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Neil Ross Biography

Birth Name:Neil Ross

Birth Place:London, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Developed an avid interest in becoming a disc-jockey after his family moved to San Diego and he started listening to KFWB
  • Quote: "Narration is close to being my favorite kind of voiceover work․ It's storytelling, just like the elder speaking to the tribe around the campfire, telling tales of the ancestors․"
  • Has voiced and narrated everything from cartoon characters to commercials to the Academy Awards, and does his narration work in an American accent even though he did not move to America until he was 12 years old
  • Was a radio personality, working on stations including KGMB in Honolulu, KCBQ in San Diego, KYA in San Francisco and KMPC in Los Angeles
  • His voice can be heard in many video games, including in "Baldur's Gate" as Eldoth and in the "Leisure Suit Larry" series as the narrator
  • His voice is featured on the commercial break segments of the 'Weird' Al Yankovic song, "I Can't Watch This․"
  • Was backstage with Jim Morrison and the Doors when they made their only appearance in Hawaii

Awards

  • 2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Comedy/Musical: nominated