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Elwood Edwards

Elwood Edwards, American voice actor (born 1949)

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When
Tuesday, November 5 20242 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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Elwood Edwards

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Elwood Edwards was an American voice actor best known for voicing the AOL service's iconic greeting "You've Got Mail." He became a cultural fixture of the 1990s internet era through his work with America Online.

Who they were

Elwood Edwards, American voice actor (born 1949)

Early lifeAI-assisted

Edwards was born in 1949 in the United States. He developed a career in voice acting and broadcasting before his breakthrough with AOL.

Path and careerAI-assisted

Edwards recorded the famous AOL notification sounds in 1989, including "You've Got Mail," "Welcome," and "Goodbye." His voice became synonymous with the early internet experience for millions of AOL users worldwide.

Beyond AOL, Edwards worked as a voice actor and announcer for various media projects and radio stations. He remained recognized for his contribution to internet history and popular culture.

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