Frank Muller; audiobook narrator (one of the best)
Hyfler/Rosner
Last Wednesday, June 4, Frank Muller-superstar narrator,
stage actor, husband, father and friend-died at the age of
57. Many of you will recall that Frank was in a serious
motorcycle accident in November, 2001, and struggled
terribly with the resulting injuries for the past seven
years. He leaves behind his wife and two young children, his
expansive extended family, many friends, and a legion of
admiring audiobook fans.
This past weekend, over 150 people made the trip to
Durham, North Carolina, to attend a touching memorial
service. Relatives and friends celebrated a joyful life
tragically cut short in its prime.
All at Recorded Books are saddened by the news, but we are
eternally grateful for the contribution that Frank made in
building our company to what it is today. Frank was an easy
man to like-completely without pretense, a raconteur, a high
spirit and a good friend. That part is gone, but the
incredible talent of Frank Muller will never die as long as
133 of his recordings are still in our catalog. Those
recordings of authors as diverse as Pat Conroy,William
Shakespeare and Elmore Leonard are a proud testimony to the
craft of stylistic narration. Maybe one day a listener will
become a new Frank Muller fan, Google his name and be as
saddened as we are today that no new recordings will bear
his name.
To those of you that would like to reflect on Frank and
his life, we invite you to visit his website,
www.frankmullerhome.com.
All the best,
Claudia Howard
Studio Director
Frank Muller earned critical acclaim as a narrator of
audiobooks. Library Journal called him "the first true
superstar of spoken audio." His narration of Pat Conroy's
Beach Music won an Audie® Award and earned this praise from
AudioFile, "reader Frank Muller is outstanding, providing,
in a richly evocative voice, a sense of time and place that
matches the book perfectly." His performance of Jack
London's brawny, muscular classic The Call of the Wild also
gained the attention of listeners and reviewers alike,
placing him at the pinnacle of the audiobook industry.
Conroy and audiobook listeners across the country love
Muller's narrating style. "Muller's rendition of The Prince
of Tides," one listener wrote, "allowed me not only to hear
with my ears, but also to feel with my heart." Kliatt's
review of The Call of the Wild echoes that listener's
sentiment: "Actor Muller reads with expression and variety
that match the varying moods, feelings, and attitudes of all
the characters, dog included, and that lend plausibility to
almost unbelievable events."
It was his ability to bring great literature to life that
made him the natural choice to narrate The Old Man and the
Sea, A Christmas Carol, and other classics. Muller's
masterful interpretation enhanced the majesty of these texts
and his narrative voice delivered power and insight beyond
the printed word.
Frank narrated over 12 dozen titles for Recorded Books. In
addition to classics, look for his performances of works by
horror master Stephen King, gripping thrillers by John le
Carré, the mesmerizing vampire chronicles of Anne Rice, the
quirky suspenses of Elmore Leonard, and more.
On November 5th, 2001, Frank Muller was in a very serious
motorcycle accident near Los Angeles, California. John
Grisham and other authors held a benefit on his behalf in
New York on February 2nd, 2002. On June 4, 2008, Frank
succumbed to injuries suffered in the accident, leaving
behind a legacy of fine audiobook performances to be
cherished by listeners young and old.
cha...@gmail.com
Hyfler/Rosner
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This guy was an amazing voice talent. He will be missed.
Ed
http://www.frankmullerhome.com/booklist.html
Here's a list of the titles he narrated.
One of my favorite audiobooks, and I've heard a lot of them,
is his reading of Frank Conroy's Stop Time. Find it.
bway...@gmail.com
> This guy was an amazing voice talent. He will be missed.
>
> Ed
Back around 1990, I took a road trip through New England that included
a swing through New Bedford, Mass. Listening to Frank Muller narrate
"Moby Dick" made it an even better trip.
Thanks, Frank.
-Tim