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Which actor narrated the 2005 documentary 'March of the Penguins,' a role that became forever linked with his voice?
Answer
Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman provided the English-language narration for 'March of the Penguins' (2005), and the film's massive success cemented his voice as the gold standard for documentary narration.
💡 Did you know?
Morgan Freeman narrated March of the Penguins (2005) for so little money that he earned less than extras, yet the film's success made his voice synonymous with documentary prestige.
Other options people guess
- James Earl Jones
- Liam Neeson
- Samuel L. Jackson
Topics
- movies
- documentary
- morgan-freeman
- 2000s
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