Tim GU

What is your native language?
Dutch.

How many languages do you speak?
Dutch and English.

Do you sing?
Yes, I've sung for a few productions.

What types of voice overs do you do?
Commercials (Television, Radio, Online), Audio-Visuals, Trailers, Promos, Synchronisation (Stop Motion, Animation, Live Action, Video Games), Station Voices for TV and Radio (currently History Channel NL and KINK radio), Instruction videos, Inflight videos, Children's entertainment, Voice response systems, Navigation systems (both the British and Australian TomTom voices), Moving Storyboards, Demos, Pitches, Presentations, Events and Meditation Apps.

Have you ever done any acting in theatre or film?
Yes. Television. Theatre. Some Film. With as a highlight, a recurring character in a Dutch Soap Opera (92 episodes).

How long have you been a voice artist?
Since 1995.

Have you done any work as a voice actor that stands out or you consider your best work?
A definite highlight was doing all the male voices for an award-winning stop motion film called "Under the Apple Tree" by Erik van Schaaik. I see it as a great compliment that I get asked for such a variety of different styles, sounds, accents and productions.

When did you realize you were good at doing voice overs?
The first time I was able to pay for a full shopping cart with my voice-over earnings.

Do you have a funny anecdote about a voice over job you’ve done?
A female voice-over and I were once tested and booked for a WE (clothing brand) commercial. Two sessions with two duos before us had already tried and failed. Much to our surprise though... as "WE" was the only thing we had to say.

What compliments do you get about your voice?
I've heard so many wonderful things from people. All credit goes to my parents, though.

Do you have a hobby or passion relevant to voice overs that you’d like to comment on?
Designing and pasting together my own voice-over website was a very rewarding experience. Apart from that, I love playing with language and words.