JAY HAZEN
writer, narrator & voice actor
demos
narration
characters/accents
a versatile voice
Jay is a dynamic voice actor with a story as rich as his vocal range. A disabled U.S. military veteran and cancer survivor, Jay draws inspiration from his 13 years of service, including two combat tours, and his resilience in overcoming life’s challenges. Born in Southern California, he boasts a warm yet commanding neutral American accent, paired with an impressive array of American dialects and European accents—from Southern charm to the grit of Cockney or the sharpness of Russian and beyond.With over 26 years in performing arts, Jay has made an unforgettable impact on audiences with his stage and voice acting. Since 2021, he’s thrived in voiceover, tackling audiobooks, films, and audio dramas with authenticity and precision. His background in psychology, military service, and healthcare uniquely influences his performances, adding depth to every role.Operating from his home studio in the peaceful Ozarks, Jay brings versatility to a wide range of genres. Whether it's documentaries, comedy, drama, or sci fi, his voice captures it all. Off-mic, Jay writes, directs, and coaches voice actors seeking accent help, continually fueling his creative fire.
explorist documentary narrations
"Explorist" documentaries - How the World’s Richest Woman Got Scammed - Narrator
"Explorist" documentaries - The Controversial Rise of Rockstar Games - Narrator
"Explorist" documentaries - Fyre Festival: The Greatest Scam in Music History
"Explorist" documentaries - The Disturbing Downfall of Boeing - Narrator
recently released work
Chimera Films "Avengers" fan project as Capt Britain
"Rise of the First Sentinel" as Gatz
"Ghost Goose" Horror Short Film as Mark
"1st Rhode Island" as Nicholas Wilson
"Happy Medium" (Written by) as Dee Dee, Pankey & other voices
"Dean's Killer Joke" as Officer Capasso
"Robert Mills House Museum Tour" Narrator
"Parallel Lives" as Police Officer
"Queen of Battle" (Written by) as Drill Sergeant Dower
"A Dark Light Shivers" as Antoine Doumoinx
"For the Moon" as bigoted library visitor
"Pam" as Bruce
roles coming soon
Past Pretense (Jonas)
Killing Xander (Robert)
Kev. (Mob Boss)
Tales of Shady Grove (Mysterious Man)
Mortally Ambiguous by Spiked Eggs (Stickles)
Hazen's 2025 is full of exciting yet-to-be-revealed projects. Come back soon to see more!
specs
🎙️ AT2020 (cardioid condenser)
🎛️ Focusrite Scarlett Solo interface
🎚️ DAW: Reaper or Audacity
🎧 sound-dampened (acoustic foam) home studio booth
🔉 noise floor -60dBDirected Sessions: Skype, Zoom, Phone, MS Teams, Meet, Source Connect NowDelivered Formats: 44.1KHz, 48KHz, 96KHz, 24 bit, MP3, WAV, AIFFNatural Voice Pitch (average): 91Hz
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reviews
"Working with Jay has been an absolute pleasure! There is no one like him. His voice is really beautiful and deep and interesting, and he's brought something very special to his roles with us. From playing the role of the egotistic Jonas in our upcoming series Past Pretense, to playing Theron Hawthorne in our other upcoming series Tales of Shady Grove, Jay has really killed it. In both roles he's brought something special and unforgettable to the table. He is a professional, he gives his takes in a timely manner, and the quality is chef's kiss."
- Galactic North Productions
"[T]he delivery of these lines, as well as going above and beyond with the Britsh accent required from him (which I approve of as a Londoner), makes me confident his voice will leave a lasting impression on those who watch upon release.
I highly recommend J. Hazen for your next project without hesitation..." - Mike Fairbanks
-Woodlake. Animation
"Jay has been such a professional, creative, and motivated person to work with. He is both incredibly talented and professional, keeping projects on track and performing beautifully in his art."
- Samantha Henderson, Actress
"A lot of people, through hard work and sheer talent, become very good at a particular thing.
Not Jay Hazen though.
He’s exceptionally good at SEVERAL things: writing, voice acting, direction, sound design & production, wrangling voice actors….
When Jay asked me if I’d play a lead part in an audio drama he was writing, I didn’t hesitate (despite the character being a dog!) as I was already aware of his award-winning drama, Queen of Battle. And it’s turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve made in 3 years of voice-acting.
I am immensely proud of having been a part of Happy Medium, and I’m a snooty perfectionist!
Jay’s writing is clever, thoughtful and delightfully humorous in just the right places. The standard of his production has often made me smile in respectful appreciation (and occasionally utter “oh, that was SMOOTH!”). As for his acting abilities… well, just listen to Happy Medium! Yes, that really is him wearing three totally different main characters like skin suits (or, in one case, a besequined dress).
On top of all that, he’s a lovely bloke and an absolute joy to work with.
It’s fair to say that I’ll be badgering him to be featured in absolutely any drama he creates in the future."
-John Kennard, Voice Actor
Jay Hazen | 2024