Biography
Hi, my name is James Hare and I'm a voice actor from the UK. I have over 5 years of voice acting experience so far and a fully equipped professional home studio to record from, as well as fast links to studios in London. I can provide broadcast-quality audio with a fast turnaround for all your character needs, in animation, video games, audio dramas and beyond.
My natural accent is Southern English, Hampshire, Surrey and my voice has been described as;
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engaging
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trustworthy
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versatile
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vulnerable
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articulate
My voice can go from a mid to high range in a number of accents and characterisations including;
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RP/Heightened RP
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Cockney, East London
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Scottish
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General American
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Southern American
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Brooklyn (New York)
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Australian
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French
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German
My most recent training has been private coaching from casting director and animation voice over coach Sara Jane Sherman and Pamela Goldman and I have also recently become an alumni of Voice Masters 'VO for Animation and Video Games Lvl 2 and Lvl 3' with Paulette Lifton and Mimi Maynard.
Most recently I can be heard in Fat Chance! The Movie (2024) and in award nominated animated series Transportation Station (2022) as Bernard. I also voice The Guardian in point & click adventure game Twilight Oracle (2024) on Steam. I play Walter/Barnaby in the latest 48 hour drama festival Echoes of the Past (2024) and appear as the voice of Paul in The Imposter Part 1 and 2 (2024) from So Gross Productions.
For more information on my training, credits and experience please download a copy of my Resume.
Featured Roles
Imposter
I play Paul in this new audio drama from The Hellscape by Nels Gross Productions.
A creepy and atmospheric glimpse in the future of synthetic humans and AI.
Beautifully crafted and written by Clarence Carter of 8Sparks Media
Featuring the voice talents of Jarret Griffis, Conor Lewis, James Hare, Saexy, Dane Petersen, Clarence Carter, Chanell Brown, and Michael Newton.
Listen on Spotify here!
Twilight Oracle
I play 'The Guardian' in this awesome Point 'N' Click Adventure from Cosmic Void.
Journey to a strange world in search of the fabled Oracle in this fantasy comedy point & click adventure.
Play as Leo, a struggling student with the ability to breathe underwater, and explore a desert island and the depths of an alien ocean to uncover your school’s dark past.
I Was A Soldier
I play Council Officer Harris in my first speaking role in a feature film.
Homeless war veteran Dave Simms finds hope in an unlikely place while trying to save his only companion, Sally the Dog. At a burger van, Dave meets Malcky and comradery sees the pair fight a broken system & help Dave battle his PTSD.
Watch now on:
The McNormals
The McNormals are a family of Martians who have just moved to earth and are still figuring out how everything works.
Animated comedy series following the lives of the McNormals family.
I play Chuck and Bodyguard #2
The Amelia Project
From the amazing minds of Oystein Ulsberg Brager and Philip Thorne and Ida Oppen The Amelia Project is a dark comedy podcast about a secret agency offering a very special service: Faking its clients' deaths and bringing them back with a new identity!
I play 2 roles in an upcoming episode due early 2023.
Check out the Amelia Project website for more information!
Fat Chance! The Movie
I play the lead Bernard in this new animated feature from Hooting Pictures.
Follow a young Bernard Papadopoulos as he travels to a clinic in Tokyo to partake in one of the Underworld's best weight loss programs. While there, his newly found sweetheart, Shigeko, is kidnapped by a mysterious corporation.
YouTube Fat Chance The Movie!
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Transportation Station
Transportation Station follows the ongoing adventures of Bugs and G as they work as the engineer and train conductor of the Terror Train.
From the awesome creative mind of Sally Basler. I play the recurring role of Bernard Papadopoulos.
Episodes 1-8 are available on YouTube here.
***SERIES 2 - COMING SOON!***
48 Hours - Echoes of the Past
I play Walter and Barnaby in the story
'A Life Worth Living'
The best stories are the ones that are spent with the ones you love.
Our lives are made up of stories. Of chapters. Each one unique and beautiful in their own way.
Some have a few stories to tell, some many. Listen to all the stories.
Listen on Spotify here!
Dog Days of Duplicity
It's a stifling hot summer in the Underworld city of Duplicity, and the Nightmares are ready for an island getaway.
There's only one snag, however, and it might unravel their plans for fun in the sun.
Full series now on YouTube
Dog Days of Duplicity Full Series
I also play Siren Guard #2
48 Hours - Ghosts
It's the Ghostbust- I mean the Ectoplasmic Cleanup Crew! Here to help you with all your ghost cleanup problems! As the crew cleans their gear, shares stories, and begins to wind down from their latest gig, some mischievous ectoplasm takes over their car. When hijinks ensue- who you gonna call?
I play Mike and Ghostly Voice
48 Hours - No Evil
48 Hours of No Evil is an audio drama podcast consisting of 3 different pieces of audio fiction- written, recorded, and edited all within 48 hours!
Centering around the theme of See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil.
I play Ruggle.
Dreams Come to Life
I play the role of Henry Stein in this animated homage to the book Dreams Come to Life based on the video game Bendy and the Ink Machine.
I play ex-employee of Joey Drew studios, Henry, who has returned to his old workplace to discover a horrifying secret.
Now available to watch on YouTube!
Sister Location
I play the role of Phone Guy, post credits, in this animated version of the video game FNAF: Sister Location.
The creator really brings this franchise to life in a new way, creepy, twisted and deadly.
The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost
A man has a curious tale of a ghost encounter, but is it true? Clayton insists he possesses the same abilities as the ghost who taught the skills to him.
Starring: Christopher Andrew Norris, Jessica Rainville, James Hare, James Wheeler II, Matthew Hutton, Samantha V. Hutton, Nicole Russin-McFarland
I play the lead Clayton
The Binary Saga
Audio Drama about two planets in a binary system. Pen-Pal style correspondence sent back and forth with a 1 light year delay. Written by two writers who are unaware of what the other will send.
I play the role of Havi, Jayzuns best friend in the episode "The Unsent Message"
Home Studio
MICROPHONE
Rode NT1A Condensor
INTERFACE
Focusrite Scarlett Solo
DAW
Adobe Audition
Contact
Find me on social media!
Use the contact form to request an audition!
Alternatively send me an email and tell me about your project at:
Testimonials
"A very versatile and creative voice actor. I can attest that he is a great hand for any production.
Always enthusiastic, reliable, and professional"
Ross K. Foad - Director - Series of Mana/Musings (Web Series)
"He provided his voice for my most recent KOTOR Machinima project and did a fantastic job!
Very pleasant to work with and delivered all lines on time as requested. Highly recommend!"
D. Varkor - Director - KOTOR: Heart of Darkness (Animated Machinima Feature)
"He does an amazing job as Bernard in my ongoing animated series 'Transportation Station'.
He records his lines on time and the audio quality and delivery are always excellent. He has certainly brought a
great deal of character to his role"
Sally Basler - Writer/Producer - Transportation Station (Animated Series)
"James brings a calm and professional manner on set. He takes direction well and has a versatile range
equally adept at subtle nuanced performances and bold dynamic character work. James is patient, observant
and manages his energy well throughout the day and is a naturally strong communicator both verbally and
physically."
Sam Birmingham - CCIXR Studio Manager (MOCAP)