Fascinating Facts About The Groundbreaking TV Show America’s Most Wanted

Famous Voice-Over Artist Don LaFontaine Was The Show’s Announcer

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Between 1996 and 2008, voice-over artist Don LaFontaine was an announcer on the show. His voice was familiar to millions of people because he recorded more than 5,000 film trailers as well as multiple thousands of TV advertisements, network promotions, and video game trailers. His nicknames were “The Voice Of God” and “Thunder Throat.”

After he died, the following episode of America’s Most Wanted was dedicated to him. LaFontaine was replaced by voice actor Wes Johnson, who served in the role until the series was canceled. Johnson is also a comedian and cartoonist who appeared in Homicide: Life on the Streets, The Wire, and Veep.