We’re sidetracking a bit today to participate in this perfectly themed “Top 5″ group writing project from Problogger. Since I have a thing for good voices, this works for me.
In the end, no matter how good the packaging is, no matter how wonderful the music and the cinematography of the film or show, if you don’t have the right actors it’s no good. And the right actors have to have the right voices. So today I bring to you the five people in show business who I think have some of the greatest voices - beginning with number five.
5. Tim Curry – If you’ve been on the site for any amount of time you’ll note that I’ve always thought Curry has a wonderful voice. Given that nine times out of ten you hear him without seeing him – Darkness from Legend for example, I would have to think I’m not the only one who enjoys listening to him.
4. Kathleen Turner – Okay, male or female, you have to admit that this woman’s voice drips seduction. Don’t believe me, try watching Who Framed Roger Rabbit again and tell me otherwise.
3. Susan Sarandon – Perhaps one of the most recognizable feminine voices in the acting community, the rasp of her voice is oddly comforting. She is one of the few actresses in the business that can actually embrace good and evil with her voice. A quality shared with Curry.
2. Vin Diesel – Undoubtedly the male counterpart to Kathleen Turner. Despite the fact that you usually hear him in cheesy racing movies or see in at the firing end of a weapon, he has this voice that just washes over you like honey.
1. Morgan Freeman – Anyone who knows me would know he caps my list. The charm that oozes from his voice just made watching millions of penguins all the more fascinating, and I like penguins to begin with. There is nothing this man can’t say and not have people commenting on his voice. He can read me the phone book and anything else he wants to.
So, there you have it my favorite voices in Hollywood. Agree? Disagree? Feel free to add anyone you like in the comments.
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