Ten Voices That'd Send You To Your Bunk
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Dustin Rowles
Seriously Random Lists | June 16, 2009 | Comments (136)
10. Alan Rickman
9. Will Arnett
8. Alec Baldwin
7. Patricia Clarkson
6. Samuel Jackson
5. Christopher Walken
4. Emma Stone
3. Morgan Freeman
2. Kathleen Turner
1. Sam Elliot
Posted by: esme at June 16, 2009 3:06 PM
One question about numbers 2 and 5: when you say "send you to your bunk", do you mean, "Send you to your bunk, where you'll curl up in a ball in the corner of the room and start rocking with your hands on your knees and sobbing 'Pray for Daylight, Pray for Daylight' over and over again"? If so, then I fully agree.
In other news, gaaaah Emma Stone. Cue drooling.
Posted by: Doctor Controversy at June 16, 2009 3:09 PM
I know it's cliched by now but when Obama says "Now, let me be clear..." in a speech, I go all fuzzy inside.
Posted by: PaddyDog at June 16, 2009 3:10 PM
Alken? Oh hell no! It's distinctive and unmistakeable, I'll give you that. But not sexay.
And Morgan Freeman - nah, he's just a tad too old for bunkage.
I'd add Wentworth Miller. And Antonio Banderas. Mrow!
Posted by: Tarn at June 16, 2009 3:11 PM
Posted by: esme at June 16, 2009 3:06 PM
I'd have to agree with Esme. Johns Hopkins actually conducted a study that said when Christian Bale threatens to "trash your lights", you automatically become out of sheer fear and adrenaline. Think a "murder boner", but put yourself on the other end of it. That's kinda what it's like.
Posted by: Doctor Controversy at June 16, 2009 3:12 PM
I meant Walken of course.... damn stupid fingers...
Posted by: Tarn at June 16, 2009 3:12 PM
I don't know Doc, I've got a fever and the only prescription is more cow-bell.
Posted by: admin at June 16, 2009 3:13 PM
Jack Davenport. I'd like to do things to that voice.
Posted by: Courtney at June 16, 2009 3:13 PM
No Tim Curry? For shame. Also, Hugh Laurie's American accent. Unf.
Posted by: Cuno at June 16, 2009 3:16 PM
Oh, and speaking of being in my bunk, Adam Baldwin.
Posted by: Courtney at June 16, 2009 3:16 PM
Yeah, let's swap Walken for Christian Bale and call it a day.
Posted by: Melissa at June 16, 2009 3:16 PM
I second the Wentworth Miller love. Oooh, dreamy.
Posted by: Kolby at June 16, 2009 3:17 PM
Keri Russell.
Talk nerdy to me.
Posted by: annoyingmouse at June 16, 2009 3:20 PM
I am a heterosexual male, but no Sean Connery? Really?
Posted by: Jeff Fischer at June 16, 2009 3:22 PM
My friend and I were watching Jamie Oliver's cooking show once
and he referred to the chicken "thigh meat" and those two words
quickly became on of the most erotic things either of us
had ever heard. We still refer to it.
Hear! Hear! on the Sam Elliott!
Posted by: Henry at June 16, 2009 3:23 PM
And, you know, Daniel Craig.
Posted by: Henry at June 16, 2009 3:24 PM
Cate Blanchett. That voice gives me naughty, naughty thoughts.
Simon Callow. Ditto.
Posted by: nerdcircus at June 16, 2009 3:24 PM
Clive Owen is noticeably absent.
Posted by: battgirl at June 16, 2009 3:27 PM
Eh, Sam Elliot's voice is a little too grandfatherly to me. I'd much prefer he just tell me some cool stories about the wild west and give me advice when I'm hanging out at a bowling alley.
I'll trade him out for Jon Hamm.
Posted by: HB at June 16, 2009 3:27 PM
Young Kathleen Turner, perhaps. The way she is now, I don't think sex, I think "better hide the doughnuts."
Which is sad, because of "Body Heat".
Posted by: Neodiogenes at June 16, 2009 3:29 PM
Oh, and Nathan Fillion (anybody else noticed that his voice is teh sexy?)
I would also put Clooney on the list. He has that rumble you can feel in your tummmy. Saves on vibrators....
Posted by: Tarn at June 16, 2009 3:30 PM
Mike Rowe?
Anyone? Anyone? He's got his voice all over the place lately and it's awesome. He's the next Don motherfucking LaFontaine.
Posted by: PissBoy at June 16, 2009 3:30 PM
James Earl Jones. Cracker-ass crackers.
Posted by: Tracer Bullet at June 16, 2009 3:31 PM
Why the hell is Alan Rickman No. 10 instead of No.1?
Also I would add James Marsters when doing his Spike voice.
And Captain Picard. Yes, I'm a geek. And a sucker for British accents and big noses.
Posted by: DeadBessie at June 16, 2009 3:31 PM
Jude Law's voice is like butter. Butter that I would spread on my lady-bits.
Posted by: Janey at June 16, 2009 3:33 PM
Or what about Keith David? Dude's got the sauce.
Posted by: PissBoy at June 16, 2009 3:34 PM
Isabelle Huppert, Maynard Keenan (when singing) Trent Reznor (when singing), and lord-in-heaven Alan Rickman please please puh-leeeeese.
/Ob-viously.
Posted by: Sweetie Dahling at June 16, 2009 3:34 PM
Tracer, I was just going to say almost exactly that.
And Alan Rickman's at 10? What the hell kind of world is this?
Posted by: Anna von Beaverplatz at June 16, 2009 3:35 PM
I second the Mike Rowe love. Awwwww, yeah.
Posted by: Treena at June 16, 2009 3:35 PM
DeadBessie, I believe that we are tuned to the same auditory libido.
Posted by: Brook at June 16, 2009 3:36 PM
Mike Rowe! Mike Rowe!
Posted by: Henry at June 16, 2009 3:36 PM
Kathleen Turner??? Is this 1981? She was borderline in her own day, but she's a linebacker now! Maybe Selma Hayek (see: Desperado), but not that fella.
*scratches head*
Wait a minute! Patricia Clarkson sounds like a man, too! WTF Dustin!?
Anyway, I thought the vibrations of one Mr. James Earl Jones' voice instantly induced female orgasm. Was I mistaken? Let's see:
"This. Is CNN."
"Baseball."
"Infidel Defilers. They shall drown in lakes of blood."
About 17 hands slapped against desktops nearby. Case closed.
Posted by: Kballs at June 16, 2009 3:37 PM
Oh, and did you leave Eartha Kitt off the list just because she's dead? So you hate blacks AND dead people, Rowles? You disgust me.
Posted by: Tracer Bullet at June 16, 2009 3:38 PM
Yes motherfucking YES to Mike Rowe.
Also, Jeremy Irons and Gary Oldman.
Christopher Walken is wonderful, but he turns my panties into metal. He's just too creepy.
Posted by: Julie at June 16, 2009 3:39 PM
I vote Enrique Iglesias, as long as he is not singing, just talking. Et al: as Gael on HIMYM. Even Marshall swooned.
Posted by: Nimue at June 16, 2009 3:40 PM
Whoops, not et al. I meant for example. I was distracted by my actual job. Damn you job!
Posted by: Nimue at June 16, 2009 3:41 PM
No on Arnett, Clarkson, Stone or Jackson. Fucking no. God. Arnett, REALLY? What the hell?
For me:
Javier Bardem, Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor (his REAL voice), Gerard Butler and Jon Hamm.
And Barry White.
Posted by: figgy at June 16, 2009 3:44 PM
TENTH?!? Effing tenth?!?
Blasphemy...
Posted by: Patty O'Green at June 16, 2009 3:46 PM
Oh! I would also like to nominate Ian McShane. He may not be the most classically attractive man, but with that intimidating raspy voice I would become a panting little strumpet begging him to do anything he wanted to me.
...except step on my neck.
Posted by: Julie at June 16, 2009 3:52 PM
Oooh, yes, definitely Ewan McGregor. And Clive Owen. And Adam Baldwin.
Am I the only one who would love to hear George Clooney whisper sweet nothings in his low, rumbly voice?
Posted by: Melissa at June 16, 2009 3:53 PM
Nevermind, I see Tarn would agree with me.
Posted by: Melissa at June 16, 2009 3:54 PM
I second the Selma Hayek love.
My dream goes something like this...
Selma dances slowly in front of me in a maroon bikini wrapped in an albino python. I fall backwards in my chair after drinking her foot whiskey. No vampires or dead Richies cuz it's just us 2 in the room. She has a dom thing going on as she digs her heel into my chest and says...
:: edited for purposes of my dream...I know it's not the real quote ::
"You'll be my slave. You'll be my dog and my footstool. Since you'll be my dog, your new name will be 'Spot'."
The word 'Spot' has never sounded so mothereffing hot.
Posted by: PissBoy at June 16, 2009 3:55 PM
Rickman should have been #1, or is this list backwards?
I'd also vote for David Tennant using his full on, panty melting, Scottish accent.
Posted by: BWeaves at June 16, 2009 3:56 PM
Where the hell is Keifer Sutherland? The man's voice is like honey. Sexy, sexy honey.
Oh, and Jared motherfucking Padalecki should be on there too. Lovely voice. But, really, the whole package is beautiful.
Posted by: serena at June 16, 2009 4:01 PM
Clancy Mutherfuckin Brown.. I think I had more to say, but I'm already mentally in my bunk.
And yes! Scottish Tennant is the best Tennant.
As for the list, I mostly agree. Arnett can read me the menu any time he wants to.
Posted by: Lisa at June 16, 2009 4:01 PM
Really, any British voice is a good start. Count me in on the oratory Obama love, too. Leonard Nimoy's got a good voice too. I've got a deep appreciation for Maggie Smith in the Harry Potter movies, especially when she raises her voice.
Um, I'll be right back.
Posted by: lordhelmet at June 16, 2009 4:01 PM
Bill Nighy You glorious bastards!!! BILL NIGH!
I would be sent to my bunk with ....I shall not word the thoughts.
Helena Bonham Carter
For a second there I thought you'd missed Arnett.
Dont make me come for you Rowles...you wont like that.
Paul Bettany's voice does...Things...to me.Especially when he's speechifying in Knights Tale.
And I agree with someone who said Obama makes their knees go weak.
Is it wrong that Trey Parker and Matt Stone's real voices make my knees go weak?
Also, Lee Pace. Especially in The Fall when he gets all serious and solemn.
Posted by: Nadine at June 16, 2009 4:02 PM
Oh! I forgot Boris Karloff. Not so much when he's trying to wrap his lips around crazy Seussian words, but otherwise he had a great voice.
Posted by: Lisa at June 16, 2009 4:06 PM
Joe Flanigan, bitches.
Posted by: Melodie at June 16, 2009 4:19 PM
Add me to the Alan Rickman love and being quite disgusted that he ranked at #10 instead of his rightful place at #1. Every time I pop the Sense and Sensibility DVD in at home, the minute the end credits roll my husband stops whatever he's doing and heads to the bedroom. He knows it's only a matter of minutes before I join him.
He blatantly exploits my love for the Rickman. Cheeky bastard.
Posted by: Kelly at June 16, 2009 4:19 PM
Clancy Mutherfuckin Brown.. I think I had more to say, but I'm already mentally in my bunk.
Oh yes.
I'll third or fourth the Mike Rowe love as well. Especially if I can get his Bawlmer to come out. That's my favorite.
Posted by: lizzieborden at June 16, 2009 4:23 PM
I can't agree with most of this list.
Mine needs thought, but I know it would include Matt Johnson (The The), Peter Murphy, Patrick Stewart, Johnny Depp (that funny little affected accent), Ben Kingsley, Morrissey (especially when he's free floating with the throat warbles) and Bono (when he's doing some of his falsetto things).
Posted by: Cindy at June 16, 2009 4:25 PM
No Michael Wincott??
"Might I have the pleasure of your name, before I have you run through?"
Posted by: rachel at June 16, 2009 4:26 PM
hum!!!clive owen!!! christian bale!!!tom berenger!!
Posted by: boom! at June 16, 2009 4:28 PM
Tony Todd.
And if I were to have a snooze voice on my alarm:
Jeffery Dean Morgan growling "Ten minutes. C'mere."
Posted by: Corvus at June 16, 2009 4:28 PM
Cindy has also just named several of mine barring Bono and Morissey. But Johnny, Patrick...yeah....mrowl....Nimoy when he was a youth.
I do agree that Rickman being anything other 1st is....its a god damned crime...Rickman and Nighy for joint first. Or not because my trousers will catch fire.
Posted by: Nadine at June 16, 2009 4:28 PM
oh oh! Mandy Patinkin 'I want my faather back you sonofabitch!'
Antonio Banderas
Posted by: Nadine at June 16, 2009 4:31 PM
DAVID BOWIE.
How could I forget David?
Posted by: serena at June 16, 2009 4:33 PM
Kristin Chenoweth. I don't know why but that Betty Boop voice gets me every time! And then you hear her sing and.....yeah......I'll be in my bunk with my Pushing Daisies DVD
Posted by: sheepeyes at June 16, 2009 4:35 PM
And I forgot Ron Perlman.
Posted by: Corvus at June 16, 2009 4:40 PM
Oh good lord yes, Clancy Brown. Kevin McKidd, Gerard Butler and James McAvoy as long as its full on Scottish.
And count me in the group appalled by Alan Rickman's place. There are hot voices out there but he is number one by leaps and bounds. Always will be.
Posted by: MG at June 16, 2009 4:48 PM
EMILY DESCHANEL! She rocks one of those voices every chick is envious of... when you are a little sick and go kind of hoarse and it sounds good... yeah, that. She has a voice like that. No fair!
Posted by: Stamos at June 16, 2009 4:51 PM
I'm sorry, but most of that list sucks. There's one English guy on there, and he's not even the best one.
Clive Owen would be a worthy addition, and yeah, Jude Law. And Antonio Banderas, yeah, fo shizzle. And what about that French hottie who committed adultery with Diane Lane (checks Google) - Olivier Martinez. Fuck yeah, that dude. Wentworth Miller also has a nice-sounding voice, and the visual to go with it is also extremely pleasant. And I agree with the Michael Wincott mention above, his voice has always been very... evocative. Also, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Djimon Hounsou, both delicious. And Clooney, definitely.
As for chicks, I always thought Keira Knightley had one of the most gorgeous voices. Also, Tilda Swinton. And though it may invite ridicule, Angelina Jolie has a pretty sexy speaking voice. And yes, Salma Hayek not being on the list would be a travesty. And Juliette Binoche, her English-speaking voice anyway, I'm sure her French is also beautiful to listen to.
Posted by: Slash at June 16, 2009 4:52 PM
Kristin Scott Thomas has a great voice for a lady. Plus she's a knockout.
Posted by: Julie at June 16, 2009 4:55 PM
Any woman from British Isles: Kate Beckinsale, Lena Headley, Zeta Jones, Tilda Swinton, etc. Those accents are irresistible.
Posted by: John W at June 16, 2009 5:04 PM
Alan Rickman reading sonnet 130. Now someone correct the travesty of him being #10 and not #1.
Posted by: Vee at June 16, 2009 5:10 PM
Is him... Seems he is famous on some ta ll da ting place
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Posted by: Pattykj at June 16, 2009 5:17 PM
Vin Diesel has a sexy voice. I'd love to hear him say "Fuck me like a $2 whore".
Posted by: Drake at June 16, 2009 5:21 PM
Ooooooh thanks for that Vee. Although, I think you're going to have made me late for class...
Posted by: Anna von Beaverplatz at June 16, 2009 5:23 PM
Brian Cox has an amazing voice. He can read me to bed.
Seriously, Emma Stone? What's next, Lindsey Lohan? Miley Cyrus? Husky and sexy ain't the same thing.
Posted by: jM at June 16, 2009 5:29 PM
Slash:
If you're counting Alan Rickman as the one English guy, please note he is Welsh and proud of it. And no, it's not the same thing. Welsh accents (Richard Burton anyone?) are a gazillion percent sexier than Scottish (and I have no idea what people see in most English accents: the extra R at the end of a vowel???).
Posted by: PaddyDog at June 16, 2009 5:35 PM
Rufus Sewell. He's all I need.
Posted by: kelly k at June 16, 2009 5:41 PM
Vee, you are awesome.
There's this scene at the end of Sense and Sensibility, where he's sitting reading some poem to Kate Winslet and oh it's just the panty melter of all time. He could read stock quotes at me and I'd spontaneously combust.
Posted by: figgy at June 16, 2009 5:48 PM
Or what about Keith David? Dude's got the sauce.
PissBoy, YES. I need to go fantasize about the cat from Coraline now, thanks so much.
I will also be seconding Tennant and MacGregor with their real accents, Javier Bardem, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. And hot DAMN, Ian McShane.
Who made this list, seriously? It could use a couple more women, as well, I have to say. Though I won't argue with P. Clark or Kathleen Turner 30 years ago, I have no idea who Emma Stone is. Or why you left of Salma Hayek and Angelina Cliche-for-a-reason Jolie.
Posted by: Anne (in Reno) at June 16, 2009 5:51 PM
I would go with Ellen Barken. She did it for me in The Big Easy and Sea of Love.
Lisa Bonet from Angel Heart.
Not much else to offer.
Posted by: richmac at June 16, 2009 5:57 PM
Alan Rickman isn't Welsh, his mother was but his father was Irish and he was born in London and besides he should be NO.1 wherever he came from!
Posted by: grigorisgirl at June 16, 2009 6:01 PM
Michael Stipe! His speaking voice makes me all melty in my happy place.
Posted by: meaux at June 16, 2009 6:02 PM
Mary McDonnell. I have never wanted to airlocked more.
Posted by: Vermillion at June 16, 2009 6:08 PM
Figgy, I'm with you on Ewan McGregor, if he's singing or talking. Jeezy creezy, when he opened up his mouth and started singing in Moulin Rouge I thought 'I already loved you, and your voice sounds that good?'
Damn.
I guess I understand Will Arnett, who wouldn't want to hear him read a menu? 'Fried cheese...with club sauce. Chicken fingers...with spicy club sauce.' Definitely better than Ed Begley Jr.'s assortment of sorbets and ice creams.
Posted by: Rebecca (fff) at June 16, 2009 6:13 PM
Patrick Stewart should be #1 - engage indeed.
Clancy Brown is a close second - I'd pray for him any day!
Posted by: Patti at June 16, 2009 6:36 PM
YES PaddyDog, you're so right about Welsh accents. Much hotter than some of the English accents out there. While northern English accents are quite sexy, the Queen's English (aka received pronunciation) is way to stuffy to be sexy. Unless Rickman's using it.
Posted by: Lisa at June 16, 2009 6:38 PM
You know, there are moments on House when I want to close my eyes and drift away on Hugh Laurie's deep, angry American accent. Then there are moments - the ones where he puts on his whiney voice - when I want to shove a ball gag in his mouth. Lisa Edelstein, on the other hand, has a throaty, raspy voice that always sounds like she just got done having the best sex ever. As far as I am concerned, she's the new Kathleen Turner. Voice-wise.
And Clancy Brown. Yes, please! He could take the place of Walken (Too creepy) or Freeman (Too dignified). Man, I get a little turned on whenever a Home Depot commercial comes on. And try explaining to my 11-year-old nephew why I cheer for the bad guy in his Superman cartoons. "Shhh! Auntie is trying to hear Lex Luthor talk sexy talk!"
This is also why I fear taking him to Harry Potter movies. Snape, you are one sexy mofo.
Posted by: Hotcha at June 16, 2009 6:51 PM
Patrick Stewart - Yes!
Sean Connery - Yep!
Jeffrey Dean Morgan - Oh Yeah!
Gerard Butler - Yes Sir!
Vin Diesal - You Betcha!
Clive Owen - Definately!
You guys are doing just fine. I'm gonna....I have to.....ahhh, I gotta go! Carry on!
Posted by: Eyvi at June 16, 2009 7:13 PM
I get Kathleen Turner, but the others are completely confounding.
Charlotte Gainsbourg's voice makes me want to fuck the air, though, so I guess I'm through on this one.
Posted by: Jackseppelin at June 16, 2009 7:16 PM
Unless she's singing like her father.
Posted by: Jackseppelin@gmail.com at June 16, 2009 7:18 PM
Thank you Vee. Now I know exactly long it takes, for Alan Rickman reading Shakespeare, to turn me into a simpering mass of hormones (about 37 seconds).
Also, I want David Bowie, Gerard Buttler and Patrick Stewart on this list. Make it so.
Hotcha, I second the Snape love. I may or may not have a picture of him as part of my screen saver.
Posted by: Morgagod at June 16, 2009 7:28 PM
No love for Cat Deeley??
Posted by: lordhelmet at June 16, 2009 7:32 PM
Count me in on the David Bowie love. And how could we leave out the delicious Spaniard Javier Bardem?
Posted by: Cindy at June 16, 2009 7:49 PM
Huh. I'm going to go spend the rest of my evening listening to Alan Rickman reciting sonnets on YouTube. Right after covering my couch with plastic.
Posted by: Dingles at June 16, 2009 7:53 PM
Obama. I want to lick his voice.
And Samuel L. Jackson would totally send me to my bunk, because I would be traumatised and shaking from however many times he belted 'mother fucker' at me.
And by that I mean no...
Posted by: joyeetargh at June 16, 2009 8:04 PM
Alice Krieg. she was so hot and her voisce killed me in Star Trek First Contact
Posted by: Jack Random at June 16, 2009 8:39 PM
Third the Keith David love. Any cartoon he voices always leaves me feeling slightly dirty.
Another suggestion: Viggo Mortensern.
Posted by: ScienceGeek at June 16, 2009 9:44 PM
Powers Boothe.
Posted by: sueli at June 16, 2009 10:03 PM
Kathleen Turner wins forever just for saying, "I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way."
Posted by: , (the commenter formerly known as bucdaddy) at June 16, 2009 10:08 PM
A "hell yes" to Rickman, Clive Owen, Adam Baldwin, Nathan Fillion. I was sure I'd be the first to add Michael Wincott --good call. I offer up for your consideration: Tommy Lee Jones, Lauren Bacall, and Billy Bragg. I once heard David Letterman tell Bragg he would give a million dollars to be able to talk like him.
Posted by: rezcat at June 16, 2009 10:08 PM
I think James Spader needs to be included
Posted by: Michelle at June 16, 2009 10:10 PM
Oh, and Christopher Eccleston as Doctor Who! That voice, along with those eyes and big ears and big nose, make me want to do naughty things with him across space and time. Dancing would be just the beginning.
Posted by: rezcat at June 16, 2009 10:12 PM
JEREMY. IRONS. I would have babies with that voice. Is it bad that I find Scar sexy every time I watch the Lion King?
Alan Rickman deserves far higher than just #10. Thanks for the link, Vee! I didn't realize you could listen to Alan's voice for hours online saying lovely things.
Mike Rowe is dead sexy, but the rugged looks and goofy willingness to do anything, even if he looks stupid, are most of his appeal to me.
Posted by: Empress of All the Russias at June 16, 2009 10:17 PM
And how could I forget to add a "hear, hear" about Clancy Brown -- sexy, sexy, sexy Clancy Brown.
Posted by: rezcat at June 16, 2009 10:23 PM
That would be a yes on Will Arnett, and wrong Baldwin. But others have already mentioned The Casey.
Also Anthony Stewart Head. And pretty much anyone else with a British accent.
I make myself sad.
Posted by: dsbs at June 16, 2009 10:51 PM
OH GOD! Empress of All the Russias. Yes, yes, a thousand times yes. I could listen to Scar all day.
Posted by: dsbs at June 16, 2009 10:53 PM
OMG thanks be to whoever mentioned that David Tennant is Scottish. I didn't think it was possible from him to be any sexier (I was wrong).
Posted by: Alayna at June 16, 2009 11:05 PM
I am listening to David Tennant read Shakespeare's sonnets in his native accent via audiobook. Honestly, I'm surprised I am still able to type right about now...
PaddyDog - I'm with you on some welsh accents. Unfortunately, like English accents, they vary so greatly that I can't make a blanket statement about them being sexy...it's a bit like South African accents. Sometimes, very panty melting. Other times, vaguely hilarious...
Posted by: redfeathers at June 16, 2009 11:27 PM
Eric Ripert. Damn. Yes to Rickman and Banderas, and I'll also add a Schrieber.
Thank you.
Posted by: Nadha at June 16, 2009 11:31 PM
Kathleen Turner wins forever just for saying, "I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way."
Posted by: , (the commenter formerly known as bucdaddy) at June 16, 2009 10:08 PM
,
Not to mention her work in Body Heat. Kids don't know what they're missin'.
Posted by: Che Grovera at June 16, 2009 11:48 PM
Will Arnett can say sweet nothings in my ear any day. His voice is all growly and smokerish... and he'll obviously make me pee my pants a little bit with funny, so bonus points for that.
Posted by: Danielley at June 16, 2009 11:53 PM
+1 for Kate Blanchett & Ellen Barken
Add in Eva Green. Seriously, when she's whispering this and that to Bond, her voice drips loitering with intent.
And ... Emma Thompson.
Um, Emma Thompson & Alan Rickman in that marvelous noir romp Judas Kiss along with Carla Gugino and Carla Gugion's boobs. Gotta love a movie where I'm turned on by the female lead & the antagonist, both for hotness and because it would be interesting.
I'll be in my bunk.
Posted by: BierrceAmbrose at June 17, 2009 2:45 AM
Carla Gugino's boobs. Got all flustered there for a minute. Now that I think about it, her narration in that movie ain't bad either.
Posted by: BierrceAmbrose at June 17, 2009 2:47 AM
Oh God yes to Clancy Motherfuckin' Brown, and a yes, yes, yes to Tcheky Karyo - growly AND French, rawr!
Posted by: Bumwee McGee at June 17, 2009 2:56 AM
Non one mentioned Tom Waits?! For shame! I'm a sucker for raspy/growly voices, and he is the king.
Posted by: GLaDOS at June 17, 2009 3:44 AM
Where the hell is James Earl Jones???
I remember watching a dvd of a stage show of him doing King Lear by Shakespeare and decided that crazy old kings could disown me anyday! MMMMM crazy but sexy.
And to think I agree with most of your lists. Shame Pajiba shame!
Posted by: caity at June 17, 2009 3:53 AM
Raul Julia. Okay, so he's dead, but STILL.
Posted by: courtney at June 17, 2009 8:53 AM
late to the party as ever...
+1 Kate Blanchett & Eva Green with an added vote for Amanda Palmer (assuming we're spreading out beyond actors).
Posted by: RandyPanTheGoatBoy at June 17, 2009 9:11 AM
Clive Owen
Clive Owen
Mike Rowe
AND wher is Liam Neeson on this list, you are all slackers.
Posted by: Amanda at June 17, 2009 10:12 AM
There is a noticeable lack of women on this list and I would like to nominate
Kristen Bell
She has an amazing voice. xoxo
Posted by: Colyn at June 17, 2009 12:36 PM
Russell Crowe, "at my signal, unleash hell" among many many others.
Posted by: Doreen at June 17, 2009 3:56 PM
what, no Stephen Fry? I listened to the Harry Potter last one with mr. Fry reading, ohh the joy!
Posted by: Ari at June 17, 2009 6:07 PM
I second GoatBoy's nod to Eva Green, who has an absolutely insanely hot and sexy voice. Also, Juliette Binoche. When she says "would you like to come in for some chocolate?" in Chocolat, it makes me weak. I love her.
Posted by: Popcultureboy at June 17, 2009 6:26 PM
@GLaDOS: Exactly.
Male:
- Tom Waits
- Aaron Turner (Isis - "Hym" at 2:07)
- Ian McShane
- Tommy Lee Jones
- David Attenborough
- Dominic West
Female:
- Anna Gunn
- Beth Gibbons
- Molly Parker
- Scarlett Johansson
- Maura Davis
- Cat Power
Posted by: Benny at June 17, 2009 7:43 PM
Alan Rickman
James Marsters as Spike
Javier Bardem
Vin Diesel
Christian Bale
Bill Nighy
Zachary Quinto
Posted by: villain's minion at June 17, 2009 8:25 PM
^^ God, how could I forget Russel Crowe.
Posted by: villain's minion at June 17, 2009 8:28 PM
Claudia Black. My God.
Posted by: Shadowen at June 18, 2009 1:47 AM
As many have said, I just can't agree with the omission of James Earl Jones, or the #10ness of Alan Rickman.
With that out of the way, amen to Keith David! Anne (in Reno), you ever watch Gargoyles? Yes, it's a cartoon, but it was often ridiculously good. I am all about KD as Goliath. Also from Gargoyles, Salli Richardson (Elisa Maza *sheepish*). Also also from Gargoyles (yeah, yeah, and TNG) Marina Sirtis (Demona) and Jonathan Frakes (David Xanatos).
For some new additions, I don't think anyone listed Matthew Macfadyen ("Spooks," Pride and Prejudice w/Keira Knightley) or Richard Armitage ("North and South," but not the one about the Civil War, "Robin Hood," now on "Spooks") - serious vocal tastiness there.
And Michael Sheen.
Posted by: elisamaza at June 18, 2009 3:36 AM
I remember Gargoyles, and Goliath. As if it weren't enough to be voiced by Keith David, your character also gets to run shit by having a name like "Goliath" and be made of stone.
I omitted a couple of good ones, too.
Male:
- Bryan Webb (The Constantines - "Sub Domestic")
- Common
- Bruce Springsteen
Female:
- Kim Gordon
- Sonja John
- Nina Simone
Posted by: Benny at June 18, 2009 12:44 PM
Richard. Armitage. YES.
North and South is one of my favorite miniseries, and has made me officially watch Robin Hood only to root for Guy of Gisbourne.
Also, agreed with everyone else on Alan Rickman and Jeremy Irons, but I think by now that sort of goes without saying.
Posted by: kalexal at June 20, 2009 12:53 PM
I second Nathan Fillion. When he starts saying, "here's how it is. the earth got used up..." I'm gone.
Posted by: esme at June 20, 2009 3:22 PM
Why,in heaven's name,is ALAN RICKMAN at #10?????????????????????????????????????
Walken's voice is too creepy. This list is just plain wrong.
Posted by: Samdance at June 21, 2009 12:51 AM
I definitely think James Spader should be included. When he uses his lower register voice I am ready to follow him anywhere. Heck, I am willing to buy an Acura just because of his voice on the commercials. OMG his voice is sexy!
Posted by: youdon'tsay at June 21, 2009 11:39 PM
Jeremy Irons
nuff said
Posted by: velcrodots at June 22, 2009 7:24 AM
That woman who did Mirage's voice in The Incredibles. I'd kill to have a voice like hers.
Posted by: JGM at June 22, 2009 9:24 AM
Lauren Becall
Faye Dunaway
Sally Kellerman
Eartha Kitt
Christine Lahti
Piper Laurie
Vanessa Williams
Richard Burton
Peter Coyote
Michael Clarke Duncan
David Duchovny
Kris Kristofferson
Matthew Macfadyen
Brock Peters
Gregory Peck
Takeshi Kaneshiro
Posted by: allheavens at June 22, 2009 3:31 PM
Kelly McDonald, when she's staying in her native accent.
Posted by: Simon A at June 22, 2009 8:26 PM
Alice Krieg. she was so hot and her voisce killed me in Star Trek First Contact
Well, if we're getting into Trek voices, there may be none sexier than that of Jennifer "Kes" Lien of Star Trek: Voyager.
Posted by: Peter Lynn at June 25, 2009 1:56 PM
Alexander Skarsgard has one of the hottest voices around. He was the lead in Generation Kill and is now on True Blood. He's blond, cut, about eleventy feet tall and has this fantastic deep whispery Swedish accent. Woo lordy...
Posted by: Melissa at July 12, 2009 11:59 PM
I definitely think Alan Rickman should be number one. I would also add David Tennant and Jeremy Irons to the list. Otherwise, I think this is spot on.
Posted by: Lena at July 16, 2009 11:25 PM
omg. the guy who plays Rorschach in Watchmen's voice is so sexy. I don't care how freaky he may be at sometimes, he's completely awesome. And his voice is amazing.
Posted by: Jay at July 29, 2009 8:22 PM
No Christian Bale?