Don LaFontaine, voice of movie trailers, dies (AP)

In this Feb. 14, 2007 file photo Don LaFontaine, a voice over actor, poses for a photo next to a Hollywood Walk of Fame look alike star given to him by his wife, in his recording studio in his Silver Lake home in Los Angeles. LaFontaine, the voice behind thousands of Hollywood movie trailers, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 at age 68. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, file)AP - The omnipresent baritone and gravely bass undertones of Don LaFontaine’s distinctive voice had the unique ability to seamlessly embellish big-screen kisses, slice through over-the-top explosions, perfectly pair with robust musical scores, glide alongside car chases and effortlessly co-star with any A-list talent in Hollywood.

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