Who should voice the Enterprise computer?

Mirror Sulu · March 11 2013, 08:44 PM

Majel Barrett-Roddenberry last appeared as the iconic voice of the Enterprise in Star Trek XI.

Going forward, what would you like to see happen regarding the role? Do you think they should use a Barret-Roddenberry sound alike, perhaps a rotating list of voices, or a new permanent voice actor? If so, who?

I would choose George Takei, owing to both his great vocals and articulate delivery, and his connection to Trek (TOS specifically). Avery Brooks would also be a contender.

HaventGotALife · March 11 2013, 08:47 PM

I think like with DS9 and the Cardassian computer, they should have a female voice, make it uniform, and obscure.

Gaith · March 11 2013, 08:54 PM

Rooooooxxxxxxanne! (Dawson) ... ?

'Course, she already did a computer voice in "Dead Stop".

So, I guess we all know the actual correct answer:

Carrie Fisher.

C.E. Evans · March 11 2013, 08:56 PM

Fran Drescher

SalvorHardin · March 11 2013, 09:04 PM

James Earl Jones

Franklin · March 11 2013, 09:09 PM

Douglas Rain.

King Daniel Into Darkness · March 11 2013, 09:12 PM

Whoever did the other computer voice in the last film (in Kirk's pod on Delta Vega and elsewhere) was fine. I imagine in Trek's time, they can change computer voices as easily as we change ringtones today.

Kruezerman · March 11 2013, 09:35 PM

Porky Pig.

Lord Garth, FOI · March 11 2013, 09:57 PM

No offence but who cares really?
Douglas Rain FTW

Enterprise is Great · March 11 2013, 11:01 PM

Pee Wee Herman

Squiggy · March 11 2013, 11:43 PM

Mirror Sulu wrote:

Majel Barrett-Roddenberry last appeared as the iconic voice of the Enterprise in Star Trek XI.

Going forward, what would you like to see happen regarding the role? Do you think they should use a Barret-Roddenberry sound alike, perhaps a rotating list of voices, or a new permanent voice actor? If so, who?

I would choose George Takei, owing to both his great vocals and articulate delivery, and his connection to Trek (TOS specifically). Avery Brooks would also be a contender.

An existing connection to Trek means jack with it comes to VO and really would be cheesy as hell. We had our valentine with Enterprise's finale. It sucked.

Expand your horizons for people who have good voices. Probably feminine as that's what we've had for almost 50 years. A booming baratone coming from the speakers would be ridiculous.

"T-Minus 45 seconds until self-destruct. Ohhh myyy..."

It's absurd.

Christopher · March 12 2013, 12:02 AM

I've often tried to think of actresses who had similar voices to Majel Barrett's, but her tones were pretty distinctive. I think Stockard Channing has a fairly similar voice -- maybe Susan Sullivan, a bit less so. Wendie Malick? Katey Sagal?

Flake · March 12 2013, 12:06 AM

Ozzy Osbourne

Nero's Shadow · March 12 2013, 12:09 AM

Steven hawking !!!!

Squiggy · March 12 2013, 12:10 AM

Speaking of...we have gotten to a point where a computer generated voice could work. Look at Siri.

March 11 2013, 08:44 PM	#1
Mirror Sulu Lieutenant Junior Grade Location: N. Ireland	Who should voice the Enterprise computer? Majel Barrett-Roddenberry last appeared as the iconic voice of the Enterprise in Star Trek XI. Going forward, what would you like to see happen regarding the role? Do you think they should use a Barret-Roddenberry sound alike, perhaps a rotating list of voices, or a new permanent voice actor? If so, who? I would choose George Takei, owing to both his great vocals and articulate delivery, and his connection to Trek (TOS specifically). Avery Brooks would also be a contender.

March 11 2013, 08:47 PM	#2
HaventGotALife Captain	Re: Who should voice the Enterprise computer? I think like with DS9 and the Cardassian computer, they should have a female voice, make it uniform, and obscure.

March 11 2013, 08:54 PM	#3
Gaith Rear Admiral Location: Starfleet Command, The City that Knows How	Re: Who should voice the Enterprise computer? Rooooooxxxxxxanne! (Dawson) ... ? 'Course, she already did a computer voice in "Dead Stop". So, I guess we all know the actual correct answer: Carrie Fisher.

March 11 2013, 08:56 PM	#4
C.E. Evans Vice Admiral Location: Saint Louis (aka Defiance)	Re: Who should voice the Enterprise computer? Fran Drescher __________________ "Shout, shout, let it all out..."

March 11 2013, 09:04 PM	#5
SalvorHardin Rear Admiral Location: Star's End	Re: Who should voice the Enterprise computer? James Earl Jones __________________ www.youtube.com/user/SalvorSeldon

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March 11 2013, 09:09 PM	#6
Franklin Rear Admiral Location: In the bleachers	Re: Who should voice the Enterprise computer? Douglas Rain. __________________ Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. -- Mark Twain

March 11 2013, 09:12 PM	#7
King Daniel Into Darkness Admiral Location: Behind the aft nacelle	Re: Who should voice the Enterprise computer? Whoever did the other computer voice in the last film (in Kirk's pod on Delta Vega and elsewhere) was fine. I imagine in Trek's time, they can change computer voices as easily as we change ringtones today. __________________ Star Trek Imponderables, fun mashups of Trek's biggest continuity errors! Ep1, Ep2 and Ep3

March 11 2013, 09:35 PM	#8
Kruezerman Commander Location: South Texas	Re: Who should voice the Enterprise computer? Porky Pig. __________________ Of course I don't want to eat something called a spittle pod. Go away. -Montgomery Scott-

March 11 2013, 09:57 PM	#9
Lord Garth, FOI Lieutenant Commander	Re: Who should voice the Enterprise computer? No offence but who cares really? Douglas Rain FTW

March 11 2013, 11:01 PM	#10
Enterprise is Great Rear Admiral	Re: Who should voice the Enterprise computer? Pee Wee Herman __________________ JJverse Star Trek...is gonna rock again! On May 17, 2013!

March 12 2013, 12:02 AM	#12
Christopher Writer	Re: Who should voice the Enterprise computer? I've often tried to think of actresses who had similar voices to Majel Barrett's, but her tones were pretty distinctive. I think Stockard Channing has a fairly similar voice -- maybe Susan Sullivan, a bit less so. Wendie Malick? Katey Sagal? __________________ Christopher L. Bennett Homepage -- Updated 5/28/13 with discussion of Rise of the Federation Book 1. Written Worlds -- My blog

March 12 2013, 12:06 AM	#13
Flake Commodore Location: Manchester, UK	Re: Who should voice the Enterprise computer? Ozzy Osbourne

March 12 2013, 12:09 AM	#14
Nero's Shadow Captain Location: Into Darkness !!!	Re: Who should voice the Enterprise computer? Steven hawking !!!! __________________ That green blooded son of a bitch !!!!

March 12 2013, 12:10 AM	#15
Squiggy Shit Supreme Location: Not on your life, my Hindu friend.	Re: Who should voice the Enterprise computer? Speaking of...we have gotten to a point where a computer generated voice could work. Look at Siri. __________________ ENOUGH OF THIS TURGID BASH WANKERY!