Rodney Saulsberry
Rodney Saulsberry | |
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 Saulsberry in Glendale, California | |
| Occupation(s) | Voice-over artist, actor, vocalist, announcer, author |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse | Helen Montgomery (m. 1980) |
| Children | 1 |
Rodney Saulsberry is an American
Saulsberry's first R&B album Rodney Saulsberry produced two Billboard-charting singles, "I Wonder" and "Look Whatcha Done Now".
Film and television soundtrack vocal performances
- 2011 Paranormal Activity 3 "Who Do You Love" (Writer, performer)
- 2010 The Bold and the Beautiful "Miracles" (Writer, Performer)
- 2010 The Bold and the Beautiful "I Like It Girl" (Writer, performer)
- 2010 The Bold and the Beautiful "I Gotta Lot of Friends" (Writer, performer)
- 2010 The Bold and the Beautiful "Love In Your Heart" (Writer, performer)
- 2010 Just Another Day "Better Than Before" (Writer, performer)
- 2009 Adventureland "I Need to Know" (Writer, performer)
- 1999 Michael Jordan: An American Hero "I’m So Glad You’re Mine" (Writer, performer)
- 1998 Prince of Egypt "Playing with the Big Boys" (Background vocals)
- 1997 Sprung "We Are Love" (Writer, performer)
- 1994 The Lion King "Hakuna Matata" (Background vocals)
- 1994 The Lion King "Circle of Life" (Background vocals)
- 1994 I'll Do Anything "I’ll Do Anything" (Background vocals)
- 1992 Night and the City "Love Doesn’t Matter" (Performer)
- 1988 Midnight Crossing "Alone" (Writer, performer)
Films, TV and audio
As an actor, his films include
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Upscale Magazine regarded Saulsberry as "a voice to be reckoned with", while Black Enterprise magazine labeled him "the voice of choice for behind-the-scenes-narration."[4]
On television, he has been seen in various guest-star roles, including the recurring role of Anthony Walker on The Bold and the Beautiful (1987) Law & Order: LA (2010) Taxi (1978), M*A*S*H (1972), Gimme a Break! (1981), 227 (1985), The A-Team (1986), Hill Street Blues (1981), Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993), Without a Trace (2002) and Monk (2002). He was a series regular in the role of Jeff Johnson on Capitol (1982).[5]
Saulsberry, who has composed original music for several productions, created the film, television and commercial music placement website, Tomdor Music, in the fall of 2011.[6]
Animation
- The Little Engine That Could – Freight Train
- Aaahh!!! Real Monsters – Ufwapo
- The Animatrix: Matriculated – Chyron
- Avatar: The Last Airbender – Additional voices
- Duckman – Additional voices
- The Invincible Iron Man – James "Rhodey" Rhodes
- Minoriteam – Fasto
- Skeleton Warriors – Additional voices
- Spider–Man – Robbie Robertson
- Static Shock – Phillip Rollins/Sparky
- Xyber 9: New Dawn – Willy
Video games
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Hard Evidence– Everett Brower
- Driver: Parallel Lines – Bishop
- G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra – Heavy Duty
- Grand Theft Auto V – The Local Population
- Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game – Richard Webber
- SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs– Wells
- Star Trek: Starfleet Command III – Klingon Officer #2
- The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Chapter 2: Retribution– Sonny
Public appearances
Saulsberry has performed on the television variety show Soul Train and was the announcer for the 34th NAACP Image Awards and the 2003 Essence Awards. He was a guest presenter at the first annual Voice 2007 in Las Vegas and a featured speaker and panelist for two consecutive years at Voice Coaches Expo in Schenectady, New York. He has taught his voice-over workshop in various locations around the country that include, New York, Chicago, Nashville, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. He has also been a guest lecturer for the Theatre Department at Western Michigan University, California State University, Northridge and the Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem. Saulsberry has appeared at several book-signing events, including Borders and Barnes and Noble, and he is a regular featured panelist and workshop instructor for the SAG Foundation in support of the Don LaFontaine Voice-Over Lab. Rodney was a guest on the web series VO Buzz Weekly where he performed his motivational R&B single, "Miracles" from his album, "Better Than Before."[7]
Discography
- Solo Albums
- Rodney Saulsberry (Allegiance) (1984) Produced by Stanley Clarke
- Better Than Before (Tomdor) (2008) Produced by Rodney Saulsberry
- Crazy About Your Love (GFI Records) (2014) Produced by Rodney Saulsberry
- Christmas With Rodney Saulsberry (Tomdor) (2019) Produced by Rodney Saulsberry
Awards
In 2012, Saulsberry received a second nomination from the 44th NAACP Image Awards committee in the category of Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series for his role of Anthony on "The Bold and the Beautiful".
In 2011, Saulsberry received a nomination from the 42nd NAACP Image Awards committee in the category of Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series for his role of Anthony on The Bold and the Beautiful.
Saulsberry played the lead role in the Academy Award-winning short film Violet (1981).
References
- ^ says, University Update (2007-05-25). "Interview 8, Rodney Saulsberry". Bob Souer. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ "Voice Over Xtra". www.voiceoverxtra.com. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ "An Interview with Rodney Saulsberry". Indezine. 2004-08-10. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ Black Enterprise
- ^ TV/film credits.[dead link]
- ^ Tomdor
- ^ Webinfo Portal.Archived 2010-12-07 at the Wayback Machine
External links
- Official website
- Rodney Saulsberry at AllMovie
- Rodney Saulsberry at IMDb
- Rodney Saulsberry at the Internet Broadway Database
- NPR: "Voice-Over Biz with Rodney Saulsberry"
- Rodney Saulsberry's YouTube channel
- Voice Over Times
- Voice Chasers
- Voice Coaches Expo
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