Don LaFontaine
Biography
Donald LeRoy LaFontaine was an American film, television, and voice actor born on August 26, 1940, in Duluth, Minnesota. Known professionally by his name and also as Don La Font, he established a prominent career recording voice work primarily for film trailers and reviews, as well as television advertisements, network promotions, and video game trailers. His extensive body of work includes recording more than 5,000 film trailers and hundreds of thousands of television advertisements. He was recognized as the King of Movie Trailer Voices. Don LaFontaine passed away on September 1, 2008, at the age of 68.
Career overview
Donald LeRoy LaFontaine was an American film, television, and voice actor who was especially known for his work on film trailers and reviews. Born on August 26, 1940, in Duluth, Minnesota, he built a prolific career in voice acting. During his lifetime, he recorded more than 5,000 film trailers and hundreds of thousands of television advertisements, network promotions, and video game trailers. He was also known as Don La Font and was recognized as the king of movie trailer voices. His extensive credits and promotional work established him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Don LaFontaine passed away on September 1, 2008, at the age of 68.
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Full Filmography
34 titles- 10 Truths About Love (2023)
- In a World... (2013) as Himself
- Coming Attractions: The History of the Movie Trailer (2009) as Self
- Random! Cartoons (2008) as Announcer (voice)
- Free Radio (2008) as Don LaFontaine
- Fanboy (2008) as Announcer (voice)
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) as Movie VO Voice (voice)
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) In Memory Of
- Head Case (2007) as Self
- American Dad! (2005) as Movie Trailer Announcer (voice)
- Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005) as Promo Announcer (voice)
- Fillmore! (2002) as Narrator (voice)
- Santa vs. the Snowman (2002) as Narrator (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Narrator (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as FOX Announcer (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Don LaFontaine (voice)
- Claire Makes It Big (1999) as Wild Horses Trailer Narrator (voice)
- Sandman (1998) Writer
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Wormhole X-Treme Trailer Announcer
- 5 Men and a Limo (1997) as Himself
- Plump Fiction (1997) as Voice-Over (voice)
- The Birdcage (1996) as Radio Newscaster (voice) (uncredited)
- The Cable Guy (1996) as TV Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
- Back 2 Back: The Toronto Blue Jays 1993 World Series Champions (1993) as Narrator
- Renegade (1992) as Opening Sequence Narrator (voice)
- One Light, One World (1992) as Narrator
- One Light, One World (1992) Presenter
- A Man Called Sarge (1990) as Narrator
- Dick Tracy: Behind the Badge, Behind the Scenes (1990) as Narrator
- Willow: The Making of an Adventure (1988) as Narrator (voice) (as Don La Fontaine)
- Lazer Tag Academy (1986) as Narrator (voice)
- St. Helens (1982) as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- Coming Apart (1969) Sound Editor
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Don LaFontaine best known for?
Don LaFontaine is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including In a World... (2013), Random! Cartoons (2008), Fanboy (2008), Doctor Mordrid (1992).
When and where was Don LaFontaine born?
Don LaFontaine was born on August 26, 1940 in Duluth, Minnesota, USA. They passed away on September 1, 2008.
How many credits does Don LaFontaine have?
Don LaFontaine has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2023.
What is Don LaFontaine's background in cinema and television?
Donald LeRoy LaFontaine was an American film, television, and voice actor born on August 26, 1940, in Duluth, Minnesota. Known professionally by his name and also as Don La Font, he established a prominent career recording voice work primarily for film trailers and reviews, as well as television advertisements, network...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Fanboy (2008) as Announcer (voice) — aged about 67
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Wormhole X-Treme Trailer Announcer — aged about 56
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) as Movie VO Voice (voice) — aged about 66
- Fillmore! (2002) as Narrator (voice) — aged about 61
- Family Guy (1999) as Narrator (voice) — aged about 58
- Family Guy (1999) as FOX Announcer (voice) — aged about 58
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