Stephen James
Professional voice actor, award-winning voice coach, director, producer, agent

Master of The King's Speech

"The Coach who coaches the coaches"

Commercials Demo

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Voted "Louisiana's favorite vocal coach" by readers of the national industry publication, Backstage. (May 7th, 2015)

Telephone: 504-355-9673 - Cell: 228-424-0544

Email: stephenwordsmith@yahoo.com

AGENTS
Louisiana:
Lisa Fuller, Actors Choice Talent Agency
Mississippi: 
NOVA:The New Orleans Voice-over Agency
Texas: 
TAG Talent Voice-over

Versatility

Stephen James Voice Actor has a rare versatility borne of 45 years' experience, which enables him to fulfill just about any role required. His training has included Standard American English and the combination of that and his native British accent makes his natural voice perfect for commercials, narrations, voice-to-camera, animations, audio-books, and video games.


In addition, Stephen has developed several character voices and performs many British regional accents, including Irish and Scottish; while he also produces standard as well as characterized American accents.


Click on the individual demo tracks on the demo pages Demo Reels and Character Demos to listen to Stephen's range and versatility. An American accent demo reel is currently in production.

NOLA Voice Talent Celebrates 10 years..! 2009 - 2019

The NOLA Voice Talent Foundation - founded by Stephen James in 2009 -  kicked off its 10th year with the release of this superb video highlighting the work of the Foundation and its benefits to the performing community and to youth and the community at large.


Including interviews with Stephen James, Founder and Executive Director of The NOLA Voice Talent Foundation, and students George Trahanis and Dylan DePaula; as well as featuring excerpts from workshops and rehearsal programs.


Produced by Racquel Ezell, Elodie Photography and Media.

© 2019 The NOLA Voice Talent Foundation, Inc.

 

Testimonials

From Veleka Gray -  Leading actor and acting coach, Louisiana.
"One of the most prolific leaders in our community, always coming up with kind and creative ways to make members of our industry thrive and be happier."
From Daurice Cummings-Bealer of YOUR OWN PRODUCTION, INC., Louisiana:
"I have met Mr. James several times and have seen the way he teaches his students at meetings I have hosted. He has a very friendly yet effective and professional way of teaching his students. I have seen his students be able to use their skills that they learned from his classes to move forward in the world of entertainment. I would proudly endorse Mr. James to anyone who is interested in working in entertainment."

From Marx Rehder, Brunswick Floors, GA.:

"100% professional approach to everyone’s needs."