Don LaFontaine

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Don LaFontaine born?August 26, 1940
2. When did Don LaFontaine die?September 1, 2008
3. What is the career duration?Over four decades
4. What is the film trailer volume?More than 5,000 recorded film trailers
5. Who was Don LaFontaine?Don LaFontaine was a famous voice actor who made movie trailers sound exciting and memorable.
6. What famous phrase did he use in movie trailers?He often started trailers with the line "In a world..." to set a dramatic tone.

Voice Actor: A professional performer who uses their voice to create characters, narrate, or provide other vocalizations for media productions.
Film Trailer: A short promotional video designed to advertise an upcoming film, typically featuring exciting scenes and dialogue to generate audience interest.
Catchphrase: A memorable and frequently repeated phrase associated with a person, character, or product, often becoming a cultural reference.
Network Promotion: An advertising or announcement campaign initiated by a television network to publicize its programming schedule, new shows, or special events.