Susan Bennett

Susan Bennett established herself as a prominent voice actress and singer, beginning with her foundational role as the voice of First National Bank of Atlanta’s ‘Tillie the All-Time Teller’ in 1974, one of the nation’s earliest automated teller machines. Prior to her extensive voiceover career, Bennett also served as a backup singer for acclaimed artists including Roy Orbison and Burt Bacharach. Her prolific career took a globally recognized turn when she was identified in October 2011 as the original female American voice of Apple’s Siri, introduced on the iPhone 4S. While Apple never officially confirmed her involvement, audio-forensics experts affirmed her as the voice, stemming from recordings made in July 2005 for interactive voice response company ScanSoft.

Bennett’s distinctive voice has also been a staple in countless local and national television advertisements for a distinguished roster of brands. Her commercial work includes extensive campaigns for automotive giant Ford, beverage icon Coca-Cola, toy leader Fisher-Price, fast-food behemoth McDonald’s, home improvement retailer The Home Depot, tire manufacturer Goodyear, financial services corporation Visa, department store Macy’s, snack brand Hot Pockets, luxury travel company Club Med, and youth entertainment channel Cartoon Network. This diverse portfolio underscores her adaptability and enduring appeal across various media platforms and target demographics. In 2021, Bennett expanded her repertoire into the gaming world, lending her voice to the character EMMA, an artificial intelligence application, in the Atlus video game ‘Persona 5 Strikers.’ Leveraging her unique position and deep experience cultivated over decades in the voiceover industry, she continues to engage in public speaking engagements, sharing valuable insights and expertise with audiences interested in the craft and business of vocal performance across various digital and traditional platforms.