start auditioning for voice over work, you should first register for a Voices talent account! From there, you’ll get the opportunity to fill out your profile, get access to our vast job board of voice over casting calls, and post your demo. If cartoons and animation are the category of voice over work that most interests you, you’ll be able to list this on your profile!

      Feel free to also take a look at our Talent Help page, and never hesitate to send us an email with any questions at [email protected].

      If you’re still in need of some tips on cutting your teeth in the industry, our Beginner’s Guide to Voice Acting is a helpful resource that’s jam-packed with info about the voice over world.

      I hope that helps. Happy recording, and best of luck on your voice over journey!
      Oliver

      Reply
  • Avatar for Dannah Pearl N. Amad
    Dannah Pearl N. Amad
    April 27, 2020, 4:27 am

    Hi,.Im a young student and I am really interested in voice acting on cartoons i hope you’ll read this and thank you for the guided articles.

    Reply
    • Avatar for oliver
      oliver
      April 27, 2020, 11:32 am

      Hi Dannah,

      Thanks for your comment. To start auditioning for voice over work, you should first register for a Voices talent account. From there, you’ll get the opportunity to fill out your profile, get access to our vast job board of voice over casting calls, and post your demo. If cartoons and animation are the category of voice over work that most interests you, you’ll be able to list this on your profile!

      Feel free to also take a look at our Talent Help page, and never hesitate to send us an email with any questions at [email protected].

      If you’re still in need of some tips on cutting your teeth in the industry, our Beginner’s Guide to Voice Acting is a helpful resource that’s jam-packed with info about the voice over world.

      I hope that helps. Happy recording, and best of luck on your voice over journey!
      Oliver

      Reply
      • Avatar for Kiran Puri
        Kiran Puri
        April 28, 2020, 2:01 pm

        sir i m 13 yrs old sir my name is kavyansh puri sir can i give a voice can tell how should i give my voice

      • Avatar for oliver
        oliver
        April 29, 2020, 12:02 pm

        Hi there,

        When you sign up for a Voices talent account, you’ll instantly the opportunity to fill out your profile, upload your voice demo, and get access to our vast job board of voice over casting calls.

        Happy recording,
        Oliver

  • Avatar for Abi Revell
    Abi Revell
    April 30, 2020, 6:52 pm

    Hello doing animated characters voice is one of my best talents n people tell me all the time I should through a microphone I can do so many characters perfectly

    Reply
    • Avatar for oliver
      oliver
      May 1, 2020, 11:56 am

      Hey Abi,

      Since you can perform animated character voices so well, why not lend your voice to cartoons? To start auditioning for voice over work, you can sign up for a Voices talent account! From there, you’ll get the opportunity to fill out your profile, get access to our vast job board of voice over casting calls, and post your demo. Since cartoons and animation seem to be the category of voice over work that most interests you, you’ll be able to list this directly on your profile.

      Happy recording!
      Oliver

      Reply
  • Avatar for Suzana Sandoval
    Suzana Sandoval
    May 7, 2020, 4:32 am

    Wow! I’ve been wanting to voice act for a while, but I’ve never known how. I’m almost 14, but… my friends always make fun of me when I get mad bc they think I sound like a 6 year old…it’s just instinct. Anyways I really hope this can help me!

    Reply
    • Avatar for oliver
      oliver
      May 13, 2020, 11:36 am

      Hey Suzana,

      Happy we could help! If you’re ready to embark on your career as a voice actor, signing up for a Voices talent account is a great place to start.

      Cheers,
      Oliver

      Reply
  • Avatar for Damon. Jones
    Damon. Jones
    May 18, 2020, 3:15 am

    I have a daughter that has
    A high pitch voice she would
    Fit the description .. For a role
    In any type of cartoon !

    Reply
    • Avatar for oliver
      oliver
      May 20, 2020, 1:52 pm

      Hey Damon,

      If your daughter has a knack for performing animated character voices, maybe she should have a go at lending her voice to cartoons! To start auditioning for voice over work, you can sign her up for a Voices talent account. You can read about the different types of memberships here.

      After registering for an account, you’ll get the opportunity to fill out a profile, get access to our vast job board of voice over casting calls, and post a demo. Since cartoons and animation seem to be the category of voice over work that most interests you, you’ll be able to list this directly on her profile.

      Best of luck!
      Oliver

      Reply
  • Avatar for Arpana yadav
    Arpana yadav
    May 20, 2020, 9:45 am

    Hi this is arpana . My friends always say me try for cartoon voice …. but I never knew how start with this as a carrier . So please help me in getting into this profession.

    Reply
    • Avatar for oliver
      oliver
      May 20, 2020, 11:34 am

      Hey Arpana,

      If you have a knack for performing animated character voices, you should have a go at lending your voice to cartoons. To start auditioning for voice over work, you can sign up for a Voices talent account! From there, you’ll get the opportunity to fill out your profile, get access to our vast job board of voice over casting calls, and post your demo. Since cartoons and animation seem to be the category of voice over work that most interests you, you’ll be able to list this directly on your profile.

      Happy recording!
      Oliver

      Reply
  • Avatar for nel stubblefield
    nel stubblefield
    May 23, 2020, 8:55 pm

    i am looking for a voice acting job I have many talents with voicing but never been on a movie or tv show

    Reply
    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      May 28, 2020, 10:27 am

      Hey Nel,

      You don’t need to have experience on a movie or TV show to pursue a voice acting career! There are a number of industries beyond traditional media where voice over plays an integral role. If you have the interest, why not give it a shot?

      I’d suggest taking a look at our Beginner’s Guide to Voice Acting and our YouTube channel for some tips on getting started as a voice actor. You can sign up for a Voices talent profile here.

      Best of luck,
      Oliver

      Reply
  • Avatar for Patricia Stokes
    Patricia Stokes
    May 27, 2020, 3:49 pm

    Hi there, I am Patricia and new to the craft. Voices.com was a referral to voice over. I have found it very beneficial and educational. I will continue to seek your information to learn and possibly work with.

    Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      May 28, 2020, 11:10 am

      Hi Patricia,

      Thanks for your comment! Wishing you the best.

      Reply
  • Avatar for JEANNIE VASIL
    JEANNIE VASIL
    June 6, 2020, 4:36 pm

    Hello! My name is Jeannie Vasil. I would like to find out more information on getting started in voice acting / voice over acting. I have had long been told that I should pursue voice acting as I have a unique voice. Although I’m certain that you have heard this before, I wanted to ask if I could speak with someone to determine if I should take this on?

    I appreciate any information and/or contact to help me determine my next action.

    Thank you in Advance,

    Jeannie Vasil

    Reply
    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      June 8, 2020, 3:38 pm

      Hi Jeannie,

      Here are two great resources that can introduce you to the world of voice acting and using our platform: the Beginner’s Guide to Voice Acting, and our YouTube channel.

      When you’re ready to get started, sign up for a Voices talent account and build your profile, upload a demo, and submit auditions for voice acting jobs.

      Best of luck,
      Oliver

      Reply
  • Avatar for Brea A.Terry
    Brea A.Terry
    June 25, 2020, 1:08 am

    This was very helpful. Thank you.

    Reply
  • Avatar for Rosaluz Lopez Ruiz
    Rosaluz Lopez Ruiz
    July 11, 2020, 1:42 am

    INTERESANTE

    Reply
  • Avatar for Xihlovo
    Xihlovo
    July 15, 2020, 6:41 pm

    Hy Nikki im Xihlovo from South Africa im fine hope you are fine as well i want to audition i think it the time to show my telent so can do many different types of voices. I can dance as well

    Reply
    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      July 17, 2020, 9:27 am

      Hi Xihlovo,

      Thanks for your comment! Sign up for a Voices talent account to begin showcasing your vocal abilities and auditioning for voice over work.

      Reply
  • Avatar for Rihanna Nancy
    Rihanna Nancy
    August 3, 2020, 1:06 am

    I like voice acting

    Reply
  • Avatar for Carleen Sutton
    Carleen Sutton
    August 6, 2020, 3:41 pm

    I’m looking to get into the field. I have worked on getting many voices down. But now I need to find somewhere to use these voices. Please help me.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      August 19, 2020, 1:18 pm

      Hey Carleen,

      When you sign up for a Voices talent account, you can begin auditioning for voice over jobs that are listed on our platform.

      Cheers,
      Oliver

      Reply
  • Avatar for Olivia
    Olivia
    August 23, 2020, 6:47 pm

    Hi I’m a young voice actor!! Recently I’ve been trying to find online voice acting for animation (not classes). Even for fan fictions on YouTube are hard for me to find. If you can help, please get back to me

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    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      August 24, 2020, 9:47 am

      Hey Olivia,

      If you’d like to get into voice acting for cartoons and animation, you ought to sign up for a Voices talent account and upload a demo of your best cartoon vocal performance. As you’re completing your profile, you’ll also get the opportunity to list animation as the category of voice work that you specialize in.

      Reply
  • Avatar for Husna
    Husna
    August 29, 2020, 12:02 pm

    i want give my voice for barbie or any cartoon any type of cartoon

    Reply
    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      August 31, 2020, 10:46 am

      Hi Husna,

      If you’d like to get into voice acting for cartoons and animation, you ought to sign up for a Voices talent account and upload a demo of your best cartoon vocal performance. As you’re completing your profile, you’ll also get the opportunity to list animation as the category of voice work that you specialize in.

      Reply
  • Avatar for Batool
    Batool
    September 2, 2020, 3:00 am

    I like that sounds of being A voice actor but I am Little shy and so can you pls reply back to me so I know what to do and I Think I have a deep Voice…. I would like to Voice a anime character. 🙂

    Reply
    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      September 3, 2020, 11:59 am

      Hi Batool,

      If you’d like to get into voice acting for cartoons and animation, you may consider signing up for a Voices talent account. As you’re completing your profile, you’ll get the opportunity to list animation as the category of voice over work that you’re most interested in pursuing.

      Reply
  • Avatar for Manish Gupta
    Manish Gupta
    September 5, 2020, 8:00 am

    I want to become voice artist

    Reply
    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      September 8, 2020, 10:25 am

      Hey Manish,

      When you sign up for a Voices talent account, you can begin auditioning for voice over jobs on our platform and set out on the path to becoming a voice actor.

      Best,
      Oliver

      Reply
  • Avatar for Michael Spencer
    Michael Spencer
    September 11, 2020, 3:36 pm

    So is there I cartoon that I can voice up

    Reply
    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      September 14, 2020, 10:16 am

      Hey Michael,

      When you sign up for a Voices talent account you can begin auditioning for voice over jobs featured on our platform. When you’re filling out your profile, you’ll have the opportunity to list cartoons and animation as the category of voice over work that most interests you.

      Reply
  • Avatar for Justine
    Justine
    September 25, 2020, 6:48 am

    Hi, I’m Justine and I wonder how to be in a kids movie, and be one of the cartoon characters I’ve been very inspired and I wanna to do something new if you could give my tips or tell me where I can sign up please email back thank you from Justine.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      September 30, 2020, 4:53 pm

      Hi Justine,

      When you sign up for a Voices talent account, you can begin auditioning for voice over jobs featured on our platform. When you’re filling out your profile, you’ll have the opportunity to list cartoons and animation as the category of voice over work that most interests you.

      You can also check out our Beginner’s Guide to Voice Acting and our YouTube channel for more tips on getting started!

      Reply
  • Avatar for Himani Bachspati jha
    Himani Bachspati jha
    October 7, 2020, 7:32 am

    Hi I am interested in giving voice I want to try once to give voice

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    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      October 7, 2020, 1:37 pm

      Hi Himani,

      When you sign up for a Voices talent account, you can begin auditioning for voice over jobs featured on our platform.

      Reply
  • Avatar for Dimakatso Radebe
    Dimakatso Radebe
    October 7, 2020, 10:13 am

    My daughter is interested in doing voice acting on animation she’s good in speaking english and she’s also do poetry as well

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    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      October 7, 2020, 1:35 pm

      Hi Dimakatso,

      If your daughter would like to start auditioning for voice acting opportunities, you two can sign up for a talent account and begin using the platform.

      Happy auditioning,
      Oliver

      Reply
      • Avatar for Reanetse
        Reanetse
        October 31, 2020, 12:51 am

        I also wish to be part of animation narrator..but i don’t know where to start.

      • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
        Oliver Skinner
        November 2, 2020, 9:51 am

        Hey there,

        To get into cartoon voice acting, you can start by signing up for a Voices talent account. When you’re filling out your profile, you’ll then have the opportunity to list cartoons and animation as the category of voice over work that you specialize in.

  • Avatar for tamrat anedarege
    tamrat anedarege
    November 1, 2020, 5:12 pm

    thanks for very useful information article.

    Reply
  • Avatar for Emma Timmins
    Emma Timmins
    November 10, 2020, 10:02 am

    I have always wanted to be a voice actor and this seems like a good place to start. I have been told a few times that I sound like “Total Drama Gwen.”

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    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      November 11, 2020, 1:27 pm

      Hey Emma,

      If you’d like to get your start voice acting, you should definitely sign up for a Voices talent account. When you’re filling out your profile, you’ll then have the opportunity to list cartoons and animation as the category of voice over work that most interests you, if that happens to be the case.

      Reply
  • Avatar for angela
    angela
    December 2, 2020, 3:50 am

    ahm hi! I would like to join here, I hope you accept me as a voice actor, I am only 16 years old from the Philippines, I want to earn money for my studies, please accept meee!?

    Reply
    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      December 14, 2020, 1:39 pm

      Hi Angela,

      Sign up for a Voices talent account to begin auditioning for the voice over jobs featured on our platform!

      Reply
  • Avatar for Maha Abid
    Maha Abid
    December 14, 2020, 3:25 am

    I don’t know what I want to be I can’t answer myself. But how do I find myself what I want to be I don’t know any of these things ?

    Reply
    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      December 14, 2020, 10:12 am

      Hi Maha,

      If you’re interested in learning more about our site and the voice over industry, I’d recommend checking out our YouTube channel, as well as the Beginner’s Guide to Voice Acting.

      I hope this helps you find what you were looking for!

      Reply
  • Avatar for M H
    M H
    December 17, 2020, 6:24 am

    Thank you very much for your kindness again
    You gave me life again

    Reply
  • Avatar for Bella
    Bella
    December 29, 2020, 12:17 pm

    Reading through each line I learnt a lot. About animation voice acting, what is required in what isn’t required and it made me understand even better and I think I’m more determined and more obsess in doing this it made me understand what I need to do and how to work on myself I think if a job will come now for me to showcase my talent I think I’m ready to go with all Iceland.

    Reply
  • Avatar for Amayri Lee
    Amayri Lee
    February 2, 2021, 1:22 pm

    I really want to become a voice actor it’s my dream

    Reply
    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      February 4, 2021, 4:49 pm

      Hi Amayri,

      That’s great to hear. If you’d like to follow your dream and pursue voice acting jobs, sign up for a Voices talent account and begin auditioning for the work that most appeals to you.

      Reply
  • Avatar for Ramya
    Ramya
    February 15, 2021, 8:26 am

    I want to do dubbing for cartoons can u plz help me out

    Reply
    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      February 18, 2021, 3:14 pm

      Hi Ramya,

      Sign up for a Voices account to begin auditioning for dubbing work for cartoons.

      Reply
  • Avatar for Susan Doyle
    Susan Doyle
    March 13, 2021, 9:43 pm

    I know someone who does great voices of Simon Alvin and Theodore and other cartoon characters/
    How can he get auditon

    Reply
    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      March 16, 2021, 10:45 am

      Hey Susan,

      Signing up for a Voices account, completing a profile, and recording some custom auditions for jobs on our platform would be the best way to get started.

      Reply
  • Avatar for Snethemba
    Snethemba
    March 25, 2021, 2:28 pm

    Thank you Niki,u really inspired me l have been always judged for how l do things but you gave me courage and confidence, strength to get out there and prove myself, thank you

    Reply
  • Avatar for Scott Sylvester
    Scott Sylvester
    April 6, 2021, 11:46 am

    Hello. My name is Scott Sylvester. I live in Kennewick, WA. and was wondering what a fella like myself would have to do to get my foot in the door of the animated voice industry. I have several different silly voices that my friends & family seem to always laugh at when I use them in random comedic situations to make people laugh. It almost always gets a chuckle out of anyone within earshot. I don’t know where the character really derived from, but in my minds eye it would be a middle aged man with a slightly lower I.Q. than those around him yet thinks he is very smart & outspoken using run-on sentences & self assured statements to convince those around him that he has the answers when just by the presentation of his goofy voice he clearly is not the one to be leading a group into any situation, or should be looked at as having the right answer… That is just a single variation of this one charictor I am thinking about. I am wondering how I could submit a couple of these voices to critics of the cartoon industry to see what they think. Can you, or anyone that reads this please point me in the right direction here?

    Reply
  • Avatar for Baylee
    Baylee
    April 6, 2021, 2:58 pm

    Hi I am a child and I have always wanted to be a voice over character for anime and I don’t know how to start it?

    Reply
    • Avatar for Oliver Skinner
      Oliver Skinner
      April 12, 2021, 10:16 am

      Hi Baylee,

      I suggest starting out with reading our Beginner’s Guide to familiarize yourself with the voice over industry. You can then record yourself performing anime-style voices and showcase them through your voice over demos. Once you feel ready, you can then subscribe to a Voices talent membership and begin auditioning for animation voice over jobs you find on our platform.

      Reply
  • Avatar for Mumsey Selowe
    Mumsey Selowe
    May 17, 2021, 1:20 pm

    I need to start a career in voice overs in every field, the reason being people always tells me that I have a powerful voice and funny sometimes & my voice
    can be listened to the whole day on radio.That’s what they always tells me.

    Reply
  • Avatar for Ishmael Singh
    Ishmael Singh
    June 18, 2021, 1:42 pm

    i’d love to become a cartoon voice actor because i like acting

    Reply
  • Avatar for Mahalakshmi
    Mahalakshmi
    July 8, 2021, 2:49 am

    I would like to start my career for voice overs, I know English ,Tamil, Hindi, &Marathi also

    Reply
    • Avatar for andrew
      andrew
      July 9, 2021, 3:01 pm

      Those are great skills to have, and translation ability can be a huge part of a successful career.

      You can sign up for a free account on voices.com in just minutes: https://www.voices.com/signup
      If you run into any issues, or need help, you can visit our help section: https://www.voices.com/help
      Or reach out to us at [email protected]

      Best of luck,
      Andrew

      Reply
  • Avatar for Matthew gundersen
    Matthew gundersen
    September 1, 2021, 9:01 am

    To whom this is for I’ve been trying to get into voice animation since I was in high school. I always knew how to change a person day or make a whole class laugh by the stuff I use to say. Especially in silent lunch Lmfao ! But it’s a career I want to do and something I would love to show up for . Im 22 years old , I stay in a small city in Florida . Would love if you could get back with me .

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  • Avatar for Pat Meyer
    Pat Meyer
    September 29, 2021, 11:51 am

    Hi, I can roar like a crazy beast, nothing I have ever heard before, great for movies and TV and video games. I can also speak in hundreds of accents, voices, sounds. But the roar and the growls, the are just upsetting, lol. What do I do with these weird gifts?

    Reply
    • Avatar for Niki Clark
      Niki Clark
      October 5, 2021, 9:32 am

      Hi Pat,

      How timely to hear about your roaring gift with Halloween right around the corner!

      It sounds to me like you have a wealth of skills to offer in a voice over career. I want to encourage you to make demos of your unique skills but also want to encourage you to be mindful of your vocal health, too.

      There is certainly a market for such sound effects and character work! Learning how to make the sounds consistently, repeatedly, and without hurting your vocal folds is a great place to start! You may even want to seek the help of a voice over coach to get you there.

      Once you have some recordings of yourself, create a Voices account and upload your demos to your profile. Clients seeking those crazy beast sounds will find you and invite you to audition for their jobs.

      Best of luck!

      Niki

      Reply
  • Avatar for Julian Maluleke
    Julian Maluleke
    September 29, 2021, 1:30 pm

    South Africa ,

    Thank you for the information and sharing your knowledge and your view with us , it is very valuable and inspirational and again thank you so much , we are looking up to you !

    Reply
  • Avatar for Meenakshi Jain
    Meenakshi Jain
    September 30, 2021, 9:43 pm

    I would love to lend my voice as it is my passion to speak .If given a chance I would definitely try to prove myself to the best of my capabilities.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Niki Clark
      Niki Clark
      October 5, 2021, 8:34 am

      Hi Meenakshi,

      We all start somewhere! Passion is the best place to start, too. Voice acting is fun work, so have some fun with practicing sample scripts. Try recording yourself to see how you sound, and re-record to see how you can improve from one read to the next!

      If you want to look into a career in voice over, may I suggest taking a read through our getting started guide? It’ll give you the information you need to help you weigh out if this is something you wish to pursue further. In the mean time, practice practice practice!

      Best,

      Niki

      Reply
  • Avatar for Priyanka Patel
    Priyanka Patel
    October 5, 2021, 1:38 am

    I am really looking forward to work as voice actor I am not professional trained in it but I wanted to give try. I am well versed with language like Hindi Marathi Gujarati and English.

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    • Avatar for Niki Clark
      Niki Clark
      October 5, 2021, 9:15 am

      Hi Priyanka,

      It sounds like you have a lot of great skills to bring into a career in voice over! Everyone starts somewhere and you’re in the right place. Here, let me share our getting started guide with you. It will help you see all the elements of a voice acting career so you can build yourself a voice over career in a way that makes sense for you.

      The good news is that there is always a demand for voice talent who are multilingual and able to do translation, too!

      Best of luck,

      Niki

      Reply
  • Avatar for akshit lodha
    akshit lodha
    October 11, 2021, 5:50 am

    this field is great in demand not popular in india but emerging in other countries. very unique topic taken by you.
    http://www.arenaanimationudaipur.com/

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  • Avatar for Munchie Wade
    Munchie Wade
    February 12, 2022, 11:03 am

    I have a nice voice and I’ll like for someone to hear my voice me talking like a baby

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    • Avatar for Niki Clark
      Niki Clark
      February 16, 2022, 9:43 am

      Hello!

      Sounds good! The simple answer: Sign up for an account on Voices, record some demos of yourself talking like a baby, and upload them to your profile!

      To understand the ins and outs of how to do all of that, start by reading our Beginner’s Guide to Voice Acting.

      Hope that helps!

      Niki

      Reply
  • Avatar for Kimberly Williams
    Kimberly Williams
    March 4, 2022, 4:51 pm

    I’m interested in this career , what is my first step ?

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  • Avatar for Ahkequilla Johnson
    Ahkequilla Johnson
    April 25, 2022, 6:53 pm

    How do I audition for an animated cartoon character

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  • Avatar for Riza
    Riza
    May 17, 2022, 2:51 am

    Quick question, is it possible to voice act even without the experience?

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  • Avatar for Rohan
    Rohan
    June 19, 2022, 11:40 pm

    I want to give voice for cartoons

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  • Avatar for Thando Gugulethu
    Thando Gugulethu
    August 30, 2022, 3:27 pm

    Thanks for letting us know how to institute in a new career just like a voice over for cartoon character

    Reply
  • Avatar for Preston David Galli
    Preston David Galli
    September 24, 2022, 3:42 pm

    Thank you

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  • Avatar for Nobuhle botsane
    Nobuhle botsane
    December 2, 2022, 6:09 am

    Yooh l’m impressed

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  • Avatar for braide Grace
    braide Grace
    January 18, 2023, 5:48 am

    I love to be a voice singer for cartoons

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  • Avatar for sneha abhishek gupta
    sneha abhishek gupta
    March 16, 2023, 11:05 am

    I am a budding voice over artist. I am looking for a remote work.

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