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If you’ve been watching TV lately, you may have noticed that the voice behind Arby’s commercials is a bit…familiar. But who is it? This fast food sandwich chain is known for their clever commercials and they’ve been using the same spokesperson for years. But who is the voice of Arby’s commercials? Well, today we’ll unmask the voice behind the commercials and find out a little bit more about this mysterious spokesperson. Who Is the Voice Of Arby’s We Have The Meats Commercials?Many people often think that the James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader and “This is CNN” is the voice of Arby’s. However, this is not the case. The voice used in Arby’s commercials, that famously says “Arbys! We Have the Meats” is actually that of Ving Rhames. Does the name sound familiar? That’s because he’s a well-known actor and Golden Globe winner. You may have seen him in films like “Pulp Fiction” or “Mission Impossible.” He’s also had roles on popular TV shows like “ER” and “Homicide: Life on the Street.” Rhames has done the voice narration for many Arby’s commercials since 2014. His deep voice along with “Arby’s: We have the meats!” is what helps make the advertisements so memorable. People Are Shocked To Know Ving Rhames Is The Voice of Arby’s CommercialsIt is safe to say that people are surprised when they find out that the voice actor behind Arby’s commercials is Ving Rhames. Many people had no idea that it was him and some even thought it might be James Earl Jones.
Because his face is never shown in the commercials, it’s easy to see how people would be shocked. But once you hear his voice, there’s no mistaking it. This was the case in 2017, at the start of Super Bowl LI between the Patriots and Falcons. Ving Rhames did the intro for the game, and people were quick to point out that it sounded a lot like the Arby’s guy. Many put 2+2 together and realized that it was in fact him. Final ThoughtsNow you know the voice behind Arby’s commercials ‘We Have the Meats” is actor Ving Rhames. He has been pretty quiet about his involvement with the company, but it’s safe to say that he’s done a great job. So, the next time you see an Arby’s commercial, take a listen and see if you can recognize the voice. Chances are, you’ll be surprised!
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Ving Rhames made his name as a dramatic actor before landing any corporate deals. The Julliard alumni got his start in film as Young Gabriel in the 1984 cinematic adaption of the James Baldwin semi-autobiographical novel "Go Tell It on the Mountain." Later, horror fans took note of the actor in Wes Craven's "The People Under The Stairs," and any Quentin Tarantino fan will recognize him as mob boss Marsellus Wallace from "Pulp Fiction." The actor is as much a mainstay in action features as dramatic pieces. He's appeared in "ER," "Con Air," "Jacob's Ladder," and "Dawn of the Dead" to name a few of his standout pieces. He also had the title role in the 2005 remake of "Kojak," as an NYPD detective with an affinity for jazz and lollipops. Rhames has also appeared in all of the "Mission: Impossible" films, the only actor besides Tom Cruise to do so. When asked which installment was his favorite, he told Spotlight Report it was 2018's "Mission: Impossible – Fallout." "[Writer] Chris McQuarrie wrote a scene where I really get to show how Luther feels about Ethan [Cruise]. It takes into account all the time the two of them have been together. And it's pretty emotional and powerful," he told the outlet. Ving Rhames is set to reprise his role as Luther Stickell in the upcoming "Mission: Impossible 7," currently set to release in 2022. If you have ever heard Arby's commercials and thought, 'I recognize that voice,' you aren't alone. BEHOLD - I found the answer. The voice in the ads is so deep and expressive, it sounds a lot like James Earl Jones, but it's NOT! It's... For five years, the voice that made you stop and ask, "WHO is that?", is none other than accomplished and well-known Golden Globe-winning actor, Ving Rhames. Ving Rhames has appeared in over 75 movies. His career includes appearances in Pulp Fiction, Mission Impossible, Rosewood, Undisputed, Casualties of War, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, and many more. Perhaps his most famous Hollywood moment came at the 1998 Golden Globe Awards. Take a look... Vin Rhames isn't the only actor lending his voice to Arby's. If you are a fan of Fox's animated series, Bob's Burgers, or maybe the FX animated series, Archer, you know the voice of the other spokesperson. H. Jon Benjamin is the voice of both of the lead characters. Hey plays Bob, the frustrated and loving husband, father, and diner chef; and Archer, the self-centered, sex-obsessed, mama's boy, secret agent. I tried to find an Archer clip that didn't have any bad language and I couldn't. Got to keep things family-friendly. Anyway, in 2018 Benjamin became the voice AND face of Arby's variety of meats, for sandwiches, commercials. YouGov investigated the most popular dining brands in the country, and Stacker compiled the list to give readers context on the findings. Read on to look through America's vast and divergent variety of restaurants—maybe you'll even find a favorite or two. |