Elwood Edwards, the voice behind AOL's iconic "You've Got Mail".

Elwood Edwards, the voice behind AOL's iconic phrases like 'You've got mail', shares his story. In 1989, his wife, a customer service rep, suggested him for the role after hearing Steve Case discuss adding a voice to AOL. Elwood recorded the phrases, which became immensely popular in the mid-90s, with his voice being heard over 35 million times a day. Despite being typecast, he also voiced a character on The Simpsons. Elwood finds his association with AOL gratifying and continues to be recognized for his contribution.

Who is the voice behind 'You've got mail'?

How did the voice of Elwood Edwards become associated with AOL?

What was the initial purpose of recording the phrases?

What was the reaction to the voice recordings in the mid-90s?

What other voice work did Elwood Edwards do apart from AOL?