Steve Downes

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Steve Downes
Occupation	Voice actor
Website http://stevedownesvo.com/

Steve Downes is an American disc jockey and voice actor. He is best known for his work as the voice of Master Chief in the popular Halo video game series. He also works as the morning disc jockey for 97.1 WDRV "The Drive" in Chicago, Illinois.^[1]

[edit] Broadcast radio

Steve Downes has worked in the music and broadcast radio industry for over 35 years. In the 1980's he hosted several syndicated radio shows and specials including The Superstar Concert Series. In the 1990's, he was the host of the award winning weekly live call-in show, Rockline.^[1]

Rockline provided Steve with several very memorable opportunities, including:

Playing tambourine "live on-air" with the band Little Feat.
Giving the first "live on-air" radio interview to all five members of the reunited Eagles
Welcoming the return of Page and Plant "live on-air"

Currently, Steve Downes works as the host of the morning show on 97.1 WDRV "The Drive" in Chicago, Illinois. Additionally, he hosts his internationally syndicated show, The Classics, every Sunday night. The Classics spotlights various Rock n' Roll artists and their ideas and stories behind the music.^[1]

Steve also hosts the nationally syndicated radio feature "The Wine Experience" under the pseudonym, "Ken".

[edit] Voice acting

Steve Downes' has been in commercial voice ever since 1990. His first experience in voice acting for video games came in 1999 when he played the role of Gunnar in the video game Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator by Valkyrie Studios. Although a relatively minor role, his performance caught the attention of the voice acting director and composer of the game, Martin "Marty" O'Donnell. When Marty began working on the video game Halo: Combat Evolved at Bungie Studios, he invited Steve to voice the game's main character, the Master Chief. ^[2]^[3]

Voice acting performances by Steve Downes include:^[4]