Eric sounds like the guy who already knows how this ends—and makes you want to hear it anyway.

Part voice actor, part storyteller, and a human shortcut to "that’s the one," he is the vocal equivalent of a knowing smirk. Originally from Chicago, Eric brings that Midwest "get it done" grit to the LA hustle. His reads feel less like a sales pitch and more like a captured moment shared between friends.

With over 20 years in the booth, he’s worked with heavy hitters like Uber Eats, Walmart, KFC, and Public Storage. Behind the mic, he has narrated over 80 audiobooks with the kind of immersion that makes listeners forget they’re sitting in traffic.

Eric records from a custom studio in Los Angeles where the audio is pristine, the turnaround is fast, and the gear has learned not to ask questions. He’s the guy you call when you need that hard-to-define magnetism—the kind that turns a standard script into a secret you actually want to keep.

Some voices just read the line. Eric gives it a pulse, a shadow, and the vague sense that it knows more than it’s telling you.

Available via: Source-Connect · ipDTL · Zoom

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Looking for a voice that grabs attention, has authenticity, and makes your brand unforgettable? Meet Eric Smies—the guy who brings words to life with style, energy, and a touch of cool.

With over 20 years behind the mic, Eric adds vibrant energy to any project, whether it's commercial, promo, e-learning, corporate narration, telephony, video game, animation, audiobook, or anything in between. Whatever the project, he nails the read that makes your message pop and cuts through the noise.

Working from his state-of-the-art home studio, Eric delivers broadcast-quality audio using top-tier gear, and he’s ready to connect live via Source Connect, ipDTL, or Zoom—making collaboration seamless no matter where you are.

Originally from Chicago (yep, the Windy City), Eric now calls Los Angeles home. He’s a classically trained actor and singer with a BFA in Professional Theater from Butler University, and he’s performed in projects ranging from Hamlet to Guys and Dolls in theatres across the country.

As a trusted voice for major brands like Uber Eats, Walmart, Burger King, KFC, Public Storage, and more, Eric knows how to elevate a campaign with authenticity and punch. He’s also narrated and produced over seventy audiobooks across multiple genres, turning every story into an immersive experience.

Bottom line? Eric doesn’t just read scripts—he makes them unforgettable.