Lorelei King is a talented actress hailing from the United States, who has made the United Kingdom her home since 1981. Renowned for her exceptional voice acting skills, she has carved out a prominent niche in narrating audiobooks and performing in productions for BBC Radio 4.
King's early life was marked by frequent relocations across Pennsylvania, Arkansas, and California. Initially contemplating a move to Paris or Yugoslavia—her family's ancestral homeland—she unexpectedly decided to settle in London during a brief stopover in 1981.
Over the years, King has built a diverse television portfolio that spans drama, comedy, and children's programming. She made her screen debut in the 1983 drama "Murrow," which chronicled the life of American journalist Edward R. Murrow. Since then, her credits have included notable roles in British television series like "Mile High," where she played HR manager Stella Lightfoot, and the ITV soap opera "Emmerdale" as showgirl Vonda Lockhart. Her film appearances include "Shining Through" (1992), "Notting Hill" (1999), and "The House of Mirth" (2000).
King's voice has graced numerous audiobooks—over 400 to date—and she has contributed to video games, including "Mass Effect: Andromeda" (2017) and the "Subnautica" series (2018, 2021). Notably, she voiced the spaceship's computer MUTHUR in "Alien: Covenant" (2017) and provided the voice for Samus Aran's Power Suit in "Metroid Prime Pinball" (2005). Her impressive body of work showcases her versatility and enduring presence in the entertainment industry.
