Bob Bergen - The voice behind Star Wars, Spirited Away, and Looney Tunes.

Bob Bergen - The voice behind Star Wars, Spirited Away, and Looney Tunes.

From High Notes by Melissa Thom

August 4, 2025 · 36 min · Season 2 · Episode 6

About this episode

Bob Bergen shares his journey as a voice actor and offers advice for aspiring performers.

In this episode of High Notes, we’re joined by iconic voice actor Bob Bergen, famous for voicing beloved characters like Porky Pig, Tweety, Marvin the Martian, and No Face from Spirited Away.  Bob discusses his journey from mimicking cartoons as a child to becoming a full-time voice actor. He offers invaluable advice for aspiring performers, emphasising the importance of craft and focus.  Bob also shares his thoughts on the rise of AI in voice acting and the significance of continuous learning and dedication to the craft.  The episode concludes with a surprise guest appearance from our characters' coach, Elaine Clark. More about Bob: https://www.bobbergen.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0074036/ Also featuring: https://elaineclarkvo.com/ Subscribe to the BRAVA newsletter for regular updates on news, training opportunities, and insights from the world of voice: https://www.brava.uk.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Melissa Thom

Guest: Bob Bergen

Topics covered

  • voice acting
  • career journey
  • AI in voice acting
  • performing arts
  • advice for performers

Keywords

  • voice actor
  • Bob Bergen
  • performing arts
  • AI in voice acting
  • career advice

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Star Wars, Spirited Away, Looney Tunes

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