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Many networks, such as the Discovery Channel, History Channel, The Learning Channel, A&E and the BBC, have shows that cast voice over narrators to host their programs and bring the subject of their stories to life.  These shows are hosted and narrated, some by celebrities, many by professional narrators who make a career out of this type of voice over work. The narrator is first a storyteller who draws you in and gives depth to the overall experience of the visual story being played out on the screen.

David Attenborough wrote and narrated five episodes of the BBC show Planet Earth. In addition, he has been writing and narrating TV series and documentaries since 1971, and has amassed a large body of work with the majority being about nature and natural history. His work includes, but is not limited to:

• Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life (2009)
• Life in Cold Blood (2008, 5 episodes)
• The Natural World (2000-2007, 3 episodes)
• Are We Changing Planet Earth? (2006)
• Planet Earth (2006, 5 episodes)
• Life in the Undergrowth (2005, 5 episodes)
• Deep Blue (2003)
• The Life of Mammals (2002-3, 10 episodes)

Paul Markey, professional narrator and documentary editor for Discovery Networks, has edited and helped produce numerous documentaries about health issues, the planet Earth, and various other topics. He has worked with Discovery Channel, The Science Channel, Travel Channel and Animal Planet to produce some of the following documentaries for which he did the narrated voice overs:

• Revelation: The End of the World?
• Satellite Shootdown
• Most of Our Universe is Missing (2006)
• Castro – Discovery Channel (2007)
• HD Traveler: Berlin (2006)
• Tsunami: One Year Later (2005)
• National Body Challenge – VOD Special
• Cholesterol– DVD
• Deliver Me
• Discovery 1080: Tour de France
• Verminators

James Earl Jones is an actor and narrator famous for his rich, deep and velvety voice. He has appeared in hundreds of films since the early late ‘60s as well as being the narrator for many shows and documentaries. He has been the voice of the Olympic Games and has hosted many award shows and ceremonies. Jones has been nominated for Oscar numerous times and won 15 awards. His narration talents are spotlighted in the many projects he has worked on over the years, following are just a few of many:

• Malcolm X (1972)
• Allen Boesak: Choosing for Justice (1984)
• Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues (1988)
• JFK: The Day America Cried (1989)
• Wildebeest: Race for Life (1993)
• World of Discovery (1993)
• Africa: The Serengeti (1994)
• In Search of the Liberty Bell 7 (1999)
• The Washington Monument: It Stands for All (2000)
• Antietam: A Documentary Drama (2000)
• The Black Indians: An American Story (2001)
• By Any Means Necessary: The Making of Malcolm X (2005
• The Clinton 12 (2006)
• The Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy (2006)
• Searching for Orson (2006)
• Earth (2007)

Mike Rowe is a prominent narrator on the Discovery Channel. He has also been in countless animated cartoon shows and programs. In addition, Rowe has been involved with the Ford, the American Auto Maker. Hosting in multiple commercials for the corporation, Rowe brings a distinct presence and accessibility to both his acting roles and voice over work. Rowe’s credits include:

• The Most (2001, 2002)
• Worst Case Scenarios (2002)
• Dirty Jobs (2007-2010)
• Deadliest Catch (2007 – 2010)
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