Sarah Hamilton (voice actor)
Sarah Hamilton is an American actor. She is the voice of April Ryan in the videogame The Longest Journey, and its sequel, Dreamfall.[1]
Hamilton was cast as the English voice of April Ryan, protagonist of The Longest Journey, a PC adventure game by Ragnar Tornquist. The dialogue was recorded in studio over ten consecutive days.[2] In 2002, Hamilton was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), and in 2004, salivary gland cancer.[3] In 2013 it was confirmed that Hamilton would work on the sequel to The Longest Journey and Dreamfall, Dreamfall Chapters.[4][3][5] In 2014, she was injured, underwent surgery and experienced a relapse in MS symptoms, and sought assistance with her medical bills.[6][7][8]
Hamilton attended the Tisch School of the Arts of New York University.[citation needed] She has served on the Board of Statement Arts, a New York non-profit organization.[9]
References[]
- ^ Walker, John (May 24, 2010). "Speaking Out: On Voice Direction". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ Randy Sluganski. "Interview with Ragnar Tørnquist". JustAdventure.com. Archived from the original on July 21, 2001. Archived July 21, 2001.
- ^ Jump up to: a b emilygera (April 25, 2013). "The Longest Journey of Ragnar Tornquist". Polygon. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ Red Thread Games (February 13, 2013). "Update #5: The voice of April Ryan returns!". Kickstarter. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
- ^ Carter, Grey (February 14, 2013). "April Ryan's Voice Actress to Return in Dreamfall Chapters". The Escapist. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ emilygera (May 4, 2014). "The Longest Journey voice actor is seeking help with MS medical bills". Polygon. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ Prell, S. (May 4, 2014). "Longest Journey voice actor seeking help for medical bills". Engadget. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ Matulef, Jeffrey (May 6, 2014). "The Longest Journey lead actress needs money for medical expenses". Eurogamer. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ Statement Arts.
External links[]
- Sarah Hamilton at IMDb
- Blog Archive of Statement Arts' "World Art Project"
- Just Adventure Review of The Longest Journey, including the importance and quality of Sarah Hamilton's performance as protagonist April Ryan
- Living people
- Tisch School of the Arts alumni
- American voice actresses
- The Longest Journey