Voice-over actor Hal Douglas dies at age 89

Hal Douglas, the voice-over actor behind many movie trailers, died on March 7 from complications of pancreatic cancer. He was 89 years old.

According to the LA Times, Douglas said in 2006, "Movies, particularly, fall into department. You have an action film, you have a romantic film, you have the dark films. They all suggest an attitude and a voice quality. I don't do character voices per se, but depending upon the emotion, try to approach it as an actor."

Some of his most popular movie trailers included “Philadelphia,” “Forrest Gump,” and “Lethal Weapon,” according to Variety. He also contributed his voice to HBO’s “First Look” documentary series. Douglas, who was based in New York, recorded voice overs until two years ago. He performed on screen, but was seen in Jerry Seinfeld’s 2002 film Comedian. He studied acting at the University of Miami.

Douglas died in his home in Lovettsville, VA. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Francis Douglas, his daughter, and his two sons from a previous marriage, Jeremy and Jon.