Talent Into Skill: Jason Simpson's Path to Voice Acting Success | Episode 242
- Author
- Founder of Voices for Voices®, Justin Alan Hayes
- Published
- Thu 12 Jun 2025
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Talent Into Skill: Jason Simpson's Path to Voice Acting Success | Episode 242
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Voice actor Jason Simpson shares his journey from a small prairie town to a 25-year career in the industry, revealing how watching Optimus Prime at age 10 sparked his lifelong passion for acting.
• Moving to Vancouver rather than Hollywood proved key to launching his career
• Teaching became a parallel passion after film school graduation
• Learning by watching other professionals succeed and handle mistakes
• Turning talent into skill requires persistence, creativity, and openness to learning
• Family support crucial throughout his journey - parents never suggested a backup plan
• Humility and continuous learning essential in creative fields
• Currently active primarily on Instagram @Simstagrams where he shares updates on projects
Follow Jason Simpson on Instagram @Simstagrams to learn more about his work in Dragon Prince, My Little Pony, and more.
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