Duncan Bakke brings a fresh, contemporary voice with a naturally upbeat and inviting tone. His delivery is crisp and conversational, with a subtle charm that’s both approachable and engaging. Whether voicing playful characters, bright commercial reads, or informative content, Duncan’s versatility and genuine energy shine through. He has a clear sense of timing and a relatable sound that connects with audiences across genres.
“I have been doing voices and impressions for as long as I can remember” says Duncan, who often drove his parents to despair with his constant imitations of funny character voices from television shows and animated movies. This natural talent and interest in voice work continues to this day.
“I love when a performance from a voice actor in a video game just smashes through the screen and grabs you, whether it’s MOCAP or pure Voice-over. I’ve long thought that interactive media has the potential to connect with people closer than any other and I want to be part of that connection”.
Voice Qualities
- Tone: Friendly, youthful, energetic
- Energy: Natural, upbeat, contemporary
- Style: Conversational, bright, versatile
- Accents: Kiwi, General NZ, light neutral
- Strength: Approachability, character charm, modern cadence
Strengths & Specialties
- Commercial: Youth brands, lifestyle, retail, and tech
- Narration: Informative, upbeat explainer and e-learning
- Character Work: Animated, cheeky, relatable roles
- Audio Drama: Modern drama, slice-of-life
- Corporate: Clear, professional, friendly tone for internal content
Studio & Recording Capabilities
Duncan provides clean, professional audio suitable for commercial, digital, and broadcast applications.
