Peter K. O'Connell — Award-Winning Voice Actor & Live Announcer

For over 40 years, award-winning American voice actor and live announcer Peter K. O'Connell has delivered versatile, broadcast-quality voiceover for national brands, regional campaigns, corporate narration, and live events worldwide.

Peter is known as “America’s Friendly Neighborhood Voiceover Talent”.

Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Peter serves clients across the United States and internationally from his state-of-the-art, Source-Connect-equipped professional recording studio. His voice has become a trusted presence in advertising, corporate communications, e-learning, and live event production—known for his range, reliability, and producer-friendly approach.

SIGNATURE MEDIA CAMPAIGN WORK
Peter's voice has been featured in some of America's most memorable advertising campaigns:
• Crest Toothpaste — High-energy character voice work for "Pro-Active Defense" national campaign
• Duracell Batteries — Confident, authoritative delivery for battery brand commercials
• L.L.Bean — Warm, relatable narrator for the "Be An Outsider" campaign
• Maaco Auto Body Shops — The friendly everyman voice behind the iconic "Uh-Oh, Better Get Maaco" campaign
• Kraft Dinner (Canada) — Character voices "The Pony" and "The Jockey" for national TV commercials
• Ford Motor Company — Voice of regional Ford dealer television and radio campaigns

NOTABLE CLIENTS
Peter has voiced projects for leading brands and organizations including:

Fortune 500 & Global Brands:
Disney Cruise Line, Amazon Web Services (AWS), IBM, General Electric, Accenture, Deloitte, Novartis, Shell, Ericsson

Consumer Brands:
Tic Tac, Lowe's, Sleep Number, Papa John's Pizza, Bonefish Grill, First Watch Cafe, Western Union, Culligan Water, Pizza Hut

Media & Broadcasting:
PBS, iHeartMedia, Audacy (formerly Entercom), SXM Media (Sirius XM/Pandora), Starz

Government & Education:
U.S. Army, New York State Department of Labor, North Carolina State University, Los Angeles County Metro

Regional Clients:
AAA Western & Central New York, Tops Friendly Markets, Massachusetts Lottery, Delaware Lottery, Cleveland Browns, First Bank

VOICEOVER SPECIALIZATIONS

Commercial Voiceover:
Television, radio, streaming platforms — automotive, retail, healthcare, financial services, consumer products
Corporate Narration:
Product explainers, service launches, marketing campaigns, brand videos, training modules
E-Learning & Training:
Corporate training, compliance modules, educational content, safety videos
Character Voice Acting:
Animation, video games, commercials, educational content
Live Announcing & Emcee (Voice of God/VOG):
Award shows, corporate events, conferences, fundraisers, sports events — delivering professional, engaging introductions and announcements from the stage or booth
Political Advertising:
Candidate campaigns, issue advocacy, ballot measures
Broadcast Imaging & Promo:
Radio station imaging, TV affiliate promos, podcast intros

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Career Start: Peter's broadcasting career began in 1980 after securing the first-ever radio station internship at WFXZ-FM while attending Canisius High School in Buffalo, New York. He went on to become a professional on-air talent at WVUD-FM in 1982, also serving as Commercial Production Manager there.

Early Success: While attending the University of Dayton, he hosted Dayton, Ohio's #1-rated Saturday night request show on WVUD-FM, a 50,000-watt station serving three states.

Company: Peter is the owner and principal voice talent of audio'connell Voiceover Talent, a division of O'Connell Communications, LLC.

Geographic Journey:
• Born and raised: Buffalo, New York
• College years: Dayton, Ohio (University of Dayton, Radio & Television Broadcast Major)
• Professional base (30+ years): Buffalo, New York
• Current studio location (2016–present): Raleigh, North Carolina (Research Triangle Park area)

STUDIO & TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Recording Studio:
• Studiobricks One Plus acoustic booth (3.5' x 5.5', professionally treated)
• Premium microphones: Neumann TLM-103, Sennheiser 416
• Software: Adobe Audition, Twisted Wave
• Remote recording: Source-Connect Standard (username: audioconnell)
• Turnaround: 24–48 hours standard; same-day available

Audio Quality: Broadcast-standard, professionally treated recordings suitable for national television, radio, streaming platforms, and corporate distribution.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION
• Award-winning voice talent (specific awards available upon request)
• Featured in The Buffalo News (November 2025) — profile by contributing columnist Erik Brady
• Featured in VoyageRaleigh Magazine (April 2024) — "Rising Stars" profile
• Featured in CanvasRebel — entrepreneurship and creative career feature

VOICEOVER INDUSTRY REPUTATION
What producers say:

"Peter’s enthusiasm for what he does really shines through, and that’s what makes him so great to work with. Not only is he versatile in his vocal range, but he actually wants to get it right for the client. Every project we’ve done together is always a pleasure because of his speed and attention to detail. Peter is that rare find in the voiceover world!"
— Andy West, National Creative/Imaging Director — iHeartMedia | TheStudio

"If you're a video producer who needs a professional voice talent I recommend Peter K. O'Connell. Not only does Peter have impressive national voiceover credits and an incredibly versatile voice acting range, he is one of the nicest, most easy-going and directable talents I've worked with in all my decades of media production. He sure made my job easier when one client wanted a bazillion narration changes after approving the script. Thanks Peter!"
— Bruce Wittman, Owner and Executive Producer — Eagle Video Productions

"With quick turnarounds and many years of experience, Peter is ever so reliable and great at his craft while delivering confident reads that are backed by enthusiasm that is real and authentic for commercial work. When tapped to go into the character vault, Peter is great at trying new characters, voices, and nailing the specs, coupled with a great sense of humor which is also an important trait for character work!"
— Steve Pogatch, Senior Manager — SiriusXM Media - Studio Resonate

"During the 20 years of owning my studio I have had nothing but positive experiences with Peter K. O'Connell as a voice actor and announcer. He's always available, has a great attitude, is extremely versatile, and takes direction very well."
— Shaun M. Mullins, Owner - Propellerhead Media

VOICEOVER TEACHING & COACHING
Peter founded the Voice Over Workshop, offering private coaching and training for aspiring voice talent. He also authored the free e-book The Voiceover Entrance Exam, available at audioconnell.com.

PERSONAL
Peter lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife, children, and Bucky, his "voiceover superdog" who has become a beloved fixture in his social media presence.

The Origin Story:
In 1969, kindergarten teacher Sister Donna Marie at Medaille School (Buffalo, NY) took her class on a field trip to radio station WEBR-AM. Five-year-old Peter walked into the control room and instantly knew: whatever he did in life would involve a microphone. That certainty has defined his 40+ year voiceover and broadcasting career.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Website: www.audioconnell.com
Phone: 716-572-1800 or 919-283-1516
Email: peter@audioconnell.com
Source-Connect: audioconnell
Payment: PayPal, Zelle or Venmo accepted (50% to start, balance on delivery)

VOICEOVER DEMOS AVAILABLE (Link lead to demo player
Listen to Peter's voice across multiple styles and formats:

• Commercial Demo
• Character Voice Demo
• Automotive Commercial Demo
• Voice of God / Live Announcer / Emcee Demo
• Narration Demo
• E-Learning Demo
• Explainer Video Demo
• Political Commercial Demo
• TV Promo Demo
• Radio Voice Imaging Demo
• Message On-Hold Demo