Santa Rosa, California, United States
Recently received confirmation that my narrations have sold more than 100million copies over the past 40 years and continue to grow. Proof is in sales! In addition to his narrations and productions, Stephen is also a recipient of the coveted Emmy Award for his work in Public Television. He has produced or been narrator of six PBS series. His headquarter studios are located in Santa Rosa, California, where his complete digital audio facilities provide for a continuing catalogue of award-winning television, radio and audio productions. He recently won the National Silver Microphone award for his narration and production of the Civil War Documentary "Shiloh." Stephen is known internationally as a "master narrator" by his colleagues, with worldwide sales of his many productions. His most recent production/narration for Finley/Holiday Films “Where America Began” and the complete New Revised Standard Version audio Bible are now available. His most recent narration includes the new and well respected NET Bible (New English Translation) available in Audible and other downloads! Awards for his narrations include: The Emmy, New York Film Critics Award, The Thomas Jefferson Award from the Freedom’s Foundation of Valley Forge (Documentary- “The War to End all Wars”), The National Silver Microphone Award and the Army Commendation Medal (Commercial Radio Series). Founder and partner in Leysen/Johnston Advertising. Formed in 1971-1992 Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, B.A. Degree in Radio and Television. Four children (two grads from NHHS) President, The Stephen Company 1971 to present President, Leysen/Johnston Advertising 1971 to 1992 President, Paula’s Choice Cosmetics 1996 to 1999 President, Responsibility Productions, Inc 1995 to 2000 Elder – St. Mark Presbyterian Church
Voice Description I have won Emmy for my announcing on PBS. I have done almost every one of Ron Popiel's infomercials...short and long form. I have narrated more than 27 complete Bibles for every major publisher...Zondervan, Tyndale, Thomas Nelson, Hendrickson, DVD Inernational amongst others. Narration and announcing in warm deep tones...authoritative and exciting and fun. I have several character voices for cartoons etc. I have worked for major banks in on-site sales conferences and parties. On-camera commercials for my Bibles. I have appeared on QVC regularly. Narrated training for companies like Toyota, Nissan, Medcom, Major Restaurants, Educational publishers and much more. audio files via Email • upload the audio files via FTP • deliver the files by regular mail Pre-, Post- and Production Services • copywriting services • translation services • edited and finished voice tracks • I voice direction services • radio ad production services • music library add music to any project • special effects to any project Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects English (British), French, Middle Eastern, Santa Claus, various Old Man voices, character women's voices, I have pitch and time controls on my software to allow me to do many unique voices. Mac and PC based capability. Pro tools with complete editing ability and sound affects. Produce and edit commercials and shorts to full length productions including complete Books on tape. I have created scores of audio products on my own. I invented the DVD Bible in which all 72 hours of audio and complete Scripture can be contained on one DVD...plus a video tour of the Holy Land and other features. I am well versed in marketing my own products and helping others. I have owned my own successful Advertising Agency in Newport Beach for 20 years (1971-1993). I make presentations to my publishers on a regular basis and television appearances on QVC often.
Headed creative department. Handled million dollar budgets for major southern California companies in banking, real estate, publishers, direct marketing and strategic business management
I was a news announcer and took over a NCOIC of production at the AFN Headquarters. I also was manager of the AFN Club( restaurant bar for broadcasters). Won the Army Commendation Medal for commercial production for Army.