Bo Barker is an Emmy©, Voice Arts Awards© and other industry award-winning and recognized professional voice talent with what has been described as “that familiar voice with a unique tone”. He has voiced for some of the most recognized brands in the marketplace, as well as for leading Hollywood movie studios and content producers.
Respected industry leaders have called Bo a distinctive “signature voice” that resonates with the listener… as a result his voice has been found in varied venues around the globe.
He can credibly present the ubiquitous movie trailer or network promo voice. His sound and style provides a rich depth that has been called upon to represent established brands for major market commercial campaigns well as national product and DVD-feature releases. He can offer diverse read styles that conjure up true vocal portraits from varied settings ranging from the “deep south” all the way to a British-flavored performance.
Overall, Bo Barker can can vary from “knowledgeable and warm” for narration, to “cool, smooth and compelling ” for professional and corporate presentations. Despite his notable sound, Bo can capably be the “real, normal guy” as well. And he’s not afraid to evoke quirky, memorable character voices that remain believable.
Bo also offers an identifiable and influential radio station imaging voice for a wide array of formats from Classic Rock to Classical Music ….from Easy Listening to Today’s Country Hits. You may just be convinced that you have heard him somewhere before!
From his connected and equipped studio in the Midwestern USA, Bo has worked hand in hand with known creative forces in the major markets as well as with small business owners looking to bring their own promotional media and marketing goals to fruition.
No matter what your particular project might be, Bo can help sculpt the right approach for you. If you want to bring a unique, effective “voice to your vision”, Bo Barker can help make the difference!
Formação
Voiceover Training & Education:
Mentoring / Classes / Seminars & Workouts with:
Randy Thomas, Joe Cipriano, Harry Dunn, Richard Redfield, Patrick Fraley, Keith David, Dan Wright, Kelly Doherty, Jodi Gottlieb, Bill Ratner (James Alburger & Penny Abshire), Edge Studios (open calls), David Lyerly, Marc Cashman, J. Michael Collins, VoiceBank Weekly Workouts (varied guest directors & agents), Ryan Clark, Carol Monda, Dennis Kleinman, Carin Gilfrey, Brent Allen Hagel, Steve Rohr, Tracey Lindley, Yoni Mintz, Dustin Rubin, Amy Doering, Marty Byk, Jessica Felrice, Matt Ambrosia & others. Various competitive speech & drama training & competitions.
Experiência
SOME SELECT CLIENTS HAVE INCLUDED*:
Nike, American Battlefield Trust, Coca-Cola Corp. (Fanta), Gremore Marine, Hard Mountain Dew, Dude Wipes, Sanofi, Ziebart, Duracell, FamilyLife, Boehringer Ingelheim, WeTransfer, XELJANZ, USAA, Angry Orchard, AAA, Finish Ultimate, INDEED, Boston Scientific, JP Morgan Wealth Management, Audible Originals, Iowa State Athletics, Google Chromebook, FreeStyle Libre, Budweiser, Iowa PBS, Georgia Power, National Archives, Axon, Ajmal Perfumes, Amanoi Resort, LuLu Money, Stern Pinball, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Witte Museum, Eskimo, Harper Collins, CargoMax, HCB Center Console Yachts, Kawasaki USA, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Taco Bell, Lionsgate, McDonalds, Bayer, Ubisoft, CFI Services, Dawson Tire, AutoZone, Amtrak, GE Capital & more!
*(Numerous more credits in addition to those noted.)
ACCOLADES :
Upper Midwest Emmys® 2015 Winner | Broadcast Documentary Narration
One Voice® Awards (U.K. & U.S.A.)
2025 Nominee (USA) Radio - Commercial Best Performance - Male
2024 Nominee (USA)|Outstanding Demo Reel - Best Performance
- Documentary/TV Narration
2023 Nominee (USA)|Voiceover Artist of the Year (male) (repeat nom.)
2023 Nominee (USA)|TV / Web Commercials Best Performance (male)
2022 Nominee (USA)|Voiceover Artist of the Year (male)
2022 Nominee (USA)|Outstanding Live Event Announcer (VOG)
2022 Nominee (USA)|Corporate / Explainer Best Performance (male)
2021 Nominee (USA)|Best Political VO Performance (male)
2021 Nominee (USA)|Best Gaming VO Performance (male)
2021 / 2019 / 2018 Nominee (UK)|Best International VO Perf. (male)
SOVAS Voice Arts® Awards
2024 Nominee|Outstanding Spoken Word/Storytelling - Best Performance
(repeat Nom.)
2024 Nominee|Outstanding Narration Demo – TV Or Film – Best Voiceover
2023 Winner|Outstanding Spoken Word/Storytelling - Best Performance
2023 Nominee|Outstanding Commercial Campaign-TV/Streaming
- Best Voiceover
2021 Nominee|Outstanding Narration - E-learning - Best Voiceover
SOVAS That's Voiceover® Audition Spotlight
2023 - Top 6 Finalist - CBS2 LA Promo Competition
2024 / 2023 / 2022 / 2021 / 2020 - Top 40 - CBS Promo Competition
Other Awards & Recognition
Telly® Awards, IMPA® Awards (multiple award winner), VO Mastery®, EduAdAwards®, ROAM® Awards, Accolade Global Film Competition® (multiple award winner), Best Actor & Director Awards - New York®, Voice of various other nominated and awarded film festival and creative event-honored efforts. Regarded and vetted Consultant, Coach, Mentor to others in Voiceover field, selectively engaged with a limited number of persons at any given time (under the banner of “VO Concierge” since 2013).
Guest Lecturer - Univ. of Iowa Theater Arts Dept. (MFA students)
Promoções
ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES
editing
copy and script writing
Voiceover mentoring / coaching / casting director / Certified Life Coach & Life Purpose Coach