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Michael James Bell
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LA actor, narrator, accent specialist. Activist for democracy, justice, and compassion with @electionscience.bsky.social. AKA Michael Ruvinsky, Espen Cooper @espencooper.bsky.social
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I'm honored to be chosen to narrate ENTERING THE HEALING GROUND, a book of prompts, exercises, and rituals for moving through grief and loss. By Francis Weller, published by North Atlantic Books. Coming in 2026.

@natlanticbooks.bsky.social
#Narrator #Audiobook #Nonfiction
October 30, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Heading to #AuthorNation next week in Las Vegas! I'm excited to meet up with old colleagues, connect with new ones, and talk audiobooks.

I'll have a table at the Industry Expo on Monday 11/3. If you're there, come say hi! 

#Narrator
October 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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DIFFUSION is now available on Audible! I'm having a blast narrating this science fiction series from Stan C. Smith. Two more still to come!

https://www.audible.com/pd/Diffusion-Book-1-Audiobook/B0FXHSP996?qid=1761524725

#Audiobook #Narrator #ScienceFiction
October 27, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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Audible series THE PROPHECY returns for Season 2 on Sept 25th! I do voices for various reporters, passengers, thugs, and merchants (including speaking Swiss French).

www.audible.com/pd/The-Prop...

#Actor #Voiceover #Accents
September 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Fuck you

#Wordle
August 30, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Should you vote for me for SAG-AFTRA Convention Delegate? I guess you could. But also, like, protect your health and set your boundaries, you know?

www.thecoalition2025.org/

#Union #SAGAFTRA #TheCoalition2025
August 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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SAVAGE is available! This is the first of four books in Stan C. Smith's DIFFUSION series that I'll be narrating.

www.audible.com/pd/Savage-A...

#Narrator #SciFi
August 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Honored to be taking part in a reading at the Geffen Playhouse this weekend. Arthur Miller's "Incident at Vichy" examines how difficult it can be to see fascism coming—and resist it.

As you might expect, I play the Nazi.

RSVP: uclahillel.org/dortortevents

#Actor
#Theater
Flyer: The Dortort Center for Creativity in the Arts at Hillel at UCLA, Patty Glaser and Paula Holt Present INCIDENT AT VICHY by Arthur Miller A Staged Play Reading Directed by Guillermo Cienfuegos Hosted by the Geffen Playhouse It Can Happen Again Sunday, July 20, 2025 2:00 – 4:00 PM Geffen Playhouse 10886 Le Conte Ave Los Angeles, CA 90024 Parking available in garage adjacent to the theater at 10892 Le Conte Ave. Admission is Free–Seating is Limited. RSVP: uclahillel.org/dortortevents
July 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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What a thrill to be narrating a book about the movies of my childhood! Profiling hundreds of films, REWINDING THE '80S by John Malahy celebrates '80s movies in a variety of contexts.

Also excited for my first book with @hachetteaudio.bsky.social!

#Narrator
#Audiobooks
#NonFiction
#80sMovies
"Rewinding the '80s" book cover
July 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Had a wonderful time in New York City last week attending many Tony-nominated Broadway shows. My favorites were the ones that made my cry (or laugh until I cried): OH MARY, OPERATION MINCEMEAT, and MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.

#Broadway
#OhMary
@mincemeatbway.bsky.social
#MaybeHappyEnding
Collage of Broadway show programs, tickets, and marquees
May 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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The right way to see the Statue of Liberty is from the water. Whenever I'm in New York City I love to take the Staten Island ferry—to have this view and be reminded of the good of this country.

It also reminds me of the opening theme of the 80s/90s sitcom Perfect Strangers.
May 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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I'm delighted to collaborate with well-loved science fiction author Stan C. Smith! I'll be narrating SAVAGE, the first book (chronologically) in his DIFFUSION series. Stay tuned!

#StanCSmith
#ScienceFiction
#Narrator
#Audiobook
Book cover image from SAVAGE
May 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Honored to be part of another Kevin Hart project! Audible Original series KINGSLAND is now available. I play Mark Hill and assorted other voices.

www.audible.com/kingsland

@kevin-hart.bsky.social
#Actor
#Audiobook
#AudioSeries
May 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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I'll be on a panel of voting reform experts tomorrow night. Stop by! Presented by Forward Party California.

Wednesday, May 7
7PM - 8:30PM PST

us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

@electionscience.bsky.social
@equalvote.bsky.social
@starvoting.bsky.social
#DemocracyReform
#ApprovalVoting
May 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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This motherfucker Bronson Pinchot is really good on #TheResidence. I'm just saying, they made an acceptable casting decision here.
April 2, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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I'm honored and delighted to be narrating my first young adult title. NIGHT SWIMMING is a poignant novel about thoughtful, compassionate teens at a magical moment of transition. By @aaronstarmer.bsky.social, produced by Curated Audio, narrated by yours truly.

#Audiobook #Narrator #YoungAdult
Night Swimming book cover
February 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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A couple frames from my scene in the new thriller BLACK DIAMOND, released last month. "You have such an *interesting* face," the DP told me. I'll take it.

#Actor #Film #Interesting
frames of MJB in Black Diamond
February 19, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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Looking forward to recording more audiobooks as my romance alter ego, Espen Cooper! I'll be narrating the male POVs in two new cozy romances set in Iceland.

@espencooper.bsky.social
#Narrator
#Audiobooks
#Romance
February 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Having fun this week recording a new audiobook for Podium Entertainment! "The Nøkk and the Jock" is a monster-human bi-awakening M/M grumpy-sunshine romance by Leslie McAdam. It's my first time narrating with a Norwegian accent.

#Narrator
#Audiobooks
#Romance
@espencooper.bsky.social
Book cover image
January 15, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Very excited for the release of "Black Diamond"! I have a nice supporting role as a Danish sycophant. You can see me briefly in the trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=U7VP...

Release date: January 10th (theaters and streaming).

#Actor #Film #BlackDiamond
Black Diamond poster
December 12, 2024 at 6:29 PM
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Grief, longing, and redemption. Can Heff and Garland's longing for each other overcome their fear? A slow-burn cowboy romance. Written by CJ Bishop, narrated by me (as Espen Cooper).

www.audible.com/pd/Saddle-Up...

#Narrator
#Romance
#EspenCooper
November 10, 2024 at 4:56 PM
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Artificial Intelligence is a big topic these days—for its potential to help us, and to harm us. Earlier this year I narrated this audiobook on the ethical use of AI.

www.audible.com/pd/ETHIC-Aud...

#Narrator
#Audiobooks
#NonFiction
#ArtificialIntelligence
November 8, 2024 at 7:44 PM
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In the waning days of World War I, William K. Dean was murdered in the quiet town of Jaffrey, New Hampshire. For the next hundred years, the townspeople struggled with the mystery of who killed him. Produced by Tantor Audio, narrated by yours truly.

tantor.com/deep-water-k...

#Narrator
#Audiobooks
Deep Water audiobook cover
November 7, 2024 at 11:43 PM
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It's not the people. It's the system. Let's fix it.

electionscience.org/giving

#TheCenterForElectionScience
#DemocracyReform
#ApprovalVoting
The Center for Election Science logo, on black
November 6, 2024 at 2:29 PM
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Heading to the #AuthorNation writers conference in Las Vegas next month—with new party favors. Don't you want one?? If you're there, come say hi!

#Narrator #Audiobooks
MJB branded coasters
October 17, 2024 at 6:55 PM