The 2010s were all about breaking boundaries—whether it was in TV, culture, or how we heard voices. This was the decade that brought us more streaming, more podcasts, and a whole new way of connecting with media. Voices went from being just characters on screen to full-on cultural icons. From the dry humor of BoJack Horseman to the powerhouse performances of shows like Stranger Things, the 2010s saw a blend of storytelling, tone, and digital voices that felt more complex and diverse than ever before.
At Voices.Directory, we’re diving into the voices that helped shape this digital era. These weren’t just actors speaking lines—they were personalities, brands, and characters we could relate to in ways that felt personal. Think Hannah Montana’s double life, Rick Sanchez's chaotic genius, or the ultra-realness of Euphoria’s raw moments. The voices of the 2010s weren’t afraid to be messy, unfiltered, and totally in your face.
But we’re not just here for the throwback. We’re looking ahead. With AI, TTS, and ElevenLabs on the rise, we’re exploring how the unique styles and emotional depth of 2010s voices can inspire the next evolution of voice tech. How do we take the digital, authentic energy of this era and turn it into something fresh, natural, and fully human in the AI space?
If you’re vibing with the way voices have evolved over the past decade—and you want to explore how those changes can lead to even more next-gen voice tech—this is the spot. Let’s break down the voices of the 2010s and see how they’re paving the way for the future of voice design.
1. Walter White – Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) | 2. Tyrion Lannister – Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) | 3. Don Draper – Jon Hamm (Mad Men) | 4. Michael Scott – Steve Carell (The Office) | 5. Tony Soprano – James Gandolfini (The Sopranos) | 6. Sheldon Cooper – Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory) | 7. Arya Stark – Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones) | 8. Rick Grimes – Andrew Lincoln (The Walking Dead) | 9. Eleven – Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things) | 10. Leslie Knope – Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) | 11. Jesse Pinkman – Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) | 12. Daenerys Targaryen – Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) | 13. Ted Lasso – Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso) | 14. Frank Underwood – Kevin Spacey (House of Cards) | 15. Carrie Mathison – Claire Danes (Homeland) | 16. Dexter Morgan – Michael C. Hall (Dexter) | 17. Olivia Pope – Kerry Washington (Scandal) | 18. BoJack Horseman – Will Arnett (BoJack Horseman) | 19. Jon Snow – Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) | 20. Hannah Horvath – Lena Dunham (Girls) | 21. Raymond Reddington – James Spader (The Blacklist) | 22. Saul Goodman – Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul) | 23. Jack Bauer – Kiefer Sutherland (24) | 24. Meredith Grey – Ellen Pompeo (Grey’s Anatomy) | 25. Mando/Din Djarin – Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian) | 26. Red Forman – Kurtwood Smith (That '70s Show) | 27. Sookie Stackhouse – Anna Paquin (True Blood) | 28. Emily Cooper – Lily Collins (Emily in Paris) | 29. Barney Stinson – Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother) | 30. Phil Dunphy – Ty Burrell (Modern Family) | 31. Omar Little – Michael K. Williams (The Wire) | 32. David Rose – Dan Levy (Schitt’s Creek) | 33. Kim Wexler – Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul) | 34. Rue Bennett – Zendaya (Euphoria) | 35. Daryl Dixon – Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead) | 36. Veronica Mars – Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars) | 37. June Osborne – Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale) | 38. Eric Cartman – Trey Parker (South Park) | 39. Jim Halpert – John Krasinski (The Office) | 40. Jessica Jones – Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones) | 41. Lucious Lyon – Terrence Howard (Empire) | 42. Ragnar Lothbrok – Travis Fimmel (Vikings) | 43. Kara Danvers – Melissa Benoist (Supergirl) | 44. Ted Mosby – Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother) | 45. Harvey Specter – Gabriel Macht (Suits) | 46. Piper Chapman – Taylor Schilling (Orange Is the New Black) | 47. Lorelai Gilmore – Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls) | 48. John Dutton – Kevin Costner (Yellowstone) | 49. Nick Miller – Jake Johnson (New Girl) | 50. Marty Byrde – Jason Bateman (Ozark) | 51. Eric Taylor – Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights) | 52. Charlie Harper – Charlie Sheen (Two and a Half Men) | 53. Joe Goldberg – Penn Badgley (You) | 54. Dr. Gregory House – Hugh Laurie (House, M.D.) | 55. Elliot Alderson – Rami Malek (Mr. Robot) | 56. Brennan and Booth – Emily Deschanel & David Boreanaz (Bones) | 57. Kenny Powers – Danny McBride (Eastbound & Down) | 58. Maggie Pierce – Kelly McCreary (Grey’s Anatomy) | 59. Jessica Pearson – Gina Torres (Suits) | 60. Michael Bluth – Jason Bateman (Arrested Development) | 61. Geralt of Rivia – Henry Cavill (The Witcher) | 62. Glenn Rhee – Steven Yeun (The Walking Dead) | 63. Margo Hanson – Summer Bishil (The Magicians) | 64. Jonah Simms – Ben Feldman (Superstore) | 65. Bobby Axelrod – Damian Lewis (Billions) | 66. Jax Teller – Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy) | 67. Kate Pearson – Chrissy Metz (This Is Us) | 68. Rick Sanchez – Justin Roiland (Rick and Morty) | 69. Lucifer Morningstar – Tom Ellis (Lucifer) | 70. Tom Wambsgans – Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) | 71. Midge Maisel – Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) | 72. Joe Exotic – Joe Exotic (Tiger King) | 73. Gerard Way – Gerard Way (The Umbrella Academy) | 74. Fleabag – Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag) | 75. Holden Ford – Jonathan Groff (Mindhunter) | 76. Kendall Roy – Jeremy Strong (Succession) | 77. Stewie Griffin – Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy) | 78. Sydney Bristow – Jennifer Garner (Alias) | 79. Dean Winchester – Jensen Ackles (Supernatural) | 80. Barry Berkman – Bill Hader (Barry) | 81. Rust Cohle – Matthew McConaughey (True Detective) | 82. Rebecca Welton – Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) | 83. Maeve Wiley – Emma Mackey (Sex Education) | 84. Archie Andrews – KJ Apa (Riverdale) | 85. Nate Jacobs – Jacob Elordi (Euphoria) | 86. Villanelle – Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) | 87. Stan Smith – Seth MacFarlane (American Dad) | 88. Claire Fraser – Caitriona Balfe (Outlander) | 89. Jackie Peyton – Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie) | 90. Blair Waldorf – Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl) | 91. Frank Gallagher – William H. Macy (Shameless) | 92. Ned Stark – Sean Bean (Game of Thrones) | 93. Buffy Summers – Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) | 94. Patrick Brewer – Noah Reid (Schitt’s Creek) | 95. Lucille Bluth – Jessica Walter (Arrested Development) | 96. Leslie Shay – Lauren German (Chicago Fire) | 97. Max Mayfield – Sadie Sink (Stranger Things) | 98. Boyd Crowder – Walton Goggins (Justified) | 99. Clarke Griffin – Eliza Taylor (The 100*) | 100. Dr. Cristina Yang – Sandra Oh (Grey's Anatomy)