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Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest guideline, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. Merlinthedev848 (talk) 11:55, 16 January 2026 (UTC)

Chris Kendall (born Christopher James Kendall, 18 July 1986) is a British actor, voice-over artist, and media professional based in Morpeth, Northumberland. He has worked in radio broadcasting, commercial voice-over, and community media, and has contributed to youth-led broadcasting initiatives in North East England.^[1]

Early life and education

Kendall was born in Newcastle upon Tyne and grew up in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.^[1] During his childhood, he engaged in informal audio production and broadcasting activities, producing recorded material and experimenting with broadcasting technology.^[1]

In 2002–2003, he attended Gateshead College, completing a Bachelors of Technology Diploma in Music Technology, including live sound production, sequencing, and DJ performance.^[1]

Radio broadcasting

In 2002, Kendall worked as a presenter on Spice FM, a Newcastle-based radio station.^[1]

In 2003, he participated in the establishment of "Hitmix 49", a 30-day Restricted Service Licence (RSL) FM radio station operated by young people in Whitley Bay. The project was funded through a Prince’s Trust Millennium Award.^[2]

The station received coverage from regional media, including the Chronicle, which documented its operation during the licence period.^[2]

Following this project, Kendall assisted with other local radio stations and gained experience in media production and radio engineering.^[1]

Voice-over and acting

From 2008, Kendall undertook professional voice-over work, including advertising, broadcast content, corporate narration, and other recorded media.^[1]

Media coverage indicates he has provided voice-over work for organisations including Google, Amazon, BBC, NHS, Dulux, Dr Pepper, Sky, and BMW.^[1]^[3]

He has also undertaken acting roles associated with live performance and recorded media.^[1]

Voice Artists United

Between 2009 and 2015, Kendall founded and administered Voice Artists United (VAU), an online community for voice-over practitioners. The group provided discussion forums and informal peer-support for voice-over practice, recording techniques, and industry-related topics.^[1]

Community and seasonal work

Kendall has participated in mentoring activities related to voice-over and community media, including supporting grassroots broadcasting initiatives in North East England.^[1]

He has contributed to community radio projects, including Radio Northumberland.^[1]

He has also performed professionally as Father Christmas, providing seasonal appearances and voice portrayals for events and recorded media.^[1]

Media coverage

Kendall’s career has been covered by regional and broadcast media, including the Chronicle, the Northumberland Gazette, and LocalTV.^[2]^[1]^[3]

References

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "Morpeth resident Chris gives a voice to his international success story". Northumberland Gazette. 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
1 2 3 "HitMix hits airwaves". ChronicleLive. 2003. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
1 2 "LocalTV news interview". LocalTV via Dailymotion. 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2026.

[Gazette2025-1] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "Morpeth resident Chris gives a voice to his international success story". Northumberland Gazette. 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2026.

[Chronicle2003-2] 1 2 3 "HitMix hits airwaves". ChronicleLive. 2003. Retrieved 16 January 2026.

[LocalTV2024-3] 1 2 "LocalTV news interview". LocalTV via Dailymotion. 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2026.

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