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Voice Actor Precious Holloway’s Lawsuit Highlights a Larger Challenge for Disabled Performers

June 4, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

A lawsuit filed by voice actor and performer Precious Holloway against Aer Lingus has drawn attention to an issue that extends far beyond a single airline dispute. According to court filings and public reports, Holloway alleges that her motorized wheelchair was lost and later returned damaged after a trip from Los Angeles to Dublin in […]

Apple’s New AI Voice Features Are Raising Questions Across the Voice Acting Industry

May 23, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

Apple’s latest accessibility announcements were widely praised for expanding tools that help users navigate technology more naturally. The company introduced updates tied to Voice Control, VoiceOver, Accessibility Reader, Magnifier, and other systems powered in part by Apple Intelligence. Many of these features rely on more advanced speech interaction, contextual awareness, and AI-assisted communication. For accessibility […]

Tom Kane, Legendary Voice of Yoda and Professor Utonium, Dies at 64

May 19, 2026 by Voice Actors News Staff

The voice acting world is mourning the loss of Tom Kane, the veteran performer whose decades-long career helped shape modern animation, video games, and television narration. Kane passed away at the age of 64, leaving behind an enormous body of work that touched multiple generations of audiences. Fans across the world knew him best as […]

Resident Evil Requiem Voice Actor and the Story Behind the Game’s Most Disturbing Sounds

March 23, 2026 by Tom Aglio

The Resident Evil series has always relied on atmosphere as much as action, and Resident Evil Requiem looks set to continue that tradition with a stronger focus on psychological horror. Early details surrounding the game have already drawn attention, not just for its tone and new characters, but for the unsettling presence of a mysterious […]

Master Chief Voice Actor Condemns Use of Halo Voice in White House Video

March 11, 2026 by Austen Moret

A controversy involving one of gaming’s most recognizable voices has sparked strong reactions from both the voice acting community and players. Steve Downes, the longtime voice of Master Chief in the Halo franchise, has publicly criticized the use of his voice in a recently released White House video that circulated online. Downes, who has portrayed […]

Chris Pratt’s Mario Voice Sparks Debate Among Fans and Voice Actors

March 3, 2026 by Austen Moret

When the first trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie dropped, most viewers expected to talk about the animation, the nostalgia, or the world of the Mushroom Kingdom. Instead, the biggest conversation centered on one thing: Mario’s voice. Chris Pratt’s casting as Mario had already raised eyebrows when it was announced. Once audiences finally heard […]

Global Voice Actors Rising at the 2026 SOVAS Awards

March 2, 2026 by Tom Aglio

Often described as the Oscars of the voiceover industry, the SOVAS Voice Arts Awards recognize excellence across every corner of spoken performance, from commercials and animation to audiobooks and video games. Each year, the awards spotlight not only established industry names but also emerging talent shaping the future of global voice work. In 2026, one […]

Spider-Man Voice Actor Alexis Ortega Dies at 38

January 28, 2026 by Austen Moret

Alexis Ortega, a voice actor known for his work on Spider-Man and projects connected to the Star Wars universe, has died at the age of 38. News of his passing has prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans and colleagues, many of whom highlighted the warmth and energy he brought to his performances and to […]

Ned Luke, Michael De Santa, and the Cost of Visibility in GTA’s Ongoing Spotlight

January 3, 2026 by Ashley Bryant

Ned Luke has spent more than a decade linked to one of gaming’s most recognizable characters. As the voice of Michael De Santa in Grand Theft Auto V, Luke became part of a cultural touchstone that continues to shape conversations around open-world games, satire, and long-running franchises. In recent weeks, that attention has resurfaced in […]

Beatrice Picard, The Simpsons Voice Actress, Dies at 96

December 15, 2025 by Ashley Bryant

Beatrice Picard, a veteran actress whose voice work became part of The Simpsons universe, has died at the age of 96. Her passing marks the loss of a performer whose career spanned decades and intersected with one of television’s most enduring animated series. While The Simpsons is often associated with its core cast, Picard’s contribution […]