Most memorable voice

TheTraveler · 06-26-2009, 02:12 PM

So what sticks out in your mind when you think of a movie you haven't seen in years? Is it the sweet ride the hero had, the type of gun the boss baddie used, the sweet mamacita hanging out in the garage, the all-American guy that swept the lady off her feet?

Well, for me it's sometimes the voice of a character that jumps out at me. It isn't necessarily the lead characters' voices either; it can be a minor character whose voice is memorable.

For a few examples:

1. Marlon Brando's voice in The Godfather: immediately recognizable even if the person doing the impersonation is terrible. That voice is forever linked to that character.

2. Vivien Leigh as Scarlett Ohara in Gone With The Wind: over-the-top, syrupy Southern Belle and at the same time endearing. Can't imagine the character and not hear her voice.

3. Jessica Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?: deep, sexy and sultry. If I ever met a woman in real life with a voice like that I'd probably get slapped by my wife for drooling!

So how about you guys? What memorable movie voices come to mind?

Also, choose the voice type that most does it for you in the poll above.

ActionAndy · 06-26-2009, 02:27 PM

Well you've kinda rigged your poll by asking a different question than your actual focus! Your focus seems to be what makes a voice memorable and interesting to listen to--but your poll asks which is most "attractive." Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) obviously has a very distinct delivery, but I can't call it attractive...

Edit: Re-read your last line, now I see the reason for the distinction. I'll add Rocky Balboa to the list of unmistakable voices.

The Poet · 06-26-2009, 02:32 PM

And certain fellas might find C3PO's attractive - not that there's anything wrong with that.

Mugen910 · 06-26-2009, 02:42 PM

two words..Fran Drescher.

06-26-2009, 02:56 PM

Gina Gershon....

Tea Leoni....

csbrewfisher · 06-26-2009, 02:56 PM

1. James Earl Jones has one of the most recognizable voices to my ear.

2. Ozzy

3. Janis Joplin

ca21455 · 06-26-2009, 06:06 PM

Don LaFontaine, the movie trailer voice.

bobarian · 06-26-2009, 06:17 PM

Mae West, Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn Monroe

06-26-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Mae West, Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn Monroe

+3!

Starscream · 06-26-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by csbrewfisher

1. James Earl Jones has one of the most recognizable voices to my ear.

James Earl Jones popped into my mind when I read the title of this thread.

"The force is strong with this one".

JE3146 · 06-26-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

two words..Fran Drescher.

Ban him.... No really I'm serious.

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TheTraveler · 06-26-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JE3146

Ban him.... No really I'm serious.

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You gotta admit ... her voice is quite memorable. It probably fits int the "Other" category on the poll.

06-26-2009, 10:41 PM

Sam Elliott
"He was a lazy man, and the Dude was most certainly that. Quite possibly the laziest in Los Angeles county, which would place him high in the running for laziest in the world".

yourchoice · 06-26-2009, 11:03 PM

First voice that came to mind for me was Aanold...

I'll be back

TripleF · 06-27-2009, 04:08 AM

Most memorable.....

Sam Elliott.

blugill · 06-27-2009, 04:00 PM

Vincent Price

Starscream · 06-27-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by blugill

Vincent Price

And Boris Karloff too. Narrator of the Grinch, anyone?

Sean Connery too.

View Poll Results: What voice is most attractive to you?
Male: deep and dreamy	2	10.00%
Male: soft and scholarly	0	0%
Male: other	2	10.00%
Female: high and sweet	6	30.00%
Female: deep and sultry	8	40.00%
Female: other	2	10.00%
Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

06-26-2009, 02:12 PM	#1
TheTraveler giggity giggitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jonathan Location: Near a Walmart Posts: 1,813 Trading: (12)	Most memorable voice So what sticks out in your mind when you think of a movie you haven't seen in years? Is it the sweet ride the hero had, the type of gun the boss baddie used, the sweet mamacita hanging out in the garage, the all-American guy that swept the lady off her feet? Well, for me it's sometimes the voice of a character that jumps out at me. It isn't necessarily the lead characters' voices either; it can be a minor character whose voice is memorable. For a few examples: 1. Marlon Brando's voice in The Godfather: immediately recognizable even if the person doing the impersonation is terrible. That voice is forever linked to that character. 2. Vivien Leigh as Scarlett Ohara in Gone With The Wind: over-the-top, syrupy Southern Belle and at the same time endearing. Can't imagine the character and not hear her voice. 3. Jessica Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?: deep, sexy and sultry. If I ever met a woman in real life with a voice like that I'd probably get slapped by my wife for drooling! So how about you guys? What memorable movie voices come to mind? Also, choose the voice type that most does it for you in the poll above. __________________ "My life is my own."

06-26-2009, 02:27 PM	#2
ActionAndy Dayman, Master of Karate Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 671 Trading: (7)	Re: Most memorable voice Well you've kinda rigged your poll by asking a different question than your actual focus! Your focus seems to be what makes a voice memorable and interesting to listen to--but your poll asks which is most "attractive." Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) obviously has a very distinct delivery, but I can't call it attractive... Edit: Re-read your last line, now I see the reason for the distinction. I'll add Rocky Balboa to the list of unmistakable voices. Last edited by ActionAndy; 06-26-2009 at 02:31 PM. Reason: oops

06-26-2009, 02:32 PM	#3
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Most memorable voice And certain fellas might find C3PO's attractive - not that there's anything wrong with that.

06-26-2009, 02:42 PM	#4
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Most memorable voice two words..Fran Drescher. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

06-26-2009, 02:56 PM	#5
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Most memorable voice Gina Gershon.... Tea Leoni....

06-26-2009, 02:56 PM	#6
csbrewfisher Welcome to my nightmare Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Trading: (10)	Re: Most memorable voice 1. James Earl Jones has one of the most recognizable voices to my ear. 2. Ozzy 3. Janis Joplin

06-26-2009, 06:06 PM	#7
ca21455 Working on Reality Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Backyard Posts: 393 Trading: (7)	Re: Most memorable voice Don LaFontaine, the movie trailer voice.

06-26-2009, 06:17 PM	#8
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Most memorable voice Mae West, Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn Monroe

06-26-2009, 10:41 PM	#13
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Most memorable voice Sam Elliott "He was a lazy man, and the Dude was most certainly that. Quite possibly the laziest in Los Angeles county, which would place him high in the running for laziest in the world".

06-26-2009, 11:03 PM	#14
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,095 Trading: (36)	Re: Most memorable voice First voice that came to mind for me was Aanold... I'll be back

06-27-2009, 04:08 AM	#15
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Most memorable voice Most memorable..... Sam Elliott. __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

06-27-2009, 04:00 PM	#16
blugill Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Enid, Oklahoma Posts: 867 Trading: (10)	Re: Most memorable voice Vincent Price