20 Celebrities With The Most Recognizable Voices, According To These Redditors

Some voices are impossible to forget, and Reddit had plenty to say about the celebrities who own them. From gravelly movie legends to cartoon favorites, certain performers are recognized the second they speak.

That was the question behind a Reddit thread from u/pokeboy626, who asked which celebrity voices are instantly recognizable. The responses ranged from iconic action stars to beloved comedians, and the list quickly turned into a nostalgia trip for anyone who has ever heard a voice and known exactly who it belonged to.

Here are 20 of the most memorable picks, and a few of them may surprise you. Reddit

1. Samuel L. Jackson

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2. Christopher... Walken

He once asserted that he speaks the way he does because of his German immigrant parents, who had to continually translate things in their minds. Thus, they had these gaps when they had to think of a word in English. So, he only recently learned to speak in that manner.

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3. Arnold Schwarzenegger

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4. Morgan Freeman

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5. Sean Connery

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6. Alan Rickman

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7. Gilbert Gottfried

He is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He is famous for his shrill voice and emphasis on crude humor. He voiced the parrot Iago in Disney's Aladdin animated films and TV show, Digit LeBoid in Cyberchase, and Kraang Subprime in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Gottfried was the voice of the Aflac Duck until 2011.

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John Davidson shouted a racial slur at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo at the BAFTAs, and refused to apologize.

8. Fran Drescher

...miiiistaah shEFFiiiiiiield....

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9. James Earl Jones

Luke, I am your father...

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10. David Attenborough

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11. Danny DeVito

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12. Owen Wilson

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13. Chris Rock

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14. Robin Williams

One of the greats. You will be missed...

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15. Patrick Warburton

His acting roles often rely on his distinctive deep, booming voice and large physique.

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16. J.K. Simmons

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17. Phil Hartman

Hi, I'm Troy McClure!You may remember me from such films as...Reddit

18. John Ratzenberger

He is known for his role as mailman Cliff Clavin on Cheers (1982–1993) and for many voiceovers in Disney and Pixar movies.

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19. Matthew McConaughey

Mr. "I don't own a shirt."

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20. Tim Curry

The original Pennywise, the Dancing Clown from IT.

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Well, do you agree with Redditors? Are these the most recognizable voices?

We often wonder who the people behind the voiceovers for commercials and cartoon TV shows are. And we are ashamed to admit it; they make even commercials sound good and make us want to rewatch them.

And these people are the reason.

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