ANIMATION VOICE ACTOR CASTING

Hire Voice Actorsfor Animation

Bring your animated characters to life with voices that fit their personalities, emotions, and stories.

Discover voice actors for animation, indie cartoons, animated series, short films, and explainer videos. Explore talent profiles, listen to available demos, and find performers for your next production.

Creating a cartoon, short film, or animated series? Find voice talent suited to your characters and production needs.
DISCOVER ANIMATION TALENT

Meet Your Next Animation Voice Actor

Every animated character needs a voice that feels believable. Explore animation voice actors with different vocal styles, accents, and performance strengths. Compare available demos, review their profiles, and discover talent for lead characters, supporting roles, narration, and more.

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6 animation-relevant profilesListen first. Find your fit.
Wyatt Korell
Wyatt Korell
Animation · Video games · Visual novels
HeroicVillainousNarrator
English · General American
Commercial SampleOriginal profile demo
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Sky Sentrell
Sky Sentrell
Animation · Video games · Visual novels
RaspyCharacter / Cartoon
English · Generic American
Sky Sentrell Voice Over Demo ReelOriginal profile demo
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Kaitlyn H
Kaitlyn H
Animation · Anime dubs · Audio dramas
SoftWarmEnergetic
English · Accent not listed
Character VoicesOriginal profile demo
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Nicholas Gatlin
Nicholas Gatlin
Animation · Anime · Video games
WarmEnergeticRaspy
English · General American
Character Demo ReelOriginal profile demo
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ZielloVoices
ZielloVoices
Animation · Videogames · Interactive
AnimationVideogames
English · General American
Character Demo 2022 - Anthony ZielloOriginal profile demo
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Matt Candelario
Matt Candelario
Animation · Video games · Audiobook
AnimationVideo games
Language not listed · English (RP, Cockney, Northern)
Interactive DemoOriginal profile demo
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FIND THE RIGHT CHARACTER VOICE

From Lead Characters to Supporting Casts

Animation voice acting goes beyond reading dialogue. The right performer can bring personality, emotion, humor, and consistency to a character throughout the story. Explore the types of performances your production may need.

Lead Characters & Heroes

Bring protagonists to life with expressive performances that support emotional scenes, character growth, and memorable storytelling.

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Villains & Antagonists

Find voices for powerful, mysterious, comedic, or complex antagonists whose performances help define the conflict.

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Comedic & Supporting Characters

Cast sidekicks, friends, creatures, and supporting roles that add humor, personality, and depth to animated worlds.

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Narrators & Storytellers

Discover narration talent for animated introductions, explainers, and voice-led storytelling.

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SIMPLE ANIMATION CASTING

How to Hire Voice Actors for Animation

Finding the right voice starts with understanding your characters and project requirements. DimVoices helps creators discover talent and share casting opportunities.
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Explore Animation Voice Talent

Browse relevant voice actor profiles and identify performers whose voices may suit your animated characters.

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Listen to Voice Demos

Review available samples for tone, emotional range, vocal style, and character suitability.

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Share Your Casting Requirements

Prepare character descriptions, sample lines, project details, recording expectations, and compensation information. Post a casting opportunity through the available platform workflow.

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Choose the Right Performer

Evaluate interested or shortlisted actors, discuss deliverables and terms, and proceed according to the agreed project arrangement.

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PERFORMANCE THAT FITS THE STORY

What Makes a Great Animation Voice Actor?

Great animation voice actors do more than create unusual voices. They understand the character's motivations, respond to direction, and deliver performances that feel consistent from scene to scene.
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Character Interpretation

A strong performer understands a character's personality, relationships, and emotions rather than relying on a single vocal trick.

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Emotional Range

Animation can move quickly between humor, excitement, fear, tenderness, and dramatic moments. Convincing performances need flexibility.

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Distinct Character Voices

When one performer voices multiple roles, those characters should remain recognizable and consistent.

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Timing & Dialogue Delivery

Comic timing, natural reactions, pacing, and synchronization with visual storytelling all influence the final performance.

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Recording Quality

Clear, consistent audio reduces avoidable editing work and helps maintain quality across scenes and recording sessions.

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Direction & Consistency

Reliable performers respond to creative feedback and preserve a character's voice throughout the project.

PLAN YOUR PRODUCTION BUDGET

How Much Does Animation Voice Over Cost?

The cost of hiring animation voice actors depends on the scope of your production, the number of characters, script length, recording requirements, and intended use.

A short animated explainer with one narrator may require a different budget from a character-driven series with multiple speaking roles. Some projects use per-line, per-session, or project-based arrangements.

When planning your budget, consider the total dialogue, number of recording sessions, vocal intensity, direction, revisions, pickups, delivery formats, and usage rights.

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Recording and direction requirements

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Revisions and pickups

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Distribution and usage rights

Before hiring

Before hiring, clearly communicate your budget and expectations. Confirm what is included in the agreed fee, whether additional recording sessions may be needed, and how the recordings can be used.

BETTER BRIEFS, BETTER AUDITIONS

Prepare Your Animation Casting Brief

A clear casting brief helps voice actors understand the performance you need and decide whether the project suits their skills.

Whether you're casting cartoon voice actors for a short film or building an ensemble for an animated series, include enough information for a focused audition.

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Project Overview

Describe the animation's format, genre, audience, and overall tone.

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Character Descriptions

Explain each character's personality, age portrayal, relationships, emotional traits, and role in the story.

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Voice Direction

Describe accent preferences, vocal energy, speaking style, and any relevant character references without requiring imitation of protected performances.

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Audition Lines

Provide short sample dialogue that reveals the character's emotional range and conversational style.

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Budget & Compensation

Explain whether the project is paid, how compensation is structured, and what work is included.

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Recording Requirements

Specify expected audio quality, format, naming conventions, delivery method, and any directed-session needs.

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Timeline & Usage Rights

Include important dates, revision expectations, intended distribution, and any proposed AI voice or synthetic-use terms requiring explicit disclosure and consent.

A MARKETPLACE FOR CREATIVE VOICES

Why Find Animation Voice Actors on DimVoices?

Discover Character-Focused Voice Talent

Explore performers with different voice styles, interests, and creative specialties, including animation and character-based projects.

Hear Available Voice Demos

Listen to available performance samples and evaluate how an actor's voice might fit your production.

Connect Through Casting Opportunities

Create a project brief, discover relevant profiles, and explore opportunities to work with voice actors through the DimVoices marketplace.

QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU CAST

Frequently Asked Questions About Animation Voice Actors

Where can I hire voice actors for animation?
You can explore voice actors for animation through talent marketplaces such as DimVoices. Review actor profiles, listen to available voice demos, and compare performance styles to find someone suited to your characters. You can also prepare a casting brief and post your project.
How do I choose the right animation voice actor?
Start with the character's personality, emotional range, and role in the story. Listen for believable delivery, consistency, and the ability to express different emotions. Provide clear audition lines when casting so you can evaluate performances against the same brief.
How much does it cost to hire cartoon voice actors?
Rates vary by project scope, script length, performer experience, recording requirements, distribution rights, and revisions. A short animation with a few lines differs significantly from a full series. Share your requirements and budget before agreeing on the work.
Can animation voice actors record remotely?
Many voice actors offer remote recording, but equipment, recording quality, availability, and session capabilities vary. Confirm the actor's setup, file specifications, and ability to attend directed sessions before making arrangements.
Can one voice actor perform multiple animated characters?
Yes. Some performers specialize in distinct character voices and can handle multiple roles. Review relevant demos or request character-specific audition samples to ensure each voice remains consistent and distinguishable.
What should I include in an animation voice acting casting call?
Include project details, character descriptions, audition lines, preferred vocal qualities, script scope, compensation, recording specifications, deadlines, revisions, and usage rights. A complete brief helps actors assess the opportunity and deliver more relevant auditions.
Who owns the recorded voice performance?
Usage and ownership depend on the agreement between the creator and performer. Confirm licensing, intended distribution, revisions, reuse, and any AI training, cloning, or synthetic voice permissions before recording. Do not assume a recording includes unrestricted rights.

Find the Voice Behind Your Next Animated Character

Discover animation voice actors, explore available demos, and find talent to bring your characters and stories to life.