Audiobook narrator
As a child, Michael James Bell spent most of his time reading books. Eventually, he moved to Los Angeles, where he became an actor and a narrator. He narrates across genres, from science fiction to young adult to nonfiction to romance (under the pseudonym Espen Cooper).
Michael appears regularly on TV and in films, frequently with an accent that isn't his own. He is a dialect specialist.
Michael was a professional fisherman for two months, a child expat for two years, and a backend programmer for two decades. He serves on the board of directors of The Center for Election Science, a nonprofit that strives to make democracy work for everyone.
Audible: Michael James Bell / Espen Cooper
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Genre: Nonfiction (True Crime)
Genre: Science Fiction
Accent: British (Traditional RP)
Genre: Young Adult
Accents: American
Genre: Romance (M/F, cozy)
Accent: British (Northern)
Genre: Romance (M/M, slow burn)
Accent: American (Western)
Genre: Nonfiction (Film)
Genre: Audio Series (Thriller)
with Winston Duke
Genre: Nonfiction (Business Leadership)
Genre: Romance (M/F, comedic, dark)
Accent: Norwegian
Genre: Romance ( M/F, cozy)
Accent: Icelandic
Genre: Romance (M/M, enemies to lovers)
Accent: American (“General”)
Genre: Romance (M/F, grumpy sunshine)
Accent: American (multiple Southern/Western)
Thoughtful, compassionate, keen. Your quiet friend—with a bite.
Michael’s facility with language cannot be matched. His offbeat humor elicits laughter in new and surprising ways. Add these to an incomparable work ethic and you’ve got a talent who can get the job done efficiently and effectively.
-Katie Von Till, the voice of Snow White
Michael is an incredibly meticulous, skilled dialectician. With a first-class ear, he has the flexibility to be both specific to the dialect and adaptable to the demands of the project. He also happens to be a supportive, collaborative colleague and a pleasure to work with.
-Amanda Quaid, speech and dialect coach
Espen Cooper is heart-meltingly charming and funny as the dreamy book boyfriend, Ozzie.
Michael James Bell is one of those rare actors who not only brings his personal truth to the roles he plays but also shapeshifts to meet the demands of characters who are, on the surface, quite different from him. He has a staggering facility with dialect, text, and language. On top of that, Michael is witty, warm, collaborative, and personable.
-Hollace Star, director