I have always loved the work of Don LaFontaine, Ben Patrick Johnson, Howard Parker, Chris Corley, and Hal Douglas…just to mention a few. The first time you hear yourself on a spot is a legal drug! There have been a few memorable gigs doing dialogue spots with Daryl Green of the Redskins and Ben Stein. My first gig was an anti-drug PSA that ran on Public Television. What was your first gig? Any memorable ones since then? It’s been my life’s quest to get that quarter back! Then she asked me if she could borrow a quarter for a cup of coffee…said she’d pay me back which she never did. She said she loved my voice and encouraged me to pursue my dream and never give up. Oprah was an anchor and we met by chance one day in the coffee room. In 1985 I was filling in for the regular station announcer at WJZ TV in Baltimore when you actually had to go to the station to record. I have to credit Oprah Winfrey with that. What I love about my job is that I get up every day, cross the hall into my studio wearing Spongebob pajamas, and spend the day creating characters and bringing words to life with no boss around stopping me from taking naps. Don’t you love it when they use the option for a second year! Thank you, Dave Beasing! I also image for several TV affiliates and do a variety of political spots and commercials including the national campaign for Interstate Batteries. I was also very proud to have been the last image voice for KSWD 100.3 “The Sound” in LA. I’m currently the voice for some great stations and staff including WBLM “The Blimp” in Portland, WQBK Albany’s Rock station, WQNT Classic Hits in Charleston, and KZZK “The Grizz” in Quincy Illinois. What are you up to presently (freelance/on-staff at a station)? The good thing was I never had to hook up a U-Haul and move around. I was on-air at four Baltimore stations often doing their imaging…WLPL, WIYY, WGRX, and WOCT. I started out doing a Beatles show at my college radio station and the hook was in. What radio VO work have you done in the past (stations/markets)? Johnny is represented by Atlas Talent & Hoss Management! Nelson, Bruce Willis, David Morse, and Andre Braugher. His acting instincts and creative choices have made the leap from the screen to the audio booth, including rock and sports imaging where he showcases his unique attitude, edge, and humor. Johnny has gone toe to toe in featured roles opposite Cuba Gooding Jr, Ned Beatty, Craig T.
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