Jonathan Lipow
Voice-over Artist
Dean Panaro Talent
Los Angeles, CA USA
“If you ever have moments of self-doubt during the slow times, you think of all the wonderful people who believed in you.”
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Graduating from high school
Obtaining a degree from a college
Starting my career as a voice actor
Moving across the country to Los Angelas
Getting an agent.
Partake in roles like in The Incredible Hulk, Star Wars animated series, video games, Transformers, The Simpsons.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
New Rochelle High School
New Rochelle High School
Bachelor
Broadcasting and Mass Communications
State University of New York at Oswego
Broadcasting and Mass Communications
State University of New York at Oswego
Career
Voice-over Artist
In my line of work, I perform utilizing my voice in many capacities for my clients.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Acting & Theatre
Technology
Being Creative
Day to Day
My typical workday will consist of checking emails, looking at my auditions for the day, recording and editing them, and sending them to my agent. Also, I'll have recording sessions from my home studio as well as going to studios throughout town to record a session there. Some days, it's just auditioning, others may have both. Some may have multiple sessions. It all depends on the schedule.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
I recommend training with professional instructors, many of whom are voice actors and casting directors themselves. Practice reading copies or scripts and record yourself. Get used to hearing your voice. Look in magazines that you enjoy reading and find the advertisements in them. The copy you'll find can be surprisingly good for voiceover.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Bachelor
Broadcasting and Mass Communications
Broadcasting and Mass Communications
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"Stay within the boundaries of your job description."
Q&A
Are voiceover freelancers or voice actors from talent agencies different or the same?
Asked by Anonymous StudentA voice actor is a voice actor. Not all have an agent, but the prolific and successful ones almost always do.
How do one get cast?
Asked by Anonymous StudentOne who auditions for the role and is chosen amongst many candidates. Sometimes though, after you've worked with different casting people, voice directors, and producers, they may decide to cast you and hire you with no audition.
What has inspired or motivated you to pursue in voice acting?
Asked by Anonymous StudentI started acting in 6th grade and was in plays every year until I graduated HS. I always loved to perform. I was a child when I started performing with my voice to friends and family members. I never did it professionally until after college.
How do you voice your character?
Asked by Anonymous StudentOften times when I'm reading a character, I feel as though I'm that character. It's usually a great thing because your performance is less inhibited and feels more real. It's fun to move around and incorporate physicality in the performance too.
Have you ever done informational interviews too with someone to gain insight into voice acting?
Asked by Anonymous StudentI have done interviews before regarding my voiceover work and I always hope that they inspire and inform.
Interviewed By
Anonymous Student
Student at Roadtrip Nation
