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Douglas
Male voice actor
Los Angeles, United States
Adult (30-50), Older Sound (50+) voice
Douglas, in a few words
Douglas Wayne Ricketts is a versatile voice actor, announcer, and audiobook narrator known for clear, authoritative delivery, character versatility, and broadcast‑quality production. Recently selected to narrate the first English-language audiobook in Glen Cook's iconic "Garrett, P.I." series (as well as being considered to bring all of the books to audio life), Douglas has over 30+ years of voice-over and audio editing experience including over a decade of award-winning professional radio broadcasting in Anchorage, Alaska and Palm Springs, California. With a strong baritone voice and natural or bold announcer delivery, he has also played characters in radio parodies & commercials ranging from elementary-school age children to ancient professors with a vaguely European accent and much more. He also has stand-up comedy and live improv experience with some impersonation skills. With credits spanning EA Sports, Sega, award‑winning radio work, and a rapidly growing audiobook catalog, he brings professional polish and storytelling instinct to every project.
""I highly recommend Douglas Wayne Ricketts, who has brought this book to life with his outstanding voice and recording capabilities. He is a skilled professional who has perfected his craft." (Krinken Rohleder, author of "Cognitive Attack Surface" -- April 2026)
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