That Voice Sounds Familiar
You’re sitting by the TV, or in a theater, or waiting for a YouTube video to load, and a car commercial appears. You think to yourself: “I know that voice.” These automotive ads feature very familiar narrators. But you just can’t quite place it.
Want to know who it is on the other end of that car advertisement? Luck for you that Automopedia has its fingers on the pulse of the auto advertising industry.
Robert Downey Jr. for Nissan
Former Hollywood bad boy Robert Downey Jr. has performed a complete 180 when it comes to his behavior – with hit movies like Sherlock Holmes, Iron Man and Due Date, his star is shinning again. Include a huge contract to be the voice of Nissan (along with the promotion of an all new Leaf electric car) Downey seems to be doing no wrong.
Michael C. Hall for Dodge
These days we know Michael C. Hall as Dexter, the Miami forensics investigator and killer of killers. But the Golden Globe-winning actor, who shot to stardom on the HBO series Six Feet Under, is also lead on a slew of new Dodge ads.
Kevin Spacey for Honda
The produce alone might have been worth the trip to Honda’s recording studio, where two-time Oscar award winner Kevin Spacey tells us, as hot indie band Sleigh Bells plays in the background, just how cool the hybrid CR-Z sports coupe is.
Jeff Bridges for Hyundai
Hey, man, you know like, The Dude knows what he wants when he’s like, trying to get a new ride. And film legend Jeff Bridges knows how to talk up one of the fastest growing car companies in America’s history, Hyundai.
Tim Allen for Chevrolet
To Chevrolet, and beyond! The Toy Story and Home Improvement star tackles Chevy’s new Cruze ads, all of which use sarcasm and wit to tease their small car competition.
Jon Hamm for Mercedes-Benz
Not sure who Jan Hamm is? You may not know the name, but you know his face. He’s star of TV’s Mad Men, and the recent cinematic masterpiece The Town. He also wants you to head over to the nearest Mercedes dealer, as these new ads will inform you.
Bronson Pinchot for VW
Yes, he is best known for 80′s TV and film (Perfect Strangers, the Beverly Hills Cop movies) – but Bronson Pinchot can be heard on television these days as the voice of updated Volkswagen vehicles.
Sam Elliot for Ram Trucks
Too bad you can’t see Sam Elliot’s epic ‘stache on TV, but his iconic voice can be heard on the all new RAM advertisements for the updated Chrysler truck brand. And yes, that’s Cher behind him in the photo above.
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