Need a Brian Blessed impression for an advert, animation, game, promo or comedy script?
I’m Darren Altman, a British voiceover artist, character voice actor and celebrity impressionist with more than 20 years’ experience. I was also a live semi-finalist on Britain’s Got Talent, performing celebrity impressions.
I provide the huge theatrical energy associated with a Brian Blessed style voice, from booming Voice of God announcements and dramatic character reads to quieter, controlled character moments.
Every performance is shaped around the script, so the words stay clear and the comedy or sales message lands.
This is a radio advert for Mitsubishi featuring my Brian Blessed impression.
The script called for a bold, larger than life performance that could cut through a busy commercial while keeping every word clear.
I recorded several deliberately over the top Youtube ads for gaming and electronics retailer CeX.
The scripts needed a huge Brian Blessed character voice that could grab attention immediately, drive the comedy and still deliver the sales message clearly.
Watch a selection of the CeX promos below.
This CeX promo has reached a massive 55 million views on YouTube.
If you need a Brian Blessed impressionist for a commercial project, I can tailor the pace, energy and intensity to suit the script.
This larger-than-life style works for radio adverts, TV commercials, web videos, social media campaigns, branded content, corporate videos, promos, parody voiceovers, comedy scripts, animation and games.
A booming voiceover does not need to stay at full volume. A deep theatrical whisper, controlled build or sudden explosive finish can make the performance funnier and give the key words more impact.
I was contacted by ITV, who asked me to provide the prerecorded Voice of God announcements for its prime time production, The Real Full Monty On Ice.
The brief specifically called for a big, booming Brian Blessed-style delivery to match the scale and humour of the programme, but not a direct Brian Blessed impression.
The same approach can work for show openings, event videos, award announcements, nominee introductions, winner reveals and deliberately dramatic comedy moments.
Alongside celebrity impressions, I create original character voices for animation, games, commercials, attractions, toys and audio productions.
I can be heard voicng Grampy Rabbit and Grandpa Pig for Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida.
I can develop a voice from your script, artwork or character description and provide different performance options where required.
This social media campaign and TV commercial for Mighty Nuts called for a big, booming Brian Blessed-style voice impression.
All voiceovers are recorded in my broadcast quality London studio using a Neumann U87 microphone.
I can record independently from your brief and supply clean, fully edited audio ready for production, or you can direct the recording live over Source Connect, Cleanfeed, Zoom or Teams.
Send me your script, intended usage and deadline and I will come back to you with a quote.
I can also record a short custom sample so you can hear how the Brian Blessed impression works with your words before you book.
Darren Altman is an independent impressionist and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Brian Blessed.