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Hogan in 2023

Harlan Hogan is a voice actor and author. He has provided the voice-overs for countless commercials, documentaries and films. Many famous advertising catch phrases such as: "Strong enough for a man...", "You never get a second chance to make a first impression...", "When you care enough to send the very best..." and " Quaker Life, It's the cereal even Mikey likes...", ranked 10th in TV Guides list of best commercials, have been performed by Harlan. [1] He has also written several books on the subject of voice acting.

Life and career

Early career

Hogan worked his way through Illinois Wesleyan University as a disc jockey on local radio station, WIOK, graduating with a BFA in theater. [2] A variety of jobs followed including program director of WHUT radio, speech coaching for J. Walter Thompson, advertising copywriting at Advanced Systems, Inc. and even a job in computer sales at the Honeywell Corporation. [2]

Voice-over

Hogan began acting full-time finding a niche doing voice-overs for radio and television ads. Soon Hogan was known in the industry for doing high-profile ads for Raid, Life cereal, Head & Shoulders, and McDonald's "You Deserve a Break Today" campaign. [3] With a career that expands over 30 years Hogan has been acclaimed as a "Voiceover superstar" [4] and "one of the most sought after voice-over actors in the US" [5]

Writing

Harlan Hogan has authored two books and a DVD on the subject of voice acting. Additionally he has written the scripts for numerous educational and corporate productions including the five-part educational series "The Almost Painless Guide to United States Civics" which won silver and bronze medals at the New York Festivals competition in 1999 and 2000. [6] His books and distinguished career have made him in demand for interviews and commentary on the voice over industry on TV, [7] magazines [8] [9] [10] and newspapers including the New York Times. [11]

Theatrical and Film Acting

Although not his mainstay Hogan has appeared in a number of theatrical and film productions including recent performances as Edvard Lunt in the Chicago production of Beth Henley’s "Impossible Marriage" [4] and Ivan in the 2007 feature-length film, "Dimension" [12] which came in first in the Experimental category at the 2007 Indie Gathering film festival. [13]

References and footnotes

  1. ^ http://www.post-gazette.com/tv/19990630commercial4.asp (June 30, 1999) "And now, just pause for the best words from the sponsors" Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Article
  2. ^ a b Harlan Hogan (November 2002) "VO Tales and Techniques of a Voice-Over Actor". Allworth Press ISBN  1-58115-249-3
  3. ^ "Vigil, Jerry (March 2005). "Interview: Harlan Hogan, Voice Actor, Chicago, Illinois". Radio and Production Magazine". Archived from the original on 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2006-12-22.
  4. ^ a b "Abarbanel, Jonathan (March 28, 2005). "Voiceover Harlan Hogan back in theatre". REELCHICAGO.COM". Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved December 22, 2006.
  5. ^ Screenplayer.sg[ permanent dead link]
  6. ^ Broadview Media (March 22, 2001). "Almost Painless Guide Wins Bronze at New York Festivals" Press Release Retrieved 2006-01-18
  7. ^ "Interviews on CNN The BIZ, WGN Channel 9 and News 12 New Jersey". Archived from the original on 2006-12-25. Retrieved 2006-12-22.
  8. ^ "Rosenburg, Milt (December 17, 2002). "Extension 720 with Milt Rosenburg" Interview WGN Radio". Archived from the original on November 11, 2006. Retrieved December 22, 2006.
  9. ^ (4/12/2006). "Doors opening..." Progressive Railroading Magazine as prominent voice over actor along with Don LaFontaine and Nancy Cartwright (actress)
  10. ^ Seth Stevenson (March 28, 2005). "The Voice-Over Gets a Makeover" Slate Magazine
  11. ^ Newman, Andrew Adam (March 4, 2007). "The Larynxes That Invaded Broadway" New York Times
  12. ^ Harris, Matthew Scott (Director). (2007). "Dimension" Film
  13. ^ The Indie Gathering film festival, first place award, Dimension Archived 2008-05-12 at the Wayback Machine

Bibliography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Hogan in 2023

Harlan Hogan is a voice actor and author. He has provided the voice-overs for countless commercials, documentaries and films. Many famous advertising catch phrases such as: "Strong enough for a man...", "You never get a second chance to make a first impression...", "When you care enough to send the very best..." and " Quaker Life, It's the cereal even Mikey likes...", ranked 10th in TV Guides list of best commercials, have been performed by Harlan. [1] He has also written several books on the subject of voice acting.

Life and career

Early career

Hogan worked his way through Illinois Wesleyan University as a disc jockey on local radio station, WIOK, graduating with a BFA in theater. [2] A variety of jobs followed including program director of WHUT radio, speech coaching for J. Walter Thompson, advertising copywriting at Advanced Systems, Inc. and even a job in computer sales at the Honeywell Corporation. [2]

Voice-over

Hogan began acting full-time finding a niche doing voice-overs for radio and television ads. Soon Hogan was known in the industry for doing high-profile ads for Raid, Life cereal, Head & Shoulders, and McDonald's "You Deserve a Break Today" campaign. [3] With a career that expands over 30 years Hogan has been acclaimed as a "Voiceover superstar" [4] and "one of the most sought after voice-over actors in the US" [5]

Writing

Harlan Hogan has authored two books and a DVD on the subject of voice acting. Additionally he has written the scripts for numerous educational and corporate productions including the five-part educational series "The Almost Painless Guide to United States Civics" which won silver and bronze medals at the New York Festivals competition in 1999 and 2000. [6] His books and distinguished career have made him in demand for interviews and commentary on the voice over industry on TV, [7] magazines [8] [9] [10] and newspapers including the New York Times. [11]

Theatrical and Film Acting

Although not his mainstay Hogan has appeared in a number of theatrical and film productions including recent performances as Edvard Lunt in the Chicago production of Beth Henley’s "Impossible Marriage" [4] and Ivan in the 2007 feature-length film, "Dimension" [12] which came in first in the Experimental category at the 2007 Indie Gathering film festival. [13]

References and footnotes

  1. ^ http://www.post-gazette.com/tv/19990630commercial4.asp (June 30, 1999) "And now, just pause for the best words from the sponsors" Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Article
  2. ^ a b Harlan Hogan (November 2002) "VO Tales and Techniques of a Voice-Over Actor". Allworth Press ISBN  1-58115-249-3
  3. ^ "Vigil, Jerry (March 2005). "Interview: Harlan Hogan, Voice Actor, Chicago, Illinois". Radio and Production Magazine". Archived from the original on 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2006-12-22.
  4. ^ a b "Abarbanel, Jonathan (March 28, 2005). "Voiceover Harlan Hogan back in theatre". REELCHICAGO.COM". Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved December 22, 2006.
  5. ^ Screenplayer.sg[ permanent dead link]
  6. ^ Broadview Media (March 22, 2001). "Almost Painless Guide Wins Bronze at New York Festivals" Press Release Retrieved 2006-01-18
  7. ^ "Interviews on CNN The BIZ, WGN Channel 9 and News 12 New Jersey". Archived from the original on 2006-12-25. Retrieved 2006-12-22.
  8. ^ "Rosenburg, Milt (December 17, 2002). "Extension 720 with Milt Rosenburg" Interview WGN Radio". Archived from the original on November 11, 2006. Retrieved December 22, 2006.
  9. ^ (4/12/2006). "Doors opening..." Progressive Railroading Magazine as prominent voice over actor along with Don LaFontaine and Nancy Cartwright (actress)
  10. ^ Seth Stevenson (March 28, 2005). "The Voice-Over Gets a Makeover" Slate Magazine
  11. ^ Newman, Andrew Adam (March 4, 2007). "The Larynxes That Invaded Broadway" New York Times
  12. ^ Harris, Matthew Scott (Director). (2007). "Dimension" Film
  13. ^ The Indie Gathering film festival, first place award, Dimension Archived 2008-05-12 at the Wayback Machine

Bibliography


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