lhecker

As a classically trained stage actor and singer, Lou has developed a strong skill set for voice acting that enables him to produce broadcast quality recordings on a daily basis. Consequently, you are in capable hands choosing Lou for your voice over work. Lou has a pro-designed recording studio full of all of the tech needed for broadcast quality audio, and through years of use, has become quite proficient, so turnaround time for most projects is within 24 hours. Beginning with a degree in Theatre Arts in college, acting, music and singing have always played an important role in shaping Lou. He got his first “professional” singing and acting gig at age 18 and went on to work full time in that area for many years. As a result, Lou continues to be actively involved in theater and music. Lou is a Renaissance man with a broad spectrum of interests and abilities that have enhanced his skills as a voice actor. Lou's varied and creative life experiences makes him an exceptional story teller, which lend credibility and depth to the words and characters he helps bring to life from the printed page and is a boon for the many audiobooks he's produced. Lou's voice has trained many via videos for big names such as Fila, In-N-Out Burger, SurePrep and Ellevation, Compass, as well as video games, commercial radio and TV, including spots for Gulf Winds during the 2016 Olympics, several character voices for Ferrari World in Abudhabi, and many characters for RPG settings. Lou's audiobooks can be found on Audible, Amazon or iTunes - just search his name. Since 1992, Lou's inspirational and poignant story telling program: “The Restaurant on the Radio” has been broadcast M-F on Pacific Cascade Communications' network of stations to 2,000,000 potential listeners. Lou's compelling story telling skills brings these daily readings to life. Lou's extensive acting experience enables him to stay “in character” and emotionally attached as he narrates real life dramas, drawing the listeners into the POV of the many characters created by contributing authors. To keep his skills sharp, Lou has been coached by some of the best: Pat Fraley, Paul Ruben, Scott Brick, Marc Cashman, Julie Amato, Brad Garrett, Stephan Rudicki, Penny Abshire, James Alburger, Hillary Huber, Kathe Mazur, Vanessa Marshal, Pat Duke, David Fries, Keith David and Phil Crowley.