About James
James Hare is a Spotlight registered Voice Actor and Actor from the UK. His work ethic is professional and friendly and has a versatile and creative approach to Acting with over 10 years experience in the voiceover and entertainment industry. His natural voice has been described as engaging, trustworthy and articulate and can go from a mid to high range in a number of accents and characterisations including; American-Southern States, American-Standard, Australian, Central Scottish, Dutch, Edinburgh, French, German, Glasgow, Heightened RP, London, RP, Scottish-Standard. His natural accent is Southern English, Hampshire, Surrey.
Based in his home studio in the UK he began his voice acting journey learning from industry experts D’Arcy Smith, Katelyn Reid (Vocal Combat), Nina Zendejas (Voice Coach) and Tom Clarke-Hill (Voices in Animation), as well as attending classes by renowned Casting Directors such as Sirena Irwin, Pamela Goldman and Steve Blum. Most recently has had private coaching from casting director and animation voice over coach Sara Jane Sherman.
James has had an ambition since childhood to voice characters in animation and video games and enjoys working across multiple genres for Film, TV, Podcasts and Web Series. His dream project would be to work on an animated series or film for Disney, Prime or Netflix. His most recent voice acting roles he plays the lead 'Emilian' in drama/action Podcast Katabasis. The lead 'Bernard' in upcoming animated feature film Fat Chance (2024) and 'Henry Stein' in the recently released Dream's Come to Life (2022) animated film.
James can also be heard in award nominated animated series Transportation Station as Bernard. The Guardian in Point & Click Adventure Game 'Twilight Oracle' on Steam and as Mike in the latest 48 hour drama festival 'Ghosts'. See his featured section for roles and links.
Twilight Oracle
Journey to a strange world in search of the fabled Oracle in this fantasy comedy point & click adventure.
Play as Leo, a struggling student with the ability to breathe underwater, and explore a desert island and the depths of an alien ocean to uncover your school’s dark past.
I play The Guardian
48 Hours - No Evil
48 Hours of No Evil is an audio drama podcast consisting of 3 different pieces of audio fiction- written, recorded, and edited all within 48 hours!
Centering around the theme of See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil.
I play Ruggle.
48 Hours - Ghosts
It's the Ghostbust- I mean the Ectoplasmic Cleanup Crew! Here to help you with all your ghost cleanup problems! As the crew cleans their gear, shares stories, and begins to wind down from their latest gig, some mischievous ectoplasm takes over their car. When hijinks ensue- who you gonna call?
I play Mike and Ghostly Voice
The McNormals
The McNormals are a family of Martians who have just moved to earth and are still figuring out how everything works.
Animated comedy series following the lives of the McNormals family.
I play Chuck and Bodyguard #2
The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost
A man has a curious tale of a ghost encounter, but is it true? Clayton insists he possesses the same abilities as the ghost who taught the skills to him.
Starring: Christopher Andrew Norris, Jessica Rainville, James Hare, James Wheeler II, Matthew Hutton, Samantha V. Hutton, Nicole Russin-McFarland
I play the lead Clayton
Dog Days of Duplicity
It's a stifling hot summer in the Underworld city of Duplicity, and the Nightmares are ready for an island getaway.
There's only one snag, however, and it might unravel their plans for fun in the sun.
New animated series coming in 2024, I reprise my lead role Bernard.
I also play Siren Guard #2
Dreams Come to Life
An animated short based on the Bendy and the Ink Machine videogame franchise and novel. I play ex-employee of Joey Drew studios who has returned to his old workplace to discover a horrifying secret.
Now available to watch on YouTube!
I play the role of Henry Stein.
Transportation Station
Transportation Station follows the ongoing adventures of Bugs and G as they work as the engineer and train conductor of the Terror Train.
From the awesome creative mind of Sally Basler. I play the recurring role of Bernard Papadopoulos.
Episodes 1-7 are available on YouTube here.
Animated feature film 'Fat Chance' starring Bernard coming 2024.
Sister Location
This is an animated adaptation of the FNAF video game Sister Location. The creator really brings this franchise to life in a new way, creepy, twisted and deadly.
I play the role of Phone Guy, post credits.
The Binary Saga
Audio Drama about two planets in a binary system. Pen-Pal style correspondence sent back and forth with a 1 light year delay. Written by two writers who are unaware of what the other will send.
I play the role of Havi, Jayzuns best friend in the episode "The Unsent Message"
Katabasis
Audio Drama about a band of battle worn Roman legionnaires who fight their way to safety after the Varian disaster in 9 a.d.
Coming Fall 2023! Stay tuned! IMDB page.
I play the role of the lead character Emlian, whose eyes the battle and escape are seen through.
The Amelia Project
From the amazing minds of Oystein Ulsberg Brager and Philip Thorne and Ida Oppen The Amelia Project is a dark comedy podcast about a secret agency offering a very special service: Faking its clients' deaths and bringing them back with a new identity!
I play 2 roles in an upcoming episode due early 2023.
Check out the Amelia Project website for more information!
MICROPHONE
Rode NT1A Condensor
DAW
Adobe Audition
INTERFACE
Focusrite Scarlett Solo
Contact
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Home Studio
Remote-Capable
24 hour Turn-around
"A very versatile voice actor. I can attest that he is a great hand for any production.
Always enthusiastic, reliable, and professional"
Ross K. Foad - Director - Series of Mana/Musings (Web Series)
"He provided his voice for my most recent KOTOR Machinima project and did a fantastic job!
Very pleasant to work with and delivered all lines on time as requested. Highly recommend!"
D. Varkor - Director - KOTOR: Heart of Darkness (Animated Machinima Feature)
"He does an amazing job as Bernard in my ongoing animated series 'Transportation Station'.
He records his lines on time and the audio quality and delivery are always excellent. He has certainly brought a
great deal of character to his role"
Sally Basler - Writer/Producer - Transportation Station (Animated Series)