Don Lafontaine
- January 9, 2024
- Voice Actor
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Don Lafontaine |
| Occupation | Voice Actor |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 26, 1940(1940-08-26) |
| Age | 84 |
| Date Of Death | 2008-09-01 |
| Birthplace | Duluth |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Minnesota |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Don Lafontaine Biography
| Name | Don Lafontaine |
| Birthday | Aug 26 |
| Birth Year | 1940 |
| Place Of Birth | Duluth |
| Home Town | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Spouse | Nita Whitaker , Joan Studva |
| Children(s) | Skye LaFontaine, Christine LaFontaine, Elyse LaFontaine |
Don Lafontaine is one of the most popular and richest Voice Actor who was born on August 26, 1940 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Voiceover artist who’s epic “Voice of God” was included in thousands of movie or video game trailers, as well as commercials on TV.
He was in “The Tonight Show with He appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and performed a spoof of his GEICO car insurance commercial.” and made a mockery of his GEICO commercial for car insurance.
He got married to Nita Whitaker in the year 1989, and they have three kids: Skye, Elyse, and Christine.
Don Lafontaine Net Worth
| Net Worth | $80 Million |
| Source Of Income | Voice Actor |
| House | Living in own house. |
Don Lafontaine is one of the richest Voice Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Don Lafontaine 's net worth $80 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He joined the United States Army and worked as an engineer in the recording studio in The Army Band and Chorus.
His voice talents were added to an array of trailers for films such as those that were for “The Terminator,” “Batman Returns,” and “Bride of Chucky.” He also voiced for GEICO insurance as well as Mega Millions lottery. Mega Millions lottery game.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Don Lafontaine height 5 ft 8 in Don weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Don Lafontaine Dating?
According to our records, Don Lafontaine married to Nita Whitaker , Joan Studva. As of December 1, 2023, Don Lafontaine’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Don Ranked on the list of most popular Voice Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Don Lafontaine celebrates birthday on August 26 of every year.
Top Facts about Don Lafontaine
- Don LaFontaine recorded over 5,000 movie trailers.
- He was known as the “King of Voiceovers.”
- LaFontaine’s voice appeared in commercials for major brands.
- He won a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy.
- LaFontaine’s voice was used in video games and TV shows.
- He started his career as a recording engineer.
- LaFontaine had a distinctive deep and resonant voice.
- His catchphrase was “In a world…”
- He passed away at age 68 due to complications from pneumothorax.
- LaFontaine inspired many aspiring voice actors with his work.
What happened to Don LaFontaine?
On September 1, 2008, six days after his 68th birthday and ten days after his hospitalization, LaFontaine died following complications from a pneumothorax. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Who is the guy with the deep voice in movie trailers?
Hal Douglas , probably the most famous trailer voice-over artist of all time (along with the late Don LaFontaine), died last Friday at the age of 89, after an epic career pulling us into theaters with short, punchy taglines intoned in his wonderfully rich voice.
Is Don LaFontaine alive?
September 1, 2008
Who is the most prolific voice actor?
1 Dee Bradley Baker – 2,296 Roles Perhaps the most diverse and prolific voice actor ever at this point, Dee Bradley Baker has amassed more than 2,200 roles over the course of his 30-year career.