Hire Gen X Voice Actors

Gen X voice actors directory listing

Looking for a confident and relatable voice for your production? Gen X voice actors provide the perfect balance of professionalism and approachability in their reads. Their voices feel personable and confident without sounding corporate, and conversational without trying too hard. This is a sound most audiences trust because it feels familiar, effortless, and natural.

Gen X VO talents: Perfect for brands that want to sound human

Gen X voice actors tend to be less traditional than their older peers, which is why they often come across as authentic and spontaneous in their performances rather than flat and predictable. As such, they’e often hired to bring their humanity to:

  • Commercials and brand storytelling
  • Corporate and internal communications
  • Explainer videos and e-learning
  • Technology, healthcare, and lifestyle content

These talents know how to connect without overselling, which is an invaluable skill when reaching wider audiences.

Seasoned performers who adapt easily

Most Gen X VO talents have home studios and bring years of performance and life experience into the booth. They understand subtext, and they take direction exceedingly well.

Whether you want warm, believable, and friendly reads, or grounded and knowledgeable reads, they’re versatile, and adept at adjusting quickly. For newer producers, this means you can rest easy knowing you’ll get everything you need in the edit room, and more.

Explore other styles and generations

Want more options? Explore our Conversational and Authoritative Voice Actors, or compare with Millennial Voice Actors for a slightly younger energy.

Time for a painless casting process

This directory was designed to put you in the driver’s seat. Listen to voice actor demos, and contact VO talent directly through their own websites.

They’ll be happy to negotiate rates with you and provide you broadcast-quality audio in the format of your choice. Many can even take direction live from their home studio, helping you get exactly what you need, quickly.

If your production requires a mix of confidence and approachability, Gen X voice actors have you covered.

Jodi Krangle

Jodi Krangle

Website: https://voiceoversandvocals.com

Location: Toronto, ON Canada

Time Zone: (UTC-5) Eastern Time

Home Studio: Yes

Microphone: Sennheiser 416

Direct the session via: Google Meet

I also have familiarity with ipDTL & Session Link Pro

Voice Pitch: Low

Adult

Area of Expertise: Commercials

Delivery Style: Warm, authoritative, genuine

Other Language(s): English

Other Accent(s): Neutral North American, General American

Bio:

Jodi Krangle is a voice actor with a rich, cozy alto that’s been repping brands like Dell, Lindt & FedEx since 2007. Think of her as the voice that gives your message a hug (or a wink, if that’s more your thing). She also hosts  Audio Branding: The Hidden Gem of Marketing, a podcast where she nerds out on how sound influences everything from emotions to buying decisions. With a music background and a serious love of anime and tabletop RPGs, Jodi brings heart, curiosity, and a dash of geeky charm to every project she voices.

Credits:

Please see my website for details. Thanks!

https://pub-42dc00e3996d4515acb9ae97f7fe183f.r2.dev/actor-demos/actor-814822-1782575991-JodiKrangle_CommercialDemo-NEW.mp3

Derrin Horton

Derrin Horton

Website: https://derrinhorton.com/

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Time Zone: (UTC-8) Pacific Time

Home Studio: Yes

Microphone: Sennheiser 416

Direct the session via: Google Meet

via landline telephone

Voice Pitch: Low

Adult

Area of Expertise: Animation

Promo

Delivery Style: authoritative, Gravitas, relatable

Other Language(s): English

Other Accent(s): Jamaican

Bio:

Bring a seven time Emmy Award winning voice to your brand. Through DerrinHorton.com, full time voice actor and veteran broadcaster Derrin Horton delivers premium voiceover services with authenticity, energy, and professionalism. Before launching his company, Derrin spent 35 years at the highest levels of sports broadcasting, developing a trusted and authoritative delivery. A proud graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, he served as one of the signature voices of NFL Films for a decade and spent 15 years at KTLA 5 as one of Los Angeles’ leading sports anchors. Whether behind the microphone or courtside calling the action, he is passionate about helping clients connect with their audiences in a meaningful and memorable way.

Credits:

7 time emmy winner
Audio Book Actor – The Nines
Voice of NFL Films, NFL Top 10
15 year host of The Ford Sports Final
Play by Play Voice of HBCU Go
Voiced Tostitos Super Bowl Commericial
Voicing 1st Audiobook “Who Are You, Lord? by Mark A Luther

Sheldon Ingram

Website: https://www.sheldoningram.com/

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Time Zone: (UTC-5) Eastern Time

Home Studio: Yes

Microphone: RODE

Direct the session via: via Source Connect

Voice Pitch: Mid-Range

Mature

Area of Expertise: Commercials

Delivery Style: Intelligent, Friendly, Authoriative

Other Language(s): English

Other Accent(s): Caribbean, African, Southern (deep south)

Bio:

Big brands want a signature voice.
Inviting, captivating, trustworthy, connecting instantly.
That’s what Sheldon brings to the mic.

Credits:

The Deliverance, movie: Demon Voice
A Rose for Her Grave, movie: Radio Announcer

Greg Cooper

Website: https://gregcoopervo.com/

Location: Washington, DC, US

Time Zone: (UTC-5) Eastern Time

Home Studio: Yes

Microphone: AT 475R

Direct the session via: I’ll send samples for approval

Voice Pitch: Mid-Range

Adult

Area of Expertise: Commercials

Delivery Style: Warm, dry, friendly

Other Language(s): English

Barb Lyon

Barb Lyon

Website: https://www.barblyon.com/

Location: Batavia, Illinois, US

Time Zone: (UTC-6) Central Time

Home Studio: Yes

Microphone: Neumann TLM49

Direct the session via: via Source Connect

Voice Pitch: Mid-Range

Adult

Area of Expertise: Commercials

Delivery Style: warm, relatable, confident

Other Language(s): English

Bio:

Barb Lyon is a warm, conversational voice actor specializing in complex narration. She’s a 2023 SOVAS and 2026 OneVoice nominee, delivering clear, human reads.

Credits:

Kidde, Nuveen Investments, First Horizon Bank, XBox, TEGNA, Cicco, The Salvation Army, Sasktel, Preston Education, Thomson Reuters, The American Red Cross, Fulcrum, EPRI

https://pub-42dc00e3996d4515acb9ae97f7fe183f.r2.dev/actor-demos/actor-810893-1784825816-BarbLyon_GenXDemo.mp3

Vic Case

Vic Case

Website: https://viccase.com

Location: Dallas, Texas, USA

Time Zone: (UTC-6) Central Time

Home Studio: Yes

Microphone: RØDE NT1 (5th gen)

Direct the session via: via Source Connect

Voice Pitch: Mid-Range

Adult

Area of Expertise: Commercials

Delivery Style: Credible, Relatable, Storyteller

Other Language(s): English

Bio:

I live in Dallas, Texas, USA. I’ve worked in a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, user experience design, and interactive learning.

https://getcleveraboutvo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/VicCase_GenXVODemo.mp3

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