MVO: The Voice-Over Guys’ likes to check-in with our male voice talents and today we talk with MIKE COOPER about a recent voiceover project he voiced.
1. Can you tell us about a recent voiceover project you’ve recently enjoyed working on? Who was it for?
This was a fun one as I got to be the voice of a car (a British car of course) as part of a local TV campaign for Campus Automotive in Blacksburg, Virginia.
2. What was the project all about?
In this spot, I was a talking car – the voice of a Mini – complaining about being left at home and not driven enough. With Mini being a British marque, they wanted a “snarky British chauffeur voice”, and I was happy to provide one!
3. How did the project come to you? Agent? Website? Past client?
Like a lot of my work, this one came to me through reaching out to an agency and getting on their list of go-to talent. This specific spot came via Dave Perks, at The Perks Agency in Blacksburg, VA, As a British voiceover working in America, they may not need me all that often, so my challenge is to “ping” on the radar at intervals and make sure they remember me when they do.
4. What was the most interesting or enjoyable part of this project for you?
It’s always fun to play up the British aspect from time to time, but what made this one special was that the “Happy Cars Go Places” campaign won a Silver ADDY at the Western Virginia American Advertising Awards this year. I think the client really enjoyed that too!
ABOUT MALE VOICE TALENT MIKE COOPER
Mike is a British voice over from London, who’s now based in the mountains of North Carolina. Mike emigrated from London to the USA in 2014 with his partner, two rescue dogs, and his natural, neutral, and famously friendly sound – which is fast becoming as popular in the States as it is in the UK.
The voice of numerous shows for A&E, HISTORY and National Geographic in the UK – as well as being heard globally for a decade on the BBC World Service – Mike has been called a “one-take wonder”, and loves bringing his wit and humour into the booth (when appropriate!) to play tongue-in-cheek, as well as straight/dramatic British. Producers who are taking the time to get to know Mike just seem to love him and keep coming back.