Harlan Hogan

Harlan Hogan (born September 30, 1946) 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 [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] . He has also written several books on the subject of voice acting.

Life & 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.Harlan Hogan (November 2002) "VO Tales and Techniques of a Voice-Over Actor". Allworth Press ISBN 1581152493] 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.Harlan Hogan (2002) VO Tales and Techniques of a Voice-Over Actor. Allworth Press ISBN 1581152493]

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. [ [http://www.rapmag.com/backissues/Mar05hilights.html Vigil, Jerry (March 2005). "Interview: Harlan Hogan, Voice Actor, Chicago, Illinois". Radio and Production Magazine] ] With a career that expands over 30 years Hogan has been acclaimed as a "Voiceover superstar" [http://www.reelchicago.com/archive.cfm?storyID=814 Abarbanel, Jonathan (March 28, 2005). "Voiceover Harlan Hogan back in theatre". REELCHICAGO.COM] ] and "one of the most sought after voice-over actors in the US" [ [http://screenplayer.sg/?cat=16 Screenplayer.sg] ]

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 [http://www.newyorkfestivals.com/ New York Festivals] competition in 1999 and 2000. [ [http://www.broadviewmedia.com/news/PR4.htm Broadview Media (March 22, 2001). "Almost Painless Guide Wins Bronze at New York Festivals" Press Release Retrieved 2006-01-18] ] His books and distinguished career have made him in demand for interviews and commentary on the voice over industry on TV [ [http://www.harlanhogan.com/in_the_news.shtml Interviews on CNN "The BIZ", WGN Channel 9 and News 12 New Jersey] ] , magazines [ [http://www.wgnradio.com/SHOWS/EX720/list200212.htm Rosenburg, Milt (December 17, 2002). "Extension 720 with Milt Rosenburg" Interview WGN Radio] ] [ [http://www.progressiverailroading.com/transitnews/article.asp?id=8671 (4/12/2006). "Doors opening..." Progressive Railroading Magazine] as prominent voice over actor along with Don LaFontaine and Nancy Cartwright (actress)] [ [http://www.slate.com/id/2115865/ Seth Stevenson (March 28, 2005). "The Voice-Over Gets a Makeover" Slate Magazine] ] and newspapers including the New York Times [ [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/04/theater/04newm.html?_r=1&ref=theater&oref=slogin Newman,Andrew Adam (March 4, 2007). "The Larynxes That Invaded Broadway" New York Times] ] .

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" [http://www.reelchicago.com/archive.cfm?storyID=814 Abarbanel, Jonathan (March 28, 2005). "Voiceover Harlan Hogan back in theatre". REELCHICAGO.COM] ] and Ivan in the 2007 feature length film, "Dimension" [ [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0473351/combined Harris, Matthew Scott (Director). (2007). "Dimension" Film] ] which came in first in the Experimental category at the 2007 Indie Gathering film festival. [ [http://theindiegathering.com/07%20Winners.htm The Indie Gathering film festival, first place award, Dimension] ]

References and Footnotes

Bibliography

* [http://www.allworth.com/VO_Tales_and_Techniques_of_a_Voice_Over_Actor_p/1-58115-249-3.htm Hogan, Harlan (November 2002) "VO: Tales & Techniques of a Voice-Over Actor". Alworth Press ISBN 1581152493]
* [http://www.amazon.com/dp/193114043X/ Fisher, Jeffrey P., Hogan, Harlan (February 2005). "A Voice-Actor's Guide to Home Recording". ArtistPro Publishing ISBN 193114043X]
* [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F6MOQ2/ Douglas Spotted Eagle, Frances, Mannie (Directors) Fisher, Jeffrey P., Hogan, Harlan (Writers) (2005) "Voice Over Success - What You Must Know to Compete in Today's Vo Market" VASST Training DVD-Video]

External links

* [http://www.harlanhogan.com/ Official Site]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0389530/ Internet Movie Database entry]
* [http://www.ibaseentertainment.com/trailer.php Trailer for IBase Entertainment]
* [http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/9790/ Announcement of alliance with VoiceMarketer.com]
* [http://marquiswhoswho.com/ Who's Who in Entertainment and Who's Who in America, VIP # 3953564]
* [http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/septerra-core-legacy-of-the-creator/credits Voice-over for Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator Game]
* [http://www.rodneysaulsberry.com/stepup.php Featured in Rodney Saulsberry's upcoming book "Step up to the Mic!", Chapter 11, Words of Wisdom from the Pros, Page 121]