Ray Porter

Known for his dynamic range and character-driven work, Ray Porter is the definitive voice of science fiction and high-octane thrillers.

Ray Porter is a critically acclaimed American narrator and actor, renowned for a commanding voice and impressive range that brings deep characterization to every performance. Drawing on 18 seasons of theatrical experience at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Porter has recorded more than 500 audiobooks spanning a vast spectrum of genres.

While he’s a prolific voice across many categories, Porter is particularly celebrated in science fiction and thrillers and is the definitive voice of the Bobiverse series by Dennis E. Taylor and the gritty Terminal List series by Jack Carr. His masterful storytelling has earned him high-profile accolades, including numerous Earphones Awards from AudioFile Magazine and multiple Audie Awards. Most notably, he won the prestigious 2022 Audie Award for Audiobook of the Year for his transformative performance of Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary.

Porter is known for a unique "cold reading" technique, where he records a book without prior reading to ensure his performance captures the story's immediacy and surprises alongside the listener. This authentic approach has made him one of the most trusted and sought-after voices in the world of audio storytelling.