In A World Where.... RIP Don LaFontaine

tiggerfan · 09-02-2008, 12:31 PM

The man behind all of those movie trailers has died at the age of 68.

Don LaFontaine, voice of movie trailers, dies - Yahoo! News

Coheteboy · 09-02-2008, 01:05 PM

Oh No!!!!!

Lost Boy · 09-02-2008, 01:36 PM

I heard about this on KNX news this morning. He was a remarkable man who probably was heard in more movies, TV shows and commercials than any other person in history. He was a nice man and led a good life. He will be missed by all voice over fans.

tiggerfan · 09-02-2008, 01:43 PM

We of course mourn his passing but I still find it amazing how much money he made off of the VO work.

Word is he made 6 figures for some movies.

ksejr1 · 09-02-2008, 03:47 PM

i had heard on the radio last week that he was in the hospital.
so sad to hear this news.

Barbossa · 09-02-2008, 04:25 PM

Don Lafontaine passed away today at the age of 68:
CTV.ca | Voice behind thousands of film trailers dies at 68

Known for all the movie trailers he has provided the voice for over the years. Here's a good video of Don:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http:...?v=7QPMvj_xejg

Gonna miss his voice.

PrincessY · 09-02-2008, 04:31 PM

Was he the same guy who did a Geico commercial some time ago?

PrincessY · 09-02-2008, 04:32 PM

Never mind. Found the answer to my own question when reading the link.

He was good.

royaldisneyfan · 09-02-2008, 07:30 PM

I've always liked his voice.

Movie trailers will never be the same. RIP Don LaFontaine

disneyfan07 · 09-02-2008, 11:19 PM

in honor of ole don, I present this:

in a world of great announcers, the great afterlife presents its newest member: Don Lafontaine. he has blessed the world with his 68 years of movie and tv announcements with that deep awe inspiring voice and a resonance that not only makes you excited about watching the movie or tv program but also presents such a preview in style. now playing in an ongoing, eternal time frame. rest in peace Don, you have certainly earned it.

Dan - Tasmic! · 09-03-2008, 07:30 AM

Source: ET: Movie Trailer Voice Dies at 68 - MSN Movies News&

Quote:

ET: Movie Trailer Voice Dies at 68
Sept. 2, 2008, 3:44 AM EST

Entertainment Tonight
Voiceover Master Don LaFontaine has died. He was 68.
LaFontaine, known as the "King of Voiceovers," died Monday afternoon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. LaFontaine's agent, Vanessa Gilbert, tells ET that he passed away following complications from Pneumothorax, the presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity, the result of a collapsed lung. The official cause of death has not yet been released.
Over the past 25 years, LaFontaine cemented his position as the "King of Voiceovers." Aside from being the preeminent voice in the movie trailer industry, Don also worked as the voice of Entertainment Tonight and The Insider, as well as for CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox and UPN, in addition to TNT, TBS and the Cartoon Network. By conservative estimates, he voiced hundreds of thousands of television and radio spots, including commercials for Chevrolet, Pontiac, Ford, Budweiser, McDonalds, Coke, and many other corporate sponsors. He recently parodied himself on a series of national television commercials for Geico. At last count, he has worked on nearly 5000 films, including appearances as the in-show announcer for the Screen Actors Guild and Academy Awards. Based on contracts signed, he has the distinction of being perhaps the single busiest actor in the history of SAG. Don is survived by his wife -- singer/actress Nita Whitaker, and three children: Christine, Skye and Elyse.

sailerm · 09-03-2008, 10:07 AM

He will be missed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http:...?v=KAnq10BBvvs

sailerm · 09-03-2008, 10:19 AM

Here's the Pledge of Allegiance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http:...jZj4NY7EM&NR=1

PirateMunkee · 09-03-2008, 10:24 AM

Been Discussed Here...

http://micechat.com/forums/movies/10...afontaine.html

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tiggerfan Minion Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 347.75 Miles From DL Hub Posts: 3,565	Re: In A World Where.... RIP Don LaFontaine We of course mourn his passing but I still find it amazing how much money he made off of the VO work. Word is he made 6 figures for some movies. __________________ Always remember that the size of a man's heart is not judged by how much he loves, but by how much he is loved by others

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09-02-2008, 04:25 PM	#6
Barbossa Arrrrrr Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 3,667	RIP: Don Lafontaine, the voice of movie trailers Don Lafontaine passed away today at the age of 68: CTV.ca \| Voice behind thousands of film trailers dies at 68 Known for all the movie trailers he has provided the voice for over the years. Here's a good video of Don: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http:...?v=7QPMvj_xejg Gonna miss his voice. __________________ Christmas signature coming soon.

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09-02-2008, 04:32 PM	#8
PrincessY Winter in Oceanside... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 13,462	Re: RIP: Don Lafontaine, the voice of movie trailers Never mind. Found the answer to my own question when reading the link. He was good. __________________ Visit my website here.

09-02-2008, 07:30 PM	#9
royaldisneyfan Zack is the Cy Guy! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Goin' to Kansas City. Kansas City Here I Come Posts: 2,910	Re: In A World Where.... RIP Don LaFontaine I've always liked his voice. Movie trailers will never be the same. RIP Don LaFontaine __________________ $"C:\Documents and Settings\martinla\My Documents\My Pictures\WINDVD Capture\cap014.jpg"$ *'It's me! I'm the bobblehead!'*

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disneyfan07 disneyland rocks!!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: southern california(well the very northern most tip of southern california anyway),usa Posts: 2,928	Re: In A World Where.... RIP Don LaFontaine in honor of ole don, I present this: in a world of great announcers, the great afterlife presents its newest member: Don Lafontaine. he has blessed the world with his 68 years of movie and tv announcements with that deep awe inspiring voice and a resonance that not only makes you excited about watching the movie or tv program but also presents such a preview in style. now playing in an ongoing, eternal time frame. rest in peace Don, you have certainly earned it.

09-03-2008, 10:07 AM	#12
sailerm Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado, US Posts: 1,902	Re: Mr Voice Passes at 68 He will be missed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http:...?v=KAnq10BBvvs

09-03-2008, 10:19 AM	#13
sailerm Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado, US Posts: 1,902	Re: Mr Voice Passes at 68 Here's the Pledge of Allegiance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http:...jZj4NY7EM&NR=1

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