David Attenborough Impressionist and Voiceover Artist

David Attenborough impression cartoon illustration in a tropical rainforest

Need a convincing David Attenborough impression to bring your script to life? I’m Darren Altman, a professional voiceover artist and Britain’s Got Talent live semi finalist with more than 25 years’ experience performing celebrity impressions.

I’ve performed my David Attenborough voice for Heart Breakfast, Capital, Channel 5, Ryanair, Apple Music and The National Lottery, across commercials, promos, comedy films and branded content. Send me your script and I’ll be happy to record a bespoke demo and deliver your finished voiceover promptly. You can also direct the recording session live, so we get the style and tone exactly right.

Capital Radio Mockumentary

Capital got in touch and asked me to perform my David Attenborough impression for a mockumentary about its breakfast presenters, Jordan, Sian and Chris. The finished film was used across Capital’s social channels and shows how the voice can work brilliantly for comedy, branded content and radio promotion.

David Attenborough Impression for Heart Breakfast and Amanda Holden

Heart Breakfast asked me to write and perform a David Attenborough style narration for footage of Amanda Holden in the studio. The finished film was shared by Heart and shows how the Attenborough voice can turn everyday footage into a funny, polished piece of branded content.

David Attenborough Voiceover for Big Brother

Channel 5 invited me into the Big Brother house to perform live as Sir David Attenborough during a task based around wildlife. It was a real pinch me moment! I directed the housemates as they pretended to be animals, creating a funny and memorable television sequence built around the voice.

David Attenborough Impression for Ryanair

Ryanair commissioned me to bring a nature documentary feel to this advert. It’s a strong example of how a David Attenborough style voiceover can make a commercial script funnier, more distinctive and immediately recognisable.

Charlie Sloth and Apple Music Promos

Legendary Hip Hop DJ Charlie Sloth contacted me directly to record a series of David Attenborough style promos for his Apple Music Beats 1 show. The brief combined the calm authority of a wildlife documentary with the energy of hip hop radio.

How to Do a David Attenborough Impression for The National Lottery

After reaching the Britain’s Got Talent live semi finals, The National Lottery asked me to film a short masterclass showing how I create the voice, step by step. It demonstrates the detail behind the impression, from the measured pace to the softer, whispered delivery.

Dubai Rugby 7s Promo

This next video was for Dubai Rugby 7s, who wanted my David Attenborough style voice for their promo to give their event a playful natural history feel. It shows how the impression can work for sport, event marketing and social content.

David Attenborough Style Voiceover for BestHeating TV Commercial

BestHeating commissioned me to record this TV commercial in a gentle, whispered natural history style. It’s not a direct David Attenborough impression, but it uses a similarly calm, whispered delivery to give the advert warmth, humour and a distinctive documentary feel.

David Attenborough Impression FAQs

Can I book Darren for a David Attenborough style voiceover?

Yes. I regularly record David Attenborough style voiceovers and sound alike performances for adverts, promos, web videos, animation, comedy scripts and corporate content.

Can you record from your own studio?

Yes. I record from a broadcast quality voiceover studio and can deliver clean, fully edited audio quickly.

Can I listen in and direct the recording session live?

Yes! Live directed sessions are available via WhatsApp, Cleanfeed, Zoom or whichever setup works best for you to connect.

Can you help make the script sound more authentic?

Absolutely! If needed, I can help shape the phrasing so it has more of a natural history documentary feel, while still keeping your message clear.

How quickly can you deliver?

Turnaround depends on the script length, but I can often record on the same day, subject to availability.

Need a David Attenborough style voiceover for your project?

Get in touch and let me know what you’re working on. I'll be happy to help!

Contact Darren