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Dateline's Beloved Voice, Ralph Gunderman, Has Died
25 Apr
Summary
- Ralph Gunderman, voice artist for 'Dateline,' died at 77.
- He lent his voice to thousands of commercials and promos.
- Gunderman also performed in live theater and sang in cabaret.
Ralph Gunderman, known for his distinctive voice work on NBC's 'Dateline,' died on March 1st in New York City at age 77. Complications from pneumonia led to his passing.
For over four decades, Gunderman was a freelance national voice-over artist, contributing his voice to numerous commercials, promotions, and narrations until his retirement in 2021. His notable work included frequent vocal contributions to fake announcements and commercials on 'Late Show With David Letterman.'
Gunderman's career also extended to film, animated television series like 'Our Cartoon President,' and video games, including 'Star Wars: The Old Republic.' He began his media career in college radio and later worked in television in Cleveland.
Beyond his voice acting, Gunderman was passionate about live theater, taking lead roles in various productions. He also found joy in singing in cabaret and participating in a monthly collective at an Irish café in the Bronx. His family described him as a cruciverbalist and a firm believer in negative thinking.
