Aaron Freeman
Had to do a voiceover session yesterday. We needed a DJ voice -- kinda in the style of Wolfman Jack. So we checked out the local talent agencies, and settled on a guy who came in and did a bang-up job. His name is Aaron Freeman.
You're probably saying "Oh! You mean THE Aaron Freeman?!?", because EVERYBODY else I've mentioned him to has responded like that. (Seriously!) But if you haven't heard of him, don't feel bad -- the truth is, I hadn't heard of him before either. Don't get me wrong -- he was a talented professional, a sincere gentleman, a true mensch (in many senses of the word!), and an extremely nice guy -- and he did have the vibe of someone... distinctive. But I really didn't think too much about it -- he's an actor, right? Well, after seeing all these surprised looks on everyone's faces, I needed to check this guy out. I've now been to his website (see link above), and he's really a Renaissance man -- actor, comedian, writer, entrepreneur, father, athlete, and probably several other titles I've failed to mention. Features on NPR. Articles in the Chicago Tribune. Owner of an art gallery. Trainer for his twin daughters, Artemis and Diana (a.k.a. "the goddesses"), in their junior triathlons (I met the girls too -- really great personalities).
I admire people who set off and create their own path through life; as unique and ambitious and wide-spread as it may turn out to be. I'm glad to have met Mr. Freeman, and to have gotten to know him a bit (personally, as well as through his website). He's laid a very positive impression and example on me.
You're probably saying "Oh! You mean THE Aaron Freeman?!?", because EVERYBODY else I've mentioned him to has responded like that. (Seriously!) But if you haven't heard of him, don't feel bad -- the truth is, I hadn't heard of him before either. Don't get me wrong -- he was a talented professional, a sincere gentleman, a true mensch (in many senses of the word!), and an extremely nice guy -- and he did have the vibe of someone... distinctive. But I really didn't think too much about it -- he's an actor, right? Well, after seeing all these surprised looks on everyone's faces, I needed to check this guy out. I've now been to his website (see link above), and he's really a Renaissance man -- actor, comedian, writer, entrepreneur, father, athlete, and probably several other titles I've failed to mention. Features on NPR. Articles in the Chicago Tribune. Owner of an art gallery. Trainer for his twin daughters, Artemis and Diana (a.k.a. "the goddesses"), in their junior triathlons (I met the girls too -- really great personalities).
I admire people who set off and create their own path through life; as unique and ambitious and wide-spread as it may turn out to be. I'm glad to have met Mr. Freeman, and to have gotten to know him a bit (personally, as well as through his website). He's laid a very positive impression and example on me.
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