Hi, I'm Barry Howard. (Here's where I tell you a secret. Barry Howard is a stage name. My full name is Barry Howard Groves. Now forget you know that, or...) I've had a lifetime of varied jobs, including (but way more than) truck driver, computer tech, DJ/newscaster, and carpet cleaning business owner.

Reference -
"He speaks one language fluently."
- Former employer

My passion for narration is based on the conviction that it's time to make a living at something I truly enjoy. I have always loved to read, and had used audiobooks for long trips for over ten years. When I took a trucking job, I hit the "play" button big time, absorbing close to 500 audiobooks in about four years. At the same time, I've been going to seminars, where I've met a bunch of great people. (The people in this profession, as a group, are among the nicest I've ever met.) See my "Links" page for most of them.

Reference -
"On the bright side, his multiple personality disorder might help him read different characters."
- Therapist

I've done one soon-to-be-published audiobook project, A World of Assassins by Neil Davies, a sci-fi/crime novel. This will be one of the "brave new world" of digital downloads.

Actual Reference -
"Barry Howard brought my words and characters to life. His reading of A World Of Assassins conjured the atmosphere and style I envisioned perfectly and the man himself was always mindful of my opinion and utterly professional to work with. I could not have asked for a better interpretation."
- Neil Davies

In my life beyond voice acting, I like to ride, wrench, and customize my old Honda cruiser, play wallyball and pickup basketball, play with computers, dig jazz and blues, and follow Cleveland pro sports. I have a sweet wife who gets some of my time. Our kids and grandkids are scattered across the country.

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"Well, he has a big mouth - does that help?"
- Mother

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