Erik Thompson Biography

Fast Facts

• Began his career with the L․A․-based radio station XTRA in '83 at the age of 24
• Made his acting debut in an uncredited role in the TV movie "Deadly Desire" in 1991
• Quote: "Radio has become a corporate mess․ Radio as we know it is coming to a close․․․Now that corporations have sucked the personality out of radio, why would someone not just use their iPod? When you follow the bottom line, you get the bottom․"
• Best known as a voice actor and television announcer who is the narrator for "The Universe" and "Shootout!"
• His work has appeared in programs on the Discovery Channel, the History Channel, Tru TV, and National Geographic, among others
• Has done commercials for companies like Toyota, NASCAR, and Marie Callender's Restaurants
• Has done voice-over work for several video games, including "Grand Theft Auto V," "Ready 2 Rumble Boxing," "Nox," and "The Journeyman Project․"