Announcer

An Announcer is a voice actor that works in television, radio and film, usually providing narrations, news updates, station identification, or an introduction of a product in television commercials or a guest on a talk show.

Announcers usually read prepared scripts, but in some cases, they have to ad-lib commentary on the air when presenting news, sports, weather, time, and commercials. Occasionally, announcers are also involved in writing the script when one is required. Sometimes announcers also interview guests and moderate panels or discussions. Some provide commentary for the audience during sporting events, parades, and other events.

See also: Sportscaster, News anchor, Disc jockey

Notable radio and television announcers:

• Harry Caray (Chicago Cubs television announcer)
• Howard Cosell (Sports announcer)
• Ed Hall, (The Tonight Show)
• Alan Kalter, (The Late Show with David Letterman)
• Don LaFontaine, (Many film trailers)
• Ed McMahon, (The Tonight Show)
• Herbert Morrison, radio announcer who reported the Hindenburg disaster
• Gary Owens, (Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In)
• Don Pardo, (Saturday Night Live, Jeopardy, The Price is Right)
• Gene Rayburn, (The Tonight Show, Match Game)
• Beau Weaver, (Film and television advertising)
• Bill Wendell, (Ernie Kovacs show, Late Night with David Letterman, The Tonight Show)\n