Don LaFontaine, aka "The Movie Trailer Guy," is a legend in the world of commercials and narration. You wouldn't believe how much it costs to hire this person…and clients gladly pay it because his voice sells. In fact, they fight to hire Don even though there are plenty of actors out there who can give you a "Don LaFontaine" sound for less money. He also has a pretty good reputation in the industry for generosity, both with cash and in recommending others for jobs he thinks they need/deserve more than he does.
This would be a good time to think good thoughts about Don. At last report, he was in Cedars-Sinai Hospital in critical condition due to a blood clot lodged in his lung. We sure hope he makes it. Here's a nice little five-and-a-half minute profile of the man…