Don LaFontaine, "King of Voiceovers", Dies at 68
Filed under: Action, Comedy, Thrillers, Obits, Trailers and Clips
In a world where one man used his distinctive voice to lend gravitas and then some to trailer after feature after episode, it really is a shame to see Don LaFontaine pass away at the age of 68. According to ET Online, LaFontaine died due to complications from a collapsed lung.
This video above pretty much summarizes what an impact this man had on modern moviegoing, and it helps to be reminded that there was a genuine personality behind his very particular talent, a notion that his official website only reinforces in spades. Whether it was a Geico spot or the Big Momma's House 2 trailer, his booming delivery will remain imitated (as witnessed after the jump, in what is perhaps the only funny moment from "Frank TV"), but only because it was so iconic.
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9-02-2008 @ 10:22AM
John R said...
Damn. He'll be missed.
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9-07-2008 @ 9:01PM
Johnny Ventura said...
RIP Lafontaine. I will miss you tremendously!
You were the reason I got into Voiceover acting. I will make you proud.
"The Voice"
9-02-2008 @ 10:29AM
BondsBabe said...
I am thoroughly bummed by Don Lafontaine's passing. He was so much a part of the movie going experience that I can't imagine film trailers being the same ever again. :(
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9-02-2008 @ 10:41AM
Gina said...
In a world without the Voiceover Guy . . . things won't be the same. R.I.P.
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9-02-2008 @ 5:58PM
Juan Carlo said...
In a world... in a city... in a lifetime will we ever hear a trailer the same way. This guy could do it all. I particularly remember him in the trailer for THE COMEDIAN (no connection to Edward Blake). This is a sad, sad day. He will be missed.
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9-02-2008 @ 6:00PM
William Goss said...
That was actually Hal Douglas, not LaFontaine.
9-02-2008 @ 5:59PM
dan said...
I don't wish anyone ill, but I hated hearing that guys voice! It got to be so over-used as to completely grate my nerves each time I heard him.
I won't miss that.
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9-04-2008 @ 12:17PM
helencherry said...
i knew Don and his family personally. i was his family's photographer for over 23 years. He was the greatest guy....a very unusual talent.......one of the funniest people i ever met....he and his family were my favorite clients.......i am so saddened.............
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9-09-2008 @ 5:50PM
Larry Farina said...
In a world without Don...it is very quiet.
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