Gary Mason

Gary Mason is a professional voiceover actor with a rugged voice and a kind heart. His sound is best described as rough, husky and smoky, but not lacking in any smoothness or accessibility. From a motorcycle riding criminal to the guy next door who helps shovel your driveway, and even to a three-piece suit adorned gangster, Gary’s voice runs the gamut on characters. His background matches his sound. Gary is a veteran with over 40 years of service in the US Navy. He brings his military discipline and determination to everything he does, including his voiceover projects. Gary started acting back in high school, but put it off to pursue his career in the armed forces. Now retired, he is back and more passionate than ever. As a member of the Navy, Gary had the opportunity to travel all over the world, from Europe and Asia, all the way to Australia. He even lived abroad in Naples, Italy for five years. Travelling is still something he’s passionate about, and has given him an open mind and more depth in his vocal performances. When he’s not working or travelling, you’ll probably find him on the road in his Renegade Trike or in the backyard jamming to classic rock (he’s a sucker for a good guitar solo) while smoking a brisket to share with friends. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Gary currently lives and works in Springfield, Virginia. He produces from his professional-grade home studio equipped with Diamond Series VocalBooth, a Sennheiser MK4 mic and Apollo Twin MKII interface, as well as a 2020 iMac Pro running Studio One Artist (5.0) and IZotope RX8. Whether you need an outlaw or an angel, let Gary Mason give your brand the soft heart and rough edges it needs. Gary Mason’s on screen acting career has been anything but traditional. He caught the acting bug early, in middle and high school, and truly loved being part of a production and entertaining audiences. However, life intervened (as it always does) and he took a brief hiatus (of 41 years) to join the Navy as an active duty member, and later a federal employee, while raising a family. Now, the 41 years are over—Gary is back and better than ever, and having the time of his life. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, Gary surrounded himself with what you might call “men of ill repute,” and had his fair share of run-ins with the law. To say he deeply understands the criminal element would be an understatement; with this knowledge he’d make an excellent fictional cop or criminal. He didn’t exactly join the Navy to escape prosecution, but to take a detour from a road that was leading to prosecution. While in the Navy, Gary had the opportunity to see the world, from Europe to the Middle East, and the Far East to Australia. That exposure to many different cultures and walks of life has shaped his worldview to what it is today, one that recognizes we all have a lot more in common as humans than we think; we live, we love, we strive to make a positive impact in our short time on this Earth. Specifically in his short time, Gary has enjoyed a number of wild memories many people will only ever dream of: he’s been catapulted from the deck of an aircraft carrier underway, dangled from a wire below a helicopter out to sea, and even managed large complex technical programs for the DoD. There’s no doubt that as an actor, Gary brings this wealth of adventure and understanding to his performances. If you’re looking for someone with the actual experiences you are trying to portray, Gary Mason is undoubtedly your guy.