Don LaFontaine: The Voice

750,000 television spots, 5,000 movie trailers, 1 voice, Don LaFontaine has the most recognizable voice in the game right now. Here is the legend's story told by none other than the legend himself.
R.I.P. Don LaFontaine (1940-2008)

[@TheSkyeLafontaine]

Hey everyone this is Skye LaFontaine, Don's daughter. Just wanted to say thank you for all the kind comments about my dad, on days when I miss him I look at videos like this and all of your comments really mean the world to me and my family. Thanks so much

[@GunDaddy818]

Hi Skye, I worked with your father for many years and want you to know what a great person he was. He helped create so many brilliant campaigns, his voice alone could sell an idea. Don also was great at re-writing lines to make them better. I always looked forward to our studio sessions, he was kind and patient. Other guys today may imitate his sound but there will never be another DLF.

[@flybywire09]

Skye Lafontaine Your dad was the man. What a legacy. You should be proud.

[@brainchild8626]

It must've been awesome being with your dad...I always had a dream of your dad narrating my life's story...He's amazing

[@stevecarrillo1615]

I found his voice so relaxing an reminds me of my childhood dat i miss

[@BrettBmaster]

He was Voice of my childhood hearing it everytime brings back a flood of happy nostalgic memories! Your dad was a real legend!

[@HkSniper]

This man was the voice of the 90s.

[@rheathesecond]

And 2000s

[@AdVictoriam93]

And 80's

[@synthoelectro]

This Summer......

[@marioiacolucci]

I remember

[@mgross6688]

@@synthoelectroClassic!

[@kirbynat493]

I love that it was his NATURAL VOICE.

[@Astro_weeeeee]

I was expecting him to be kinda normal with his voice then he opens up and like WTF

[@K_DC]

Imagine going to a diner with him, and he orders lunch.

[@klaxoncow]

@@K_DC "In a world, where we need to order from the menu..."

[@UNREG1STER3D]

@@klaxoncow where the baby back ribs are appealing... and the t-bones are savory

[@stephanieprpa630]

Viacom will not be the same without Don LaFontaine. Who will do the Viacom voice now? 😢

[@MystyrNile]

Mom, I'll *help you with the dishes.*

[@daveg5590]

MystyrNile there's always that quote comment that attracts 150 likes.

[@ChrisMolyneaux93]

*Jimmy can't come to school today because he's not feeling very well*

[@GreatCdn59]

all his quotes should be in bold.

[@brandonmcgillis]

Highlight the i'll help you with the dishes ,part with gold because thats the day he got given a gift from god.

[@ChestyBPuller]

Yeah, we watched the video too

[@HTHMANews]

Some high school students of mine got the idea to have DonLaFontaine narrate their documentary films a couple years ago. I told them it wouldn't hurt to ask, but don't expect him to even respond. His response was very curt -- "send me the script." two days later, the students received an mp3 of the legend himself narrating their scripts!!!!!!!! What a guy.

[@superman3421565]

"In a world..." R.I.P Don we hardly knew you...or actually maybe we did.

[@bradyanderson6311]

Jesus Ortiz who's gonna be thunder throat without him?

[@FreeIndeed72]

Not that anyone could really replace "the Don", but voice actor Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) would be my first choice. He's got a very similar voice and honestly I think that he would be the only one that could pull it off and do it justice.

[@SilentGloves]

I miss Don. Trailers will never be the same. :(

[@sandylafontaine]

My dad was cool I sing u may check me out

[@CAT-ke2lv]

Ever hear Hal Douglas's voice? His voice was even deeper and more powerful than Don's....NO DISRESPECT for Don but it was.

[@chodeoriki4113]

@@CAT-ke2lv I just had a look and I’m sorry but you’re objectively wrong. I’m not a super fan of either so I’m relatively unbiased and Don’s voice is deeper, noticeably too.

[@hamburgerhamburgerv2]

We have Redd Pepper, who sounds quite similar.

[@Kruppt808]

Honest Trailers is the best impression of him +comedy

[@plasmichoneytrip]

They actually forgot to do a tribute to this guy at the Oscars...seriously. Whether he was part of the academy or not, make a tribute to the voice who sparked curiosity to your movies, legendary or shitty. YOU OWE HIM!

[@TheSkyeLafontaine]

Appreciate you saying that!

[@HandlesAreReallyBad]

No surprise, the Oscars only highlights mediocrity

[@viscountrainbows2857]

That's about as bad a cockup as Disney failing to put Mickey Mouse front and center for their 100th year anniversary. That could have been an infinite money glitch but uhhh Diversity?

[@ScholarVisual]

This guy could make you interested in seeing the shittiest movie just because his voice makes the trailer interesting.

[@lordberly]

You are goddamn right

[@OneWeirdDude]

Alvin Elmore As they say nowadays, IKR.

[@AFGalwayz]

Alvin Elmore This summer, Alvin Elmore is... The Guy who's comments get upvoted! Rated R.

[@ScholarVisual]

AFGalwayz LMAO

[@bryandacote8109]

AFGalwayz best. reply. EVER! (and I think we all read that in Don's voice)

[@Hasan9t]

Not just a deep voice, but a pleasure to hear. Let's be honest, this guy has (had) the best voice in modern history.

[@mizunoboy100]

James Earl Jones is up there. Especially the breath of Vader. Ha!

[@Muurat06]

As a movie lover, hearing his voice gives me such nostalgia.

[@kennedymutiti1826]

In a world where our world may no longer be a world, a hero sets out to save our world from the worldly things our world randomly creates within the confines of our world. Coming to a world near you.

[@Aussieduderivs1]

Coming to a cinema near you this summer

[@kenrickeason]

+Aussieduderivs1 Rated PG-13

[@SkkyKiddx]

The number one movie in America

[@imdead5479]

Coming to a world near you

[@NEMOfishZ92]

Two years ago in a world where we didn't have that comment one man brought that comment to our world

[@cameronpeterson6734]

The man who inspired the Honest Trailers voice guy lol

[@agentham]

As a child of the 90's I will always remember his voice. Movie trailers just aren't the same anymore.

[@NR-gp2il]

They are just music driven now but I see the voice overs coming back people still. Want to hear a basic story outline

[@candy2325]

Wow I had no idea he passed away so long ago. His voice overs were the pioneer of my childhood watching tons of movies and shows from the 90’s! He was awesome

[@flassk7]

The way he said "Terminator 2: Judgement Day" was so badass

[@jjkmovies]

Such a legend.

[@markzuckerberg4353]

He truly was

[@EverythingFJ]

I just subed

[@creativequeen8371]

"In a world, which is now, sadly, without The Legend, Dan La Fontaine, other voiceover artists are, finally making a buck or two...". Seriously talented man. Was funny, too. R.I.P.

[@bigdogthehedgehog5906]

"But now, there came a new man whose is so Don-LaFontaine-like, a new man whose voice can spreaded throughout all of the world. One new man - ME!" - Caleb "Big Dog" Akers

[@ItsJustaMeNow]

Everyone who got him to record their voicemail is so very fortunate. I hope I sound 1/4 this awesome when I'm older.

[@jubblahoo]

Well? Do you sound good now?

[@nikkogalvez969]

It’s been six years, any difference my man?

[@ItsJustaMeNow]

@@nikkogalvez969 Nope, still sound like a munchkin, lol.

[@nikkogalvez969]

LaRaikaa damn, well Don said it himself it happened in an instant, so you never know

[@CeeeX]

I just had to hear his voice every now and then...

[@smartthinkerg8129]

Me to

[@misteranonomous7717]

This man was the voice of the 90s and 2000s. I didn't know his name until today, I had to Google the voice for my kid to see 90s commercials.

[@JamesSmith-kv8js]

In a world, where you don't usually associate a voice with a KZbin comment, you can't help but hear this comment in your head with that trailer voice!

[@minecraftvideoguy1]

i actually did lol

[@ryukishifan0396]

ayyyy lmao

[@ShadzWins]

"In a world" is a hook for that voice IMO.

[@simgingergirl]

+James Smith OMG YES!!!

[@dainisdulbinskis8879]

lol i was spelling it very quietly

[@shinyfruit6348]

Imagine him speaking in a McDonalds drive thru.... *I'll have a number nine... HOLD THE PICKLES....*

[@bigdogthehedgehog5906]

Imagine him speaking in a Taco Bell drive thru *_I'll take a Doritos Locos Taco.... BUT HOLD THE CHEESE..._*

[@maxauburn]

What a fantastic, sexy voice he had! Such range and power. You heard every word he said, as though your very life depended on it. I have heard he was a good man. He was a handsome man, too. R.I.P., Don- have a splendid afterlife.

[@kenrickeason]

Make you so pumped to see the world he was talking about.. He was that good.. Even if the movie was shitty after.. R.I.P to this legendary man..

[@CherieulaJ]

IN A WORLD WHERE DON LAFONTAINE ONCE LIVED, AND IS MISSED, I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED HIM. 😘💋❤️❤️❤️❤️... and miss him. May He continue to RestInPeace. 🕊️💔

[@mocGage]

His testosterone levels must of been off the charts!

[@vincentvincent4898]

moc Gage It’s “Must Have Been”, NOT “must of been”. Grammar!

[@RL-]

As much as I love watching people correct others' spelling mistakes, you're telling him to capitalise the first letter of words in the middle of his sentence. Well played... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@Gr33nHatt3R]

@@RL- q(❂‿❂)p

[@ShawnaGraham50]

Vincent Vincent Grammar Nazi of the internet

[@draimonde17]

Plot twist: Vincent Vincent is moc Gage

[@chenzenzo]

68 Years, Of Pure Talent... Forever, Etched Into Our Hearts! The Man! The Myth! The Voice! Don, Lafontaine!

[@austinbradly203]

R.I.P Don. You were my inspiration to get into the VO business. You will always be a legend.

[@Kleavers]

You're not too bad yourself.

[@austinbradly203]

Kleavers Thanks man, I appreciate that!!

[@SeipherNL]

Wow, great voice bro!

[@austinbradly203]

SeipherNL Thank you very much!!

[@CaptCozy]

I never really KNEW of this guy but now I see he was a hilarious and awesome dude! and the tribute to him with those other voices was pretty awesome!!! R.I.P. Mr. LaFontaine!!

[@anthonybell5666]

I had no idea this guy passed. His voice was iconic for narration in the early 2000s. He narrated EVERYTHING. From commercials, to shows, to ads. Everytime I hear his voice I get taken back to those days.

[@largemarge1603]

"In a world where two worlds collide..." Now, imagine it in bold.

[@Macho_Fantastico]

I remember Don's voice from so many trailers back in the day, got a real nostalgia hit from watching this. What a legend.

[@ninjabastard2]

he actually has quite a soothing voice when he is talking casually, I could listen to his voice all day

[@sidearmsalpha]

Man, he should have voiced a character in Transformers! Love his voice! I was so glad to hear his voice in various episodes of Family Guy. He will be missed.

[@FreeIndeed72]

I always thought that he was the voice of Optimus Prime.

[@gorillaparanormal6985]

I grew up with Don's voice echoing through my living room. I'm really lucky to have been apart, an grown up in such a cultural legacy that would soon become a part of a generation that developed so much reverence for what would become pop culture. Don's voice was always a gateway for what was next.

[@SnakeEater871]

Movie trailers were always bigger and badder with this man's voice. I grew up in the 90's and remember his voice fondly. It was everywhere. A true legend. RIP to this man.

[@JoshBG20]

"I'm just doing this until that cashiers job at Denny's opens up actually, soon as that happens I'M GONE." LOL

[@lordbruticus]

Don was an absolute legend, and the main inspiration for my voiceover career. This is a wonderful vid, especially for those in the industry that remember him.

[@alexmathewmendoza]

Don is one of the most influential and important voiceover artists we've ever had. He created an entire subgenre and countless imitators. He was incredible and gone way too soon.

[@MoonwalkHD]

My greatest inspiration, truly my dream to be like him one day.

[@ADrunkCrayfish]

Yea did you?

[@JGunit]

Guessing not

[@ADrunkCrayfish]

@@JGunit wait this dude has a video with 2 million views.

[@DaDualityofMan]

@@ADrunkCrayfish Oh shit, I remember watching this guy's videos back when they came out, I'm even still subscribed to the channel, I wonder what happened to him

[@Tonatheos]

Smh you abandoned our cause to be a viner

[@zynark777]

What he said behind the silver screen, echoes in eternity.

[@ellenmarch3095]

Is this a Gladiator reference?

[@smartthinkerg8129]

Mr. Fontaine I your grew up in the 80s in tv and theaters listening to him . It's not the same without him . R.I.P

[@samslaughter6828]

He had the most distinctive voice ever, loved listening to him

[@jaredc304]

Growing up in the 90's, I heard his voice a LOT. Nice to see his face and hear the behind-the-scenes stuff.

[@NoOdL3z18]

Such an epic voice, I would have loved to hear him read some children's stories. RIP

[@chadcobb2285]

Boy that voice is gold

[@gogglebottle]

R.I.P Don...you and your amazing voice will be missed

[@kevinhunt1202]

rip.....growing up in the late 80s and 90s this dude got you pumped for movies...

[@carpenoctem775]

We all grew up on Don. He’s an icon.

[@Turk3yFilms]

Now i know who the Honest Trailers guy is trying to sound like lol he should be the new voice of movie trailers. RIP Don

[@mjl1966y]

***** He is. Jon Bailey has done a lot of trailers, ads, and voice matching work for big time movies and actors.

[@darkdarklink123]

R.I.P don, we will never forget you. the man, the myth, the voice over legend.

[@FulgoreJosh]

If so he never stopped making me laugh lol. One of a kind voice. God bless you and your family.

[@autentyk5735]

it was partly because of his voice why I fell in love with cinema. part of my life for sure. the world misses you, Don.

[@whosajigaya]

He seems like such a genuine, nice guy :) R.I.P Don

[@justo_rey23]

I miss hearing his voice in all kinds of trailers! R.IP. King Of The Voiceovers!!

[@BrettBmaster]

He truly is the voice of my childhood who else could explain the trailer of a movie with such enthusiasm and delivery!

[@ChrisRayGun]

What I would give to say "Double Kill" and be threatening at the same time.

[@WBCakaWBrickCraft]

Wtf Chris Ray Gun

[@MoonwalkHD]

My inspiration..

[@iankearns]

And we have recently lost Hal Douglas; 2 superb voices gone but never forgotten

[@1xayekim]

I randomly seek out 90s movie trailers just to listen to the guy. I always got mocked a lot in school for my deep voice so I think its hilarious that he experienced the same. I use to have teachers that would do a pretend deep voice when I talked to them thinking I was messing with them. He is literally "The Voice of" so many generations.

[@CamTheKid]

Moma, ill HELP YOU WITH THE DISHES

[@sce2aux464]

"Why aren't you saying something?" *What* *do* *you* *want* *me* *to* *say?*

[@MrWolfSnack]

Go to the office!

[@GauravKhatri]

RIP Don Lafontaine! May ur voice live forever!

[@MagicalPhi]

Definitely a big inspiration of mine! As someone who one day wants to be a voice actor, I look up to this man and appreciate how perfect and epic his voice is! R.I.P. Don LaFontaine.

[@iHoPStA]

Man...I miss hearing that guys voice before every movie. Sad he left us too soon :( Thank you for being there during my childhood.

[@Mikep487]

I've actually heard deeper voices, but this man was very good and trailblazing and avoids monotony with his range. He deserves to be showcased as he has been.

[@CAT-ke2lv]

He should have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame

[@forasago]

Monotony in deep voice acting comes from the actor forcing the deepest pitch he can, thus he has no range around it. "His range" is the key here. It really was his range, whereas for his copycats it's a party trick. They can barely make it down there.

[@felipethirteen]

RIP Don, you are an inspiration to all of us in the industry... and now that you're gone we can all actually work!

[@NTSAllstar]

Ahh. Don LaFontaine. The reason I do what I do. You are one of my heroes.

[@davidcoblentz7468]

Don LaFontaine is a wonderful man met him many times and grew up listening to his trailers he could make anything sound amazing he will be missed.

[@Sandlot1992]

I'm sure gonna miss this legendary voice over guy after a decade!

[@FlashAllen987]

IN A WORLD where we were blessed by his voice

[@2much4thought]

PEGI 18!!!

[@SayNo2NoseBeers]

I comeback to this every once in a while... He is a legend in the movie game. Whenever I hear his voice I think of better times.

[@DAVIDSDIEGO]

I miss the '90s! I wish I would hear his voice in lieu of Siri's voice sometimes…

[@ProdByClockwerk]

"Grab onto your joystick!" And the person who wrote that script doesn't find anything wrong with that at all LOL? Grab

[@ReelMeurik]

+glasssofOJ Depends on the mind of the person hearing it :P

[@Anastas1786]

_Code Monkeys_ was an animated adult comedy; I'm sure that was intentional

[@nullpointer66]

Don LaFontaine vs Morgan freeman rap battle

[@GeronFletcher]

nullpointer66 they should have done a movie together about voice work like a comedy lol

[@CukiKuin]

Geron Fletcher "In a world..." is a close one, I'd recommend it

[@moni_venus]

And Redd Pepper

[@Gr33nHatt3R]

q(❂‿❂)p

[@naynayrodriguez7719]

I'm sorry but I love Morgan Freeman

[@icecol22]

Beautiful voice!!! I grew up hearing his voice!!! Iconic!!! Gifted!!❤❤❤❤

[@bizchazlien]

A LEGEND and inspiration! Rest in PEACE!

[@hengulbarua5256]

An absolute legend.... RIP Don :(

[@dobeysrule]

Shoutout to Michael Jones in the humane labs heist

[@Icewolf2]

Yep

[@GavinTheImpulsive]

Yep.

[@j.t.fuller8818]

90s, his voice, previews, pop corn, Friday or Saturday night….. priceless

[@NunyJr]

I like how the music in the background is so dramatic.

[@RonnieTheFish]

I sometimes read peoples facebook status updates like this ..

[@mrcoxx]

the best voice of all time! the trailers are not the same without him!

[@lovetownsend]

His humbleness is what I love about him. Charming older gentlemen.

[@StaticImage]

DAMN I miss this guy! He was so awesome!

[@bradyanderson6311]

StaticImage who's gonna be thunder throat now?

[@vuyosidinile8493]

What a champion! I love his humour too.

[@chicohakkinen8072]

05:09 What an incredible voice she has🎧

[@HakimIshak]

Who's that?

[@joshualittle8115]

I think thats Tara Strong?@@HakimIshak

[@ymhoth]

I’m sorry about your dad, my prayers are with you and your family . I never had a chance to meet him but just the sound of his voice takes me back to a lot of better times in my life,even now his voice keeps on giving.your dad was a gift and The world was blessed with him in it

[@BrainSeepsOut]

They couldn't find a replacement for him so they just went with BWOOOOOMMMMMM

[@papa9611]

WHO IS GOING TO NARRATE EVERYTHING NOW!??!?!

[@Salv]

Britney Douglas a 17 year old named Jake Foushee

[@dkamouflage]

Britney Douglas I vote Peter Cullen. "Autobots, ROLL OUT!"

[@JohnnyMac95]

Britney Douglas Redd Pepper

[@adamj6645]

dkamouflage yeah he gets my vote

[@tilensovdat262]

Michael Ironside

[@MsMangaholics]

2:50 - In a time when *insert name here* is unavailable, ONE VOICEMAIL holds the KEY to YOUR COMMUNICATION! "Leave a message at the beep.... I know where you live." What a legend.

[@shaneharrisnj3484]

"The question is... Have you seen it? Have you heard it? Have you felt it?" Don LaFontaine in a commercial for the then new DVD video format.

[@zxc11118]

His voice is way too awesome

[@taekwondo1337]

imagine this guy on sulfur hexafluoride :S

[@HanginWitLucid]

I wish he could just narrate my life. I used to always wonder as a kid, "who's voice is that" when I watched movie trailers and then I grew up liking this guys voice until he died and then I found out it's the same guy. Voiceover legend, I miss Don Lafontaine...Rest In Peace Don AKA The Voice of God

[@Aussieduderivs1]

Holy shit you made me realise something, what if don is God in human form or at least the second coming of Christ?

[@HanginWitLucid]

+Aussieduderivs1 what if God was one of us...

[@Aussieduderivs1]

+College Senior Life oh god, he could be anywhere he could be......you

[@HanginWitLucid]

Aussieduderivs1 I'll never tell...

[@pandakaii1515]

one man one way they broke all the rules they went too far one man kermit the frog as a pimp "wheres my money?"

[@stannisthemannis6994]

I wonder if he'll master the thu'um before morgan freeman

[@stannisthemannis6994]

I know... I'll just go

[@Angus_Gibson]

Unfortunately, he passed away several years ago.

[@Aussieduderivs1]

Well... I understood your comment and I think it's one of the best comments I've ever seen. 100 dragon souls and 5000 septims awarded to you, dovahkiin.

[@chasestredic]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nathanrrr9939]

He was born with the understanding of all words of power

[@thedude4795]

Just learned about Dons person and also that he passed away years ago, very sad, what a grand man!

[@UncleKen926]

Oh, my Goodness! That Voice, though... "Could make the good news sound dramatic and the bad even more so..." RIP, Mr. LaFontaine.

[@SagePatrynXX]

A whole ton of people in the media are crediting Hal Douglas with In a World.... but it was Don's signature. Thats annoying