Rodney Saulsberry is an American

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performer, actor, vocalist, announcer and author, known for his voice work on commercials (

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), his three books ''You Can Bank on Your Voice'', ''Step Up to the Mic'', ''Rodney Saulsberry's Tongue Twisters and Vocal Warm-Ups'', the host of the popular podcast ''Success Talks With Rodney Saulsberry'' and the voice of

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in the 1994 animated TV series ''

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''. Saulsberry's first R&B album ''Rodney Saulsberry'' produced two ''Billboard''-charting singles, "I Wonder" and "Look Whatcha Done Now".

Film and television soundtrack vocal performances

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'' "Who Do You Love" (Writer, performer) *2010 ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' "Miracles" (Writer, Performer) *2010 ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' "I Like It Girl" (Writer, performer) *2010 ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' "I Gotta Lot of Friends" (Writer, performer) *2010 ''

The Bold and the Beautiful ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' (often referred to as ''B&B'') is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. It premiered on March 23, 1987, as a sister show to the Bells' other soap opera ''The Yo ...

'' "Love In Your Heart" (Writer, performer) *2010 ''Just Another Day'' “Better Than Before” (Writer, performer) *2009 '' Adventureland'' “I Need to Know” (Writer, performer) *1999 '' Michael Jordan: An American Hero'' “I’m So Glad You’re Mine” (Writer, performer) *1998 '' Prince of Egypt'' “Playing with the Big Boys” (Background vocals) *1997 '' Sprung'' “We Are Love” (Writer, performer) *1994 ''The Lion King'' “ Hakuna Matata” (Background vocals) *1994 ''

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'' “

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” (Background vocals) *1994 ''

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'' “I’ll Do Anything” (Background vocals) *1992 ''

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'' “Love Doesn’t Matter “ (Performer) *1988 ''

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'' “Alone” (Writer, performer)

Films, TV and audio

As an actor, his films include '' The Philadelphia Experiment'' (1984), ''

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'' (1989), and the animated feature '' The Invincible Iron Man'' (2007). His voice work includes audiobooks and numerous film trailers (''

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'', ''

Finding Forrester ''Finding Forrester'' is a 2000 American drama film written by Mike Rich and directed by Gus Van Sant. In the film, a black teenager, Jamal Wallace (Rob Brown (actor), Rob Brown), is invited to attend a prestigious private high school. By chance ...

'', ''

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''). He narrated the documentary ''Ax Handle Saturday: 50 Years Later'' (2010), ''Michael Jackson: Life of a Superstar'' (2009), Andy Bobrow's mockumentary ''

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'' (2004), a satire on

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'' (1994), and the Marvin Gaye ''E! True Hollywood Story'' (1998). Currently, Rodney is the radio announcer voice for the New Orleans Pelicans Basketball Team 2012 Season. ''Upscale Magazine'' regarded Saulsberry as "a voice to be reckoned with", while ''

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'' magazine labeled him "the voice of choice for behind-the-scenes-narration." On television, he has been seen in various guest-star roles, including the recurring role of Anthony Walker on ''

'' (1987) '' Law & Order: LA'' (2010) ''

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'' (1978), ''

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'' (1972), ''

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'' (1981), ''

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'' (1985), A team ''

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'' (1981), ''

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'' (1993), ''

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'' (2002) and ''

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'' (2002). He was a series regular in the role of Jeff Johnson on ''

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'' (1982). Saulsberry, who has composed original music for several productions, created the film, television and commercial music placement website, Tomdor Music, in the fall of 2011.

Animation

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'' - Freight Train *''

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'' - Ufwapo *''

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: Matriculated'' - Chyron *''

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'' - Additional voices *''

Duckman ''Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man'' is an American adult animated sitcom that aired on the USA Network from March 5, 1994, through September 6, 1997. It was created and developed by Everett Peck, and is based on characters he created in his 1 ...

'' - Additional voices *'' The Invincible Iron Man'' - James "Rhodey" Rhodes *''

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'' - Fasto *''

Skeleton Warriors ''Skeleton Warriors'' is a 13-episode cartoon series created by Landmark Entertainment Group, which originally aired in 1994 on CBS. The show was created by producer Gary Goddard. Summary The story takes place on the fictional distant planet of ...

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'' - Phillip Rollins/Sparky *'' Xyber 9: New Dawn'' - Willy

Video games

*'' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Hard Evidence'' - Everett Brower *'' Driver: Parallel Lines'' - Bishop *'' G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra'' - Heavy Duty *''

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'' - The Local Population *'' Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game'' - Richard Webber *'' SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs'' - Wells *'' Star Trek: Starfleet Command III'' -

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Public appearances

Saulsberry has performed on the television variety show ''

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'' and was the announcer for the 34th NAACP Image Awards and the 2003 Essence Awards. He was a guest presenter at the first annual Voice 2007 in Las Vegas and a featured speaker and panelist for two consecutive years at Voice Coaches Expo in

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. He has taught his voice-over workshop in various locations around the country that include, New York, Chicago, Nashville, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. He has also been a guest lecturer for the Theatre Department at Western Michigan University, California State University, Northridge and the Black Theatre Festival in

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. Saulsberry has appeared at several book-signing events, including Borders and Barnes and Noble, and he is a regular featured panelist and workshop instructor for the SAG Foundation in support of the

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Discography

;Solo Albums Rodney Saulsberry (Allegiance) (1984) Produced by Stanley Clarke Better Than Before (Tomdor) (2008) Produced by Rodney Saulsberry Crazy About Your Love (GFI Records) (2014) Produced by Rodney Saulsberry Christmas With Rodney Saulsberry (Tomdor) (2019) Produced by Rodney Saulsberry

Awards

In 2012, Saulsberry received a second nomination from the 44th NAACP Image Awards committee in the category of Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series for his role of Anthony on "The Bold and the Beautiful". In 2011, Saulsberry received a nomination from the 42nd NAACP Image Awards committee in the category of Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series for his role of Anthony on ''The Bold and the Beautiful''. Saulsberry played the lead role in the Academy Award-winning short film ''

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'' (1981).

References

External links

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NPR: "Voice-Over Biz with Rodney Saulsberry"Rodney Saulsberry's YouTube channelVoice Over TimesVoice Chasers
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