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LOS ANGELES – Don LaFontaine, the man who popularized the catch phrase “In a world where…” and lent his voice to thousands of movie trailers, has died. He was 68.

LaFontaine died Monday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center from complications in the treatment of an ongoing illness, said Vanessa Gilbert, his agent.

LaFontaine made more than 5,000 trailers in his 33-year career while working for the top studios and television networks.
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LaFontaine insisted he never cared that no one knew his name or his face, though everyone knew his voice.




  1. Les says:

    Damn….

  2. Specul8 says:

    Movie previews will never be the same…

  3. hhopper says:

    Yeah, I’ll miss this guy too.

  4. QB says:

    Not only a timeless voice, but a wonderful person. We could all learn a lot from him.

  5. Improbus says:

    Do you think he did a voice over for his own funeral? That would be cool …

    “In a world where … Don LaFontaine’s last gig is out of this world!”

  6. Esteban says:

    “In a world where announcers become celebrities, one man will be missed by all…”

  7. SN says:

    He was talented and had a great sense of humor.

  8. edwinrogers says:

    A wonderful orator, he will be missed.

  9. edwinrogers says:

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  10. rectagon says:

    This guy will be a timeless wonder… I hope. I trust they have digitally captured his voice and will use it forever… (sending the appropriate $ to his estate).

  11. becagle says:

    Great video, for a great guy. I’ll miss him too.

  12. Alan says:

    Guess that cashiers job at Denny’s finally opened up!

    (watch the end of the video)

  13. admfubar says:

    i often wondered who took over Ernie Anderson’s voice over work..

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghoulardi

  14. linkerjpatrick says:

    You know what this means. Tay Zonday is the new voice over guy. Another sign of the end times.

  15. QB says:

    I think voice actors are underrated. Guys like Don Fontaine and Billy West are geniuses and bring qualities to their work that “regular actors” miss.

  16. Ho-Lip Tex says:

    Wonder if Pablo Francisco is gonna take his place?

  17. tayfan2 says:

    It is very sad about Mr. LaFontaine. But I also think that someone with a great voice like Tay Zonday should also be seriously looked at.

  18. JFStan says:

    QB, you are exactly right. So many producers of animated films feel the need to use well-known actors in place of voice talent.. It’s a shame really.


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