Voiceover Master Don LaFontaine Has Died at 68, News from FRANCISRADIO.COM ARGENTINA

Everyone reading this post has heard Don LaFontaine's voice, but many of you probably don't know his name. Don LaFontaine is a voiceover legend, whose voice has graced over 5,000 movie trailers and nearly 350,000 (!) commercials. He has generally been thought of as the person who coined the phrase "In a world..." He has helped to stoke excitement for such varied shows and films as Terminator 2, Cast Away, 24 and Arrested Development among countless others. Most recently, he has been seen in Geico commercials, in which he parodies the urgency of trailer voiceovers. (If you have a chance, head on over to Don's website to gain an appreciation of the volume and scope of this man's work. You can also check out his self-narrated life's story by clicking here)

Unfortunately, word now comes that LaFontaine has died of complications relating to pneumothorax. He was 68 years old. Those who read /Film and listen to the /Filmcast know that we're huge fans of movie trailers, and few people have done as much as Don to shape our perceptions of, and excitement for, upcoming movies and TV shows. The film world has lost an amazing talent and an unbelievable voice. Mr. LaFontiane will truly be missed.

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[jimbim121]

He was a legend! He will be missed! He rocked!

[29and30]

i know i would always ge exicited when i hear his voice i never knew what he looked like. he just made movie traliers chilling and fun.

[MOVIETRAILERVOICE1]

There is a voice like this....

[MOVIETRAILERVOICE1]

NEW VOICE

[Doorstopper5867]

God wont meet you at the pearly gates... Don will. Rest in Peace Don...

[lebbing64]

"As if the almighty himself , is commanding us, to buy a ticket "

RIP Mister LaFontaine.

[DarkH0lic]

pablo will be the nxt legend

[littleaskater137]

crap now there isnt a voice like his...r.i.p don

[srg1231]

so sad he is gone

[DorvellTStewart]

"In a world where many reside after death, one man is sure to entertain with his deep voice and amazing talent." R.I.P Don!