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About Eric

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Looking for the perfect voice to bring your brand’s story to life—strong, cool, relatable, and totally on point? That’s exactly what you’ll get when you work with Eric Smies.

With over 20 years of experience, Eric adds vibrant energy to any project, whether it's a commercial, promo, e-learning module, corporate narration, telephony, video game, animation, audiobook, or anything in between. He'll deliver the exact read you need to make your message stand out and cut through the noise.

Working from a state-of-the-art professional home studio, Eric uses top-tier equipment to ensure the highest quality audio for your project. He’s available via Source Connect, ipDTL, and Zoom, so you can connect with him seamlessly, wherever you are.

  • Eric, originally from the Windy City of Chicago, now calls Los Angeles home. A classically trained actor and singer with a BFA in Professional Theater from Butler University, he has performed in a wide range of productions—from Hamlet to Guys and Dolls—across the country.

    As a seasoned voice-over artist, Eric has lent his voice to commercial campaigns and narrations for major brands like Uber Eats, Public Storage, Walmart, Burger King, KFC, Rent-A-Center, and Best Buy, helping to elevate their messaging with authenticity and energy.

    Eric’s passion for storytelling has led him to narrate and produce over sixty audiobooks in various genres, bringing each one to life with his dynamic voice and engaging performance.

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2022 SOVAS Nominee - Outstanding Promo Demo
2021 SOVAS Nominee - Outstanding Gaming Demo

BROADCAST QUALITY STUDIO:
-Fully Treated Recording Space
-Sennheiser MKH416 & Neumann TLM103
-Avalon VT-737 Pre-amp
-Apollo Twin X Audio Interface
-Pro-Tools & Adobe Audition CC
-Source Connect & ipDTL

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3X Ironman 140.6 finisher and 6x Ironman 70.3 finisher

What They're Saying...

  • “You did such an incredible job with Jack’s perspective! Thank you for the amazing work you did!”

    Abbie Emmons - Author - The Otherworld

  • "Eric literally blew me away! He’s that good!"

    Chuck Duran - Producer and Host of VO Buzz Weekly

  • “Eric is a talent with a wide range. He brings enthusiasm, personality and charm to every project. He is a joy to work with”

    Jodi Gottleib - Award Winning Promo Producer for major networks including CBS, ABC, NBC, Showtime, TBS and USA.

  • “Another masterful narration. Thanks for really enhancing the story with your talented voice work.”

    JT Patton - Author

  • “Hi! You did the voice for Atlan in my vampire trilogy (“The Vampires Will Save You,” etc) and I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the way you read Atlan’s character! It’s absolutely brilliant. I feel like you really brought him to life in a wonderful way, and I’m so grateful”

    Rebecca Kenney - Author - Pandemic Monster Series

  • “The only thing that concerns me is his flawless performance”

    Brent Marshall - VoicesNow

  • “This guy is the best narrator out there”

    L.A. Jacob - Author

  • “Eric handled my complex novel dealing with a plethora of dialects and a myriad of nuanced emotions with expert precision. He has a professional pride and demeanor that is a pleasure to work with. As the late Noble Willingham said in City Slicker, “I’m as happy as a puppy with two peckers.”

    Charles L. Templeton - Author - Boot, A Sorta Novel of Vietnam

  • “An absolute pleasure to work and collaborate with”

    Neil Kammerman - President - The NAK Group

  • “Thank you so much! You got rave reviews on your work and your work ethic”

    Melissa Elkins - M&M Productions USA

  • “Eric Smies’ narration is a perfect companion to the book, elevating it to even higher immersion levels. Smies transitions from wonderfully twisted literary prose, to amusing quips and colorful dialogue from diverse characters with all sorts of quirks and accents.”

    onlinebookclub.org

  • “He recorded the audiobook of my novel, and it sounds even better than the inner voice that dictated the novel to me”

    Samuel Miller - Author - Interstate Providence

Previous Work

Whole Foods - Curbside Pickup

RIBEE VR

Public Storage

Lenovo CTC Onboarding

Political - NC Senate

Cargo - Holiday Album

Audiobooks

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Cover of the book titled 'The Vampires Will Save You' by Rebecca F. Kenney, featuring dark, gothic imagery with red roses, a dagger, and a skull.
Cover of a vampire novella titled "Brothers of Blood" by J.T. Patten, featuring a dark background with a face and hand of a vampire, blood on lips, and intricate gold and silver designs.
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Book cover for 'Interstate Providence' by Samuel Miller, narrated by Eric Smies, featuring a black car on a highway with a large highway sign overhead.
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Contact Me

I would love to hear from you. Please fill out the form below and I’ll get right back to ya!

☎ (773)387-1961
✉ eric@ericsmies.com

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Representation

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RSA ENTERTAINMENT

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IMPRESSIVE TALENT

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