Movie trailers will never sound the same again.
Don LaFontaine, perhaps better known as “The Movie Announcer Guy” or “The King of Voiceovers”, died yesterday from a collapsed lung. He was 68.
For years, LaFontaine lent his unmistakable voice to thousands of movie trailers and television programs. Although some moviegoers may not recognize him by name, they almost certainly know what he sounded like. Millions have heard his dramatic, low-pitched delivery.
Now that LaFontaine is dead, a question remains: who on earth could possibly replace him? Hollywood will have a tough time coming up with a man to match his talents.
He will be missed, and Quad’s Corner mourns his passing.
