Movie preview voiceover guy?

All theatrical movie trailers (seem to) use the same guy in all of the voiceovers. Who is he, and why does he do all of the previews?

I believe his name is Don LaFontaine. As to his motivation, or reason for his immense popularity, I know not.

Nice work, johnboy, and welcome to the SDMB.

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Sorry to imply that you are a newbie, johnboy. That’s what I get for looking at your post count and not your date registered. :slight_smile:

Thanks for the info, but the question remains: How did he become so popular and get into the position he’s in now?

Hey KneadToKnow, you were pretty much right the first time. Although I stumbled across this board for the first time about a year ago, this is only about the second or third time I had anything interesting to say and definitely the FIRST time anybody has welcomed me.

Thank You.